Vorbemerkungen

Für all die Flugsimulatorbegeisterten unter euch, oder einfach nur die Interessierten, habe ich hier eine Liste von Phrasen zusammengetragen, die im Flugbetrieb benutzt werden. Die Originalliste stammt nicht von mir. Ich habe diese nur in weiten Teilen inhaltlich übernommen und in unser Design gepreßt.

Da die Original-Seite in englisch verfaßt ist, und durch eine Übersetzung IMO einfach zu viel verlorengeht, belasse ich den Text im Großen und Ganzen in der Originalfassung. Wo ich es für erforderlich halte, gebe ich aber einen kurzen Kommentar ab, der dann auch farblich gekennzeichnet ist.

U N C L A S S I F I E D

"OPERATIONAL BREVITY WORDS AND TERMINOLOGY"

The following are two lists of operational brevity words and terms to provide common understanding and minimize radio transmissions while executing tactics described in this manual. This common understanding, however, is dependent on the following rules of engagement:

Allied nations may have different meanings for some of the terms/words listed here (reference ACP 165). They are indicated by an asterisk (*) behind the term/word.

 

A

AAA (Tripple A)
Anti Air Artillery
(schönes Feuerwerk, nur für dich!)
ABORT
Directive to cease action/attack/event/mission.
ACTION
Directive to initiate a briefed attack sequence or maneuver.
ALPHA CHECK
Request for bearing and range to described point.
AMRAAM
Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile
ANCHOR
Orbit about a specific point; ground track flown by tanker. Information call indicates a turning engagement about a specific location.
ANGELS
Height of aircraft in thousands of feet. (angels 5 = 5.000 Fuß)
APEX/ALAMO
Training term used to denote simulated launch of enemy, all-aspect radar missile.
(Apex AA-7: Nato-Name für R23, ist eine semi-aktive radargesteuerte Annäherungszünder Air2Air-Rakete mit großem Sprengkopf;
Alamo AA-10: Nato-Name für R27, ist eine aktive Air2Air-Rakete, die es mittlerweile in verschiedenen Ausführungen gibt: IR, RADAR usw., meines Wissens nach Aufschlagszünder;
beide Raketen sind für mittlere Entfernungen ausgelegt)
APHID/ARCHER
Training term used to denote simulated launch of enemy heat seeking missiles.
(Aphid AA-8: Nato-Name für R60, ist eine aktive, IR-gelenkte, short-range Air2Air-Rakete, entspricht in etwa einer Sidewinder;
Archer AA-11: Nato-Name für R73, ist eine aktive, IR-gelenkte, short-to-medium range Air2Air Rakete, ist der Aphid und der Sidewinder weit überlegen)
ARM/ARMED (Safe/Hot)
Select armament (safe/hot), or armament is safe/hot.
AS FRAGGED
Fighter, FAC, mission package, or agency will be performing exactly as stated by the air tasking order.
ASPECT
Request/comment regarding target aspect information.
ATTACK/ATTACKING()
Indicates air-to-surface attack on a specific ground target.
AUTHENTICATE()
To request or provide a response for a coded challenge.
AUTONOMOUS
Aircrew is operating without benefit of GCI/AWACS control.
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B

BANDIT(Radar/Heat/Striker)
Known enemy aircraft and type ordnance capability, if known.
BASE (Number)
Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitudes, fuels, etc.
BEAM/BEAMER (Direction)
Aircraft maneuvering stabilized within 700 to 1100 aspect; generally given with cardinal directions: east, west, north, south.
BELLYCHECK
A momentary unloaded bank to check the blind side of a turning aircraft.
()BENT
Identified system inoperative.
BINGO
Prebriefed fuel state which is needed for recovery using prebriefed parameters.
BLIND
No visual contact with friendly aircraft; opposite of term "VISUAL."
BLOWTHROUGH
Directive/informational call that indicates aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge and not turn with target/targets.
BOGEY
A radar/visual contact whose identity is unknown.
BOGEY DOPE/DOPE
Request for target information as briefed/available.
BONE
Term used to indicate the formation will remain in a Racetrack-type holding pattern (with all wingmen's tums into lead); exit formation must be specified by lead.
BOX
Groups/contacts/formations in a square or offset square.
BRACKET
Indicates geometry where aircraft will maneuver to a position on opposing sides either laterally or vertically from the target.
(Bsp: BRACKET LEFT heißt, daß der Wingman ausscheren soll, um dem Gegner von links in die Seite zu fallen; gut erklärt in EF2000-Manual)
BREAK (Up/Down/Right/Left)
Directive to perform an immediate maximum performance turn in the indicated direction. Assumes a defensive situation.
BREVITY
Term used to denote radio frequency is becoming saturated/degraded and briefer transmissions must follow.
BROADCAST
Request/directive to switch to Broadcast Control.
BROKE LOCK
Loss of radar/IR lock-on (advisory).
BUDDY SPIKE (Position/Azimuth/Altitude)
Receiving friendly AIRWR.
BUGOUT (Direction)
Separation from that particular engagement/attack; no intent to reengage.
BULLSEYE
An established reference point from which the position of an aircraft can be determined.
BUMP/BUMP-UP
A fly-up to acquire line of sight to the target or laser designation.
BUNT
A pushover maneuver.
BURNER
Directive to select/deselect afterburner.
BUZZER
Electronic communications jamming.
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C

