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Radio Communication Radio Telephony Nomenclature |
 10 Rules of Air Fighting Boelke's Dicta Basic Flight Maneuvers Basic Strategem Radio Communication Situational Awareness Training Schedule FA Ethics & Good Form |
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Radio Communication Radio Telephony Nomenclature |
10 Rules of Air Fighting Boelke's Dicta Basic Flight Maneuvers Basic Strategem Radio Communication Situational Awareness Training Schedule FA Ethics & Good Form |
As you've come to realize in the middle of battle, effective communication
of information can be the
difference between a ride in a gerry lorry, or having one with the mates in the O-Club.
Here we've compiled a list of most of the common terms overhead while in the battle area.
A recent addition to the FA battlefield is Voice Communication software, for a discussion on this feature, see the Voice Comms page.
| CODE (verbose) | FA COMM |
DESCRIPTION | ||
| ANCHOR | *vrb |
Orbit about a specific point. Information call indicates a turning engagement about a specific location. Include location if possible. | ||
| BLOWTHROUGH | BLOT |
Directive/informational call that indicates aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge and not turn with target/targets, this implies following flights should engage the target/targets passed. | ||
| BRACKET | *vrb |
Indicates geometry where aircraft will maneuver to a position on opposing sides either laterally or vertically from the target. | ||
| CLEAR | CLR |
No enemy aircraft are a threat to your rear quadrant that is, your six is clear. | ||
| EXTEND (LEFT/RIGHT/STRGHT) | *vrb |
Gain energy and distance using proper energy profile with the possible objective of reentering the fight. | ||
| FLOAT | *vrb |
Directive/informative to expand the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response. | ||
| HAWK | *vrb |
Staying above the flight or position/enemy. | ||
| HOUND DOG | HD |
Call made by supporting fighter element or a wingman indicating he has visual, tally, and a clear path to the bandit and is in an advantageous position to engage. | ||
| JUDY | *vrb |
Radio call signaling that your quarry is in sight and you are taking control of the intercept. | ||
| KNOCK-IT-OFF | KIO |
Terminate any intercept/ engagement in progress. Typically used in training exercises. | ||
| NO JOY | NJ |
Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target/bandit; opposite of term "TALLY." | ||
| ON THE WAY | OTW |
Aircrew is en-route to lend assistance. | ||
| ON YOUR SIX | OY6 |
Aircrew is in support/formation position and will act as wingman for the current engagement. | ||
| OUT (direction/state) | *vrb |
Aircrew is leaving the fight to marshall or RTB. Direction of the egress/marshall and or the state of the aircrew should be given. | ||
| PERCH | *vrb |
Position from which an attack can be launched. | ||
| POINT | *vrb |
Directive for an element to turn towards each other either as a defensive response or to reestablish a mutually supportive formation. | ||
| PRESS | *vrb |
Directive / informative call to continue the attack. Normally given by supporting fighter in response to engaged fighter's statement of intentions and means he is in a position to attack should the engaged fighter's position deteriorate. | ||
| RANCH HOUSE (Altitude) | ALT |
Directive or informative indicating subject fighters will return to CAP. | ||
| ROGER | CC |
Indicates aircrew understands the radio transmission; does not indicate compliance or reaction. | ||
| TALLY | *vrb |
Sighting of a target/bandit; opposite of "NO JOY". | ||
| WEAPONS FREE | *vrb |
Aircrews are cleared to engage any target of opportunity. | ||
| WEDGE | *vrb |
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. | ||
| WHAT LUCK | *vrb |
Request for results of mission/tasks. | ||
| WHAT STATE | *vrb |
Report amount of fuel
and/or armament remaining as requested; for training, repeat ordnance as follows: # Gun = Gun ammunition remaining in percent. %Damaged, and throttle state in T(t). |
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| WILCO | *vrb |
Will comply with received instructions. | ||
| WINCHESTER | *vrb |
Term used to report expenditure of all ammunition, or 20% remaining. This is only MG ammo for harassment. | ||
| 666 | *vrb |
Informative call that imminent attack by enemy aircrews of unkown quality/quantity is probable. Calling aircrew is assumed to have begun evasive maneouvers. | ||
| 911 | *vrb |
The aircrew is in imminent danger of being shot down, or attacked by superior forces. |
*vrb = Verbose: Used "as is". No established contraction at this time.
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