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What signal colors can a submarine fire during MAR-ASW operations?
What signal colors can a submarine fire during MAR-ASW operations?
- Orange, Purple or Brown
- Red, Blue or White
- Black, Green or Yellow (correct)
- Gray, Pink or Cyan
What does the term 'MARRY' imply within maritime operations?
What does the term 'MARRY' imply within maritime operations?
- A ship is retreating from engagement.
- Connecting to a supply vessel.
- Assisting ship may attack in concert with attacking ship. (correct)
- Establishing a holding pattern for aircraft.
Which of the following represents a non-directional sonobuoy?
Which of the following represents a non-directional sonobuoy?
- MEDIUM
- MELT
- MAYPOLE (correct)
- MEADOW
What does 'MEDIUM' refer to in operational terms?
What does 'MEDIUM' refer to in operational terms?
What does 'MELD' indicate in maritime operations?
What does 'MELD' indicate in maritime operations?
What operation does 'MARK POINT' refer to?
What operation does 'MARK POINT' refer to?
What is meant by 'MATCH SPARKLE' in aviation operations?
What is meant by 'MATCH SPARKLE' in aviation operations?
What does 'MEDIUM' specifically refer to in terms of target altitude?
What does 'MEDIUM' specifically refer to in terms of target altitude?
What does the term 'CUTOFF' refer to in military operations?
What does the term 'CUTOFF' refer to in military operations?
Which term describes an unmanned aerial vehicle?
Which term describes an unmanned aerial vehicle?
What is the meaning of 'CROSSING' in the context of military maneuvers?
What is the meaning of 'CROSSING' in the context of military maneuvers?
What does 'CRANK' indicate in aviation terms?
What does 'CRANK' indicate in aviation terms?
What is denoted by the term 'CRACKERS' in military operations?
What is denoted by the term 'CRACKERS' in military operations?
What does 'DASH' refer to in an aircraft context?
What does 'DASH' refer to in an aircraft context?
What action does 'CRASH START' imply?
What action does 'CRASH START' imply?
What does 'DATUM' signify in military operations?
What does 'DATUM' signify in military operations?
What does the term 'BINGO' indicate in military operations?
What does the term 'BINGO' indicate in military operations?
What does 'BIG JOE' represent in the context provided?
What does 'BIG JOE' represent in the context provided?
In military terminology, what does 'BIRD(S) AFFIRM' signify?
In military terminology, what does 'BIRD(S) AFFIRM' signify?
Which term is used to indicate that an aircraft has lost visual contact with another friendly aircraft?
Which term is used to indicate that an aircraft has lost visual contact with another friendly aircraft?
What does 'BLEMISH' denote in military communication?
What does 'BLEMISH' denote in military communication?
What is the meaning of 'BIRD(S) NEGATE'?
What is the meaning of 'BIRD(S) NEGATE'?
What does 'CEASE FIRE' indicate regarding military engagement?
What does 'CEASE FIRE' indicate regarding military engagement?
Which term refers to the contact which should continue to be reported for plotting and assessment?
Which term refers to the contact which should continue to be reported for plotting and assessment?
Which term refers to a radar and sonar fitted helicopter?
Which term refers to a radar and sonar fitted helicopter?
What does the term 'BEWARE' relate to in the document?
What does the term 'BEWARE' relate to in the document?
What does the term 'CHARTER' refer to in military operations?
What does the term 'CHARTER' refer to in military operations?
What action does 'CHANGING PORT/STARBOARD' signify?
What action does 'CHANGING PORT/STARBOARD' signify?
Which term is associated with land aircraft operations on a ship?
Which term is associated with land aircraft operations on a ship?
What does 'CHATTER' specifically refer to in military context?
What does 'CHATTER' specifically refer to in military context?
What is the role of Chaff in military operations?
What is the role of Chaff in military operations?
What does 'CHEAPSHOT' indicate in terms of missile operations?
What does 'CHEAPSHOT' indicate in terms of missile operations?
What does the term DECK CLEAR indicate?
What does the term DECK CLEAR indicate?
What action is required when the command DELOUSE is given?
What action is required when the command DELOUSE is given?
What does DEFENDING refer to in a military context?
What does DEFENDING refer to in a military context?
Which term is used when an aircraft is unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support?
Which term is used when an aircraft is unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support?
In the context of air operations, what does DEADEYE signify?
In the context of air operations, what does DEADEYE signify?
What does the term DECLUTTER mean in relation to pilot instructions?
What does the term DECLUTTER mean in relation to pilot instructions?
What does DECK FOUL indicate about operational readiness?
What does DECK FOUL indicate about operational readiness?
What does it mean when the term DEEP is used in air operations?
What does it mean when the term DEEP is used in air operations?
Study Notes
NATO/PfP Terminology in Operations
- BEWARE: Notification of an ASROC-fitted ship or nuclear ASW aircraft cautioning weapon firing/release in 30 seconds.
- BIF: Indicates dropping a bomb as a defensive action (e.g., “Blue lead, BIF”).
- BIG BERTHA: Refers to an AEW search radar transmitter.
- BINGO:
- Indicates minimum fuel state necessary for recovery.
- Directs movement to specified base or carrier.
- BIRD: Represents a friendly surface-to-air missile.
- BIRD(S) AFFIRM: Confirms missile radar is locked on a designated target.
- BIRD(S) NEGATE: Communicates inability to engage a target, applicable to SAM.
- BIRD(S) AWAY: Indicates a missile has been fired at a designated target.
Advanced Tactical Communication
- BIRDIE: Aircraft radio relay for sonobuoy information.
- BITTER: Report regarding anti-surface ship missile status.
- BLEMISH: Notification of a potential fratricide situation.
- BLIND: Aircraft has lost visual contact with a friendly unit.
- BLOODHOUND: Designation for an ASW torpedo.
- CEASE FIRE: Command to stop firing while missiles continue towards targets.
- CEASE REPORTING: Indicates halt of contact reporting while allowing assessment to continue.
- CERTSUB: Classification of contact as a certain submarine.
Operations and Aircraft Readiness
- CHAFF: Detection or deployment of chaff for radar countermeasures.
- CHAMP: Carrier-based ASW fixed-wing aircraft, versatile for search and attack.
- CHARLIE:
- Commands aircraft to land on a ship.
- Specifies expected landing time.
- DECK ALERT: Time expected for specified aircraft types to become airborne after launch order.
- DECK CLEAR: Indicates readiness to resume launching or landing operations.
- DECLARE: Inquiry about identification of specific tracks or targets.
Tracking and Engagement Procedures
- DEEP: Indicates contact is below layer depth or describes range separation in a formation.
- DEFENDING: Aircraft positioned defensively relative to a surface-to-air threat.
- DELOUSE: Process of identifying and potentially engaging unknown platforms trailing a friendly.
- MARK(ING) DIP: Helicopter indicating readiness to hover and begin sonar search.
- MARRIAGE: Connection of LST to the pier for operations.
- MATCH SPARKLE: Overlay indicating infrared point.
Communication and Jamming Resilience
- CHATTER: Indicates ongoing communications jamming.
- CHATTERMARK: Start of radio procedures to counteract communication jamming.
- CRASH START: Directive to start engines and commence immediate operations.
- CYCLOPS: Refers to an unmanned aerial vehicle for surveillance or operations.
- CRISS CROSS: Track derived from the plotting of direction-finding bearings.
These terms facilitate swift and clear communication in complex military operations, ensuring all personnel are aligned and aware of the ongoing tactical situation.
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