CAP/CAP(Location)
An orbit at a specified location. Establish a combat air patrol at (location).
CHAFF
Call indicating chaff has been detected or to deploy chaff.(Düppel)
CHAMPAGNE
An attack of three distinct groups with two in front and one behind. The leading two groups are attempting to bracket with the trailing third group flying up the middle.
CHATTERMARK
Begin using briefed radio procedures to counter comm jamming.
CHECK ( )
A directive statement made to momentarily monitor (specified items/systems). No response is required if status is normal.
CHECK ( Left/ Right)
Turn ( ) degrees left/right and maintain new heading.
CHICKS
Friendly fighter aircraft.
CHRISTMAS TREE
Directive to briefly turn on exterior lights to enable visual acquisition.
CIRCLE (RIGHT/LEFT)
Flight-lead-directed defensive maneuver in which the flight establishes a circular holding pattern for mutual support.
CLEAN
No radar contacts; used to confirm a good battle damage check (i.e., no air-to-surface ordnance remaining on the wingman's aircraft).
CLEARED
Requested action is authorized (no engaged/support roles are assumed).
CLEARED DRY
Ordnance release not authorized.
CLEARED HOT
Ordnance release is authorized.
CLOSING
Bandit/bogey/target is getting closer in range.
COLD
In context; attack geometry will result in a pass or roll out behind the target; or, on a leg of the CAP pointed away from the anticipated threats. Air-to-surface, dry or no-ordnance attack.
COMEBACK (Left/Right)
Directive to reverse course.
COMEOFF (Left/Right/High/Low/Dry)
A directive to maneuver as indicated to either regain mutual support or to deconflict flight paths for an exchange of engaged and supporting roles. Implies both "visual" and "tally."
COMMITTED/COMMIT
Fighter intent to engage/intercept; weapons director (WD) continues to provide information.
CONTACT
Radar/IR contact at the stated position; should be in bearing, range, altitude (BRA), Bullseye, or geographic position format.
CONTINUE
Continue present maneuver; does not imply clearance to engage or expend ordnance.
COVER
Directive to assume briefed support position and responsibilities.
CRANK (Direction)
F-Pole maneuver; implies illuminating target at radar gimbal limits.
CROSS TURN/CROSS
A 1800 heading reversal by a flight where aircraft turn into each other.
CUTOFF
Request for, or directive to, intercept using cutoff geometry.
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D

DEADEYE
Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser is inoperative.
DEFENSIVE (Spike/Missle/SAM/Mud/AAA)
Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to the stated condition. If no condition stated maneuvering is with respect to A/A threat.
DEPLOY
Directive for the flight to maneuver to briefed positioning.
DIVERT
Proceed to alternate mission/base.
DOLLY
Data link equipment
DRAG/DRAGGING (Direction)
Bogey/Bandit maneuvering to 60 deg or less aspect.
(Verfahren zur Aufspaltung oder Ablenkung der gegnerischen Kräfte; Wingman bietet sich paraktisch als leichtes Opfer an, um einen oder mehrere Gegner an sich zubinden)
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E

ECHELON (Cardinaldirection)
Groups/contacts/formation with wingman displaced approximately 45 deg behind leader's wing line.
ELEMENT
Formation of two aircraft.
ENGAGED
Maneuvering with the intent of achieving a kill. If no additional information is provided (bearing, range, etc.), ENGAGED implies visual/radar acquisition of target
ESTIMATE
Using information available to provide data required, implies degradation.
EXTEND (Direction)
Directive to gain energy and distance with the possible intent of reengaging.
EYEBALL
Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.
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F

FADED
Previous radar contact is lost
FAST
Target speed is estimated to be 600 knots ground mach 1 or greater.
FEET WET/DRY
Flying over water/land.
FENCE
Boundary separating hostile and friendly area.
(beim Überfliegen dieser Linie kommt der Funkspruch "Fence in/out")
FENCE CHECK
Set cockpit switches as appropriate.
FLANK/FLANKING
Target with a stable aspect of 120 deg. to 150 deg.
FLARES
Flares have been detected or directive to deploy flares.
(IR-Täuschkörper, "Fackeln"(?))
FLASH (MODE)
Temporary activation of IFF transponder on desired mode/code.
FLOAT
Directive/informative to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response.
FOLLOW DOLLY
Follow data-link commands.
FOX
Air-to-air weapons employment.
FOX ONE
Simulated/actual launch of radar-guided missile.
FOX TWO
Simulated/actual launch of infrared-guided missile.
FOX THREE
Simulated/actual launch of AMRAAM/Phoenix missile.
FOX FOUR
Bomber gunner has simulated firing on a target.
FOX MIKE
VHF/FM radio.
FURBALL
A turning fight involving multiple aircraft.
(bei uns auch manchmal: "Die Wolke", "Laßt uns VOLTRON bilden")
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G

GADGET
Fire control radar.
GIMBAL (Direction)
Radar target is approaching azimuth or elevation limits.
GO ACTIVE
Go to briefed Have Quick net.
GO SECURE
Activate secure voice communications.
GORILLA
Large force of indeterminable numbers and formation.
("Die Wolke", "Die Russen kommen"
GREEN (Direction)
Direction determined to be clearest of enemy air-to-air activity.
GROUP
Radar target(s) within approximately 3 NM of each other.
GUN (Direction)
Visual acquisition of gunfire, AAA site, or AAA fire.
GUNS
An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot.
(auch: GUNS, GUNS, GUNS)
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H

HARD (Direction)
High-G, energy sustaining turn.
HEAD
Target with an aspect of 160 deg. to 180 deg.
HEADS DOWN
Call to infom aircrew that leader/wingman is head-down in the cockpit and wingman/leader is responsible for clearing.
HEADS UP (Direction/Altitude)
Enemy/bogey got through; no kill.
HIGH
Target above 30,000 feet MSL.c
HIT
Radar return in search (A/A). Weapons impact within lethal distance (air-to-ground [A/G]).
HOLD DOWN
Directive to key transmitter for DF steer.
HOLDING HANDS
Aircraft in visual formation.
HOME PLATE
Home airfield.
HOOK (Left/Right)
Directive to perform an in-place 180 deg. turn.
HOT
In context; attack geometry will result in rollout in front of the target; or on a leg of the CAP pointing toward the anticipated threats (A/A). Ordnance employment authorized, expected, or completed (A/G).
HOTEL FOX
HF radio.
HOUND DOG
Informative call from support fighter to engaged fighter within visual arena that a shot opportunity exists. Implies tally/visual.
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I

ID
Directive to intercept and identify the target; also aircrew ID accomplished, followed by type aircraft.
IN PLACE (Left, Right)
Perform indicated maneuver simultaneously.
IR
Infra-Red (elektromagnetische Wellen mit längerer Wellenlänge (weniger Energie) als sichtbares Licht; z.B. Wärmestrahlung)
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J

JINK
Unpredictable maneuvers to negate a gun tracking solution.
JOKER
Fuel state above Bingo at which separation/bugout/event termination should begin.
JUDY
Aircrew has radar/visual contact on the correct target, has taken control of the intercept and only requires situation awareness information; weapons director (WD) will minimize radio transmissions.
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K

KILL
Directive to commit on target with clearance to fire; in training, a fighter call to indicate kill criteria have been fulfilled.
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L

LADDER
Three or more groups/contacts/formations in trail.
LINE ABREAST
Two groups/contacts/formations/aircraft side-by-side.
LOCKED (BRA/Direction)
Final radar lock-on; sort is not assumed
LOW
Target altitude below 10,000 feet AGL
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M

MAGNUM
launch of AGM-88 HARM. (HARM: High speed Anti Radar Missile)
MARKING
leaving contrails or otherwise marking aircraft position.
MEDIUM
Target altitude between 10,000 feet AGL and 30,000 feet MSL.
MERGE(D)
Informative that friendlies and targets have arrived in the same visual arena.Call indicating radar returns have come together.
MICKEY
Have Quick time-of-day (TOD) signal.
MIDNIGHT
Informative call advising that command and control functions (GCI/AWACS) are no longer available.
MEL
Directive to select military power.
MUD (Direction-Type)
Indicates unknown RWR ground threat displayed; followed normally by clock position.
MUSIC
Electronic radar jamming. On AI radar, electronic deceptive jamming.
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N

NAKED
No RWR indications. Opposite of term "spike".
NO JOY
Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit; opposite of term "TALLY."
NOTCH (Direction)
All-aspect missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile near the beam.
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O

OFF (Direction)
Informative call indicating attack is terminated and maneuvering to the indicated direction.
OFFSET (Direction)
Informative call indicating maneuver in a specified direction with reference to the target.
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P

PACKAGE
Geographically isolated collection of groups/contacts/formations.
PADLOCKED
Informative call indicating aircrew cannot take eyes off an aircraft/ground target without risk of losing tally/visual.
PAINT
Friendly AAI/APX interrogation retum.
PARROT
IFF transponder.
PICTURE
Situation briefing which includes real-time information pertinent to a specific mission.
PIGEONS (Location)
Magnetic bearing and range to a specified point.
PITCH/PITCHBACK (Left/Right)
Directive call for fighter/flight to execute a nose-high heading reversal.
PLAYTIME
Amount of time aircraft can remain on station.
POINT
Directive for an element to turn towards each other either as a defensive response or to reestablish a mutually supportive formation.
POP
Starting climb for air-to-surface attack.
POPEYE
Flying in clouds or area of reduced visibility.
POSIT
Request for position; response normally in terms of a geographic landmark, or off a common reference point.
POST ATTACK (Direction)
WD transmission to indicate desired direction after completion of intercept/engagement.
POST HOLE
Rapid descending spiral.
POWER
Reminder to set the throttles appropriately considering the IR threat and desired energy state.
PRESS
Directive to continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained. Supportive role will be assumed.
PUMP
A briefed maneuver to stop closure on the threat or geographical boundry while maintaining situation awareness.
PURE
Call indicating pure pursuit is being used or directive call to go pure pursuit.
PUSH (Channel)
Go to designated frequency.
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R

RAYGUN (Position/Azimuth/Altitude)
Radar lock-on to unknown aircraft. Request Buddy Spike/Naked reply.
RANCH HOUSE (Altitude)
Directive or informative indicating subject fighters will return to CAP.
REFERENCE (Direction)
Directive to assume stated heading.
REJOIN
Befehl/Absicht in die Formation zurückzukehren
RIFLE
AGM-65 launch. (Maverick)
ROGER
Indicates aircrew understands the radio transmission; does not indicate compliance or reaction.
RUMBA
Ownship maneuvering and ranging (OMAR), F-15 angle on ranging (AOR), F-16.
RUN/RUNNING (Direction)
Directive/Informative
Perform a defensive maneuver to place the threat radar/missile on the tail.
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S

SAM (Direction)
Visual acquisition of a SAM or SAM launch. Should include position.
SANDWICHED
A situation where an aircraft/element finds themselves between opposing aircraft/elements.
SAUNTER
Fly at best endurance.
SEPARATE
Leaving a specific engagement; may or may not reenter.
SHACKLE
One weave; a single crossing of flight paths; maneuver to adjust/regain formation parameters.
SHADOW
Follow indicated target.
SHIFT
Directive to illuminate second target with laser designator.
SHOOTER
Aircraft designated to employ ordnance.
SHOTGUN
Launch of antiradiation (SHRIKE) missile by Wild Weasel.
SICK
Described equipment is degraded.
SIGNAL CHARLIE
Landing area is clear; commence approach. (NAVY air operations in control of airborne jets)
SIGNAL DELTA
Landing area is foul (not clear); commence standard holding pattern. (NAVY air operations in control of airborne jets)
SIGNAL BUSTER
Use maximum speed (burner for those so equipped). (NAVY air operations in control of airborne jets)
SILENT
"GO SILENT" directive to initiate briefed EMCON procedures.
(Reduzierung der Emission von EM und IR und des Radarprofils: kein Funk, wenig Schub, Tiefflug)
SKIP IT
Veto of fighter commit call; usually followed with further directions.
SLICE/SLICEBACK (Left/Right)
Directive to perform a high-G descending turn in the stated direction; usually 180 deg. turn.
SLOW
Target with ground speed of less than 300 kts.
SNAP SHOT
High-angle/high-LOS gun shot.
SNAP ( )
An immediate vector (bearing and range) to the group described.
SORTED
Criteria have been met which ensure individual flight members have separate contacts; criteria can be met visually, electronically (radar) or both.
SPARKLE
Target marking by a gunship or FAC using incendiary rounds.
SPIKE
RWR indication of AT threat is displayed. Add clock position, and type threat (radar/heat) if able.
(ein Radar hat einen "Angepingt"; SPIKE MUD heißt Bodenradar)
SPITTER (Direction)
An aircraft that has departed from the engagement.
SPLASH*
Target destroyed (air-to-air); weapons impact (air-to-ground).
SPLIT
Request to engage a threat; visual may not be maintained, requires flight lead acknowledgement (air-to-air). Also, directive to begin briefed maneuver/attack.
SPOOFING
Informative that voice deception is being employed.
SPOT
Informative that laser target designation is being received.
SQUAWK ( )
Operate IFF as indicated or IFF is operating as indicated.
STACK
Two or more groups/contacts/formations with a high/low altitude separation in relation to each other.
STATUS
Request for an individual's tactical situation; response is normally "offensive," "defensive," or "neutral." May be suffixed by position and heading.
STERN
Request for, or directive to, intercept using stern geometry.
STINGER
Formation of two or more aircraft with a single in trail.
STRANGER
Unidentified traffic that is not a participant in the mission.
STRANGLE ( )
Turn off equipment indicated.
STROBE
AI radar indications of noise radar jamming.
SUNRISE
Informative call that command and control functions are available from GCI/AWACS (opposite of MIDNIGHT).
SUPPORTING
The act of assisting the engaged fighter in killing the bandit while maintaining overall battle situation awareness.
SWITCH/SWITCHED
Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.
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T

TALLY
Sighting of a target/bandit; opposite of "NO JOY".
TARGET()
Specification of sort responsibility.
THREAT (Direction)
(GCI/AWACS) Informative that an untargeted bandit/bogey is within 10 NM of a friendly.
TIED
Positive radar contact with element/aircraft.
TRACK
A series of related contacts indicating direction of travel.
TRACKING
Stabilized gun solution.
TRAIL
Tactical formation of two or more aircraft following one another.
TRAILER
The last aircraft in a formation.
TRASHED
Informative call; missile in flight has been defeated.
TUMBLEWEED
Indicates limited situation awareness; no tally, no visual; a request for information.
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U

UNIFORM
UHF/AM radio.
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V

VIC
Three groups/contacts/formations with the single closest in range and an element in trail.
VICTOR
VHF/AM radio.
VISUAL
Sighting of a friendly aircraft; opposite of "BLIND."
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W

WALL
Three or more groups/contacts/formations line abreast/side-side.
WEAVE
Continuous crossing of flight paths.
WEDGE
Tactical formation of two or more aircraft with the single in front and the other aircraft laterally displaced on either side behind the leader's wing line.
WEEDS
Indicates that aircraft are operating close to the surface.
() WELL
Described equipment is functioning properly.
WHAT LUCK
Request for results of mission/tasks.
WHAT STATE
Request for armament/fuel status; reported as follows:
Gun = bullets remaining.
() Radar radar missiles remaining.
() Heat = heat missiles remaining.
() Fuel = pounds of fuel or time remaining.
WILCO
Will comply with received instructions.
WINCHESTER
No ordnance remaining.
WORDS
Mission-pertinent information.
WORKING
Wild Weasel is gathering EOB on a designated emitter.
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Z

ZIPPER
Acknowledge radio transmissions with two clicks of the mike button.
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letzte änderung 09.02.2007