NATO Brevity Words Publication APP-7(E) PDF
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2009
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Juan A. Moreno
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This document is a NATO publication titled Joint Brevity Words Publication APP-7(E), ratification draft 1 of 2009. It describes military terminology and abbreviations. The document does not contain questions.
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NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) JOINT BREVITY WORDS PUBLICATION APP-7(E) RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED...
NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) JOINT BREVITY WORDS PUBLICATION APP-7(E) RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) JOINT BREVITY WORDS PUBLICATION APP-7(E) Xxx 200x i RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ii RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION NATO STANDARDIZATION AGENCY (NSA) NATO LETTER OF PROMULGATION Xx xxx 2009 1. APP-7(E) – ALLIED JOINT BREVITY WORDS PUBLICATION is a NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED publication. The agreement of NATO nations to use this publication is recorded in STANAG 2523. 2. APP-7(E) is effective upon receipt. When made effective, it shall supersede APP-7(D), which should be destroyed in accordance with the local procedures for the destruction of documents. Juan A. MORENO Vice Admiral ESP(N) Director, NATO Standardization Agency iii RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK iv RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) RESERVED FOR NATIONAL LETTER OF PROMULGATION v RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK vi RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) RECORD OF CHANGES CHANGE DATE BY WHOM ENTERED ENTERED vii RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK viii RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) RECORD OF RESERVATIONS BY NATIONS CHAPTER RECORD OF RESERVATIONS BY NATIONS ix RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) RECORD OF SPECIFIC RESERVATIONS NATION SPECIFIC RESERVATIONS x RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DECODE Brevity words starting with letter: A………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 B………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 C………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 D………………………………………………………………………………………… 18 E………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22 F…………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 G…………………………………………………………………………………………. 27 H………………………………………………………………………………………… 30 I…………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 J…………………………………………………………………………………………. 35 K………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 L…………………………………………………………………………………………. 37 M………………………………………………………………………………………… 40 N…………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 O…………………………………………………………………………………………. 46 P………………………………………………………………………………………….. 48 Q………………………………………………………………………………………….. 54 R………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 S…………………………………………………………………………………………... 59 T………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71 U………………………………………………………………………………………….. 75 V………………………………………………………………………………………….. 76 W…………………………………………………………………………………………. 78 Y………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81 Z………………………………………………………………………………………….. 82 ANNEX A EXPLANATION OF SOME BREVITY WORDS..................... A-1 xi RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK xii RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) PREFACE 1. This publication serves the Maritime-, Land- and Air forces. 2. The column “operations” describes the type of operation(s) the brevity word is meant for. 3. Type of operations are: a. AIR-GEN - Air Operations General b. AIR-AAO - Air Operations Air to Air c. AIR-AGO - Air Operations Air to Ground d. AIR-AAR - Air Operations Air to Air Refueling e. AIR-MAR - Air Operations Maritime f. MAR-GEN - Maritime Operations General g. MAR-ASW - Maritime Operations Anti-Submarine Warfare h. MAR-ASUW - Maritime Operations Anti-Surface Warfare i. MAR-PIC - Maritime Operations Picture Compilation j. EW - Electronic Warfare k. LAND-…. - Land Operations 4. The responsibility (operational sponsor) for the brevity words is the IERHWG. 5. Changes to brevity words can only be made by (or with the approval of) the operational sponsor. a. AIR OPERATIONAL WORKING GROUP (AOWG): (1) AIR-GEN (2) AIR-AAO (3) AIR-AGO (4) AIR-AAR (5) AIR-MAR b. MARITIME OPERATIONS WORKING GROUP (MAROPSWG): (1) MAR-GEN (2) MAR-ASW (3) MAR-ASUW (4) MAR-PIC (5) EW c. LAND OPERATIONAL WORKING GROUP (LOWG): xiii RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK xiv RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) GENERAL DECODE 1 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: ABORT(ABORT Cease action/ attack/ event/ mission AIR-GEN/ CODE) FAC directs aircrew to abort the attack. This is a AIR-AAO ABORT(ABORT mandatory instruction. CODE) ABORT (ABORT CODE) ABORTING(ED) Action/ attack/ event/ mission has ceased AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO ACTION Initiate a briefed attack sequence or manoeuvre. AIR-GEN ACTIVATE/ Radiate(ing) on electronic equipment, specify type EW ACTIVE if desired. AFFIRM DOWN I (or ship whose callsign follows) am below 130 ft- MAR-ASW keel depth. AFFIRM UP I (or ship whose callsign follows) am at periscope MAR-ASW depth. AGNES Tactical data systems keyset control MAR-PIC AIRBORNE Combat equipped aircraft are airborne and ready AIR-MAR ALERT for immediate action. AIRMAIL In AIR/SUB co-operation, a method used by a MAR-GEN shore station to pass a message. AJAX Landing zone/pick up zone is clear of threats. AIR-GEN ALARM Indicates the termination of emcon procedures. EW ALERT_____ Weapons can be launched, fired or be airborne MAR-GEN within ___ minutes. ALFA CHECK Confirm/verify position of BULLSEYE or other AIR-AAO specified point relative to the friendly aircrafts position. (“GN 55 ALFA CHECK - 045/20”- i.e. BULLSEYE in use is 20 NM north-east of fighter position). ALLIGATOR Automatic computer controlled digital data link MAR-PIC between units equipped with computerised tactical data systems (link 11). ALTERNATE The attacker will attack the alternate target. AIR-AGO 3 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: ALTITUDE Height of contact reported in hundreds of ft in MAR-PIC/ three digits (e.g. “ALTITUDE zero zero five” AIR-AAO equals 500 ft) ANAPROP Conditions for abnormal propagation of electronic EW emissions. ANCHOR(ED) 1. Involved in a visual fight and unable to leave. AIR-AAO 2. Orbit about a specific point; refuelling track flown by tanker. ANGELS_______ Height of friendly aircraft in thousands of ft from MAR-PIC mean sea level (MSL). (e.g. “ANGELS one decimal five” equals 1500 ft, e.g. “ANGELS decimal five” equals 500 ft) ANGUS Bearing of contact determined by submarine. MAR-PIC ANTEATER Automatic tracking equipment that uses IFF rather MAR-PIC than radar as its input ANYFACE Friendly GCI/AEW&CS/C2 agency when callsign MAR-GEN/ is not known. AIR-GEN ARCTIC_____ Polarisation of signal is ______. EW ARIZONA No anti-radiation missile ordnance remaining. AIR-AGO (__) ARM (north/south/east/west/lead/trail) CONTACT(s) AIR-AAO within a group that manoeuvre outside GROUP criteria. ARM Order/ Command to switch select armament to AIR-GEN (SAFE/HOT) safe/ hot. ARMED Confirmation select armament is switched safe/ AIR-GEN (SAFE/HOT) hot. AS FRAGGED Unit or element will be performing exactly as AIR-GEN/ stated by the air tasking order. AIR-MAR ASH CAN High explosive depth charge MAR-ASW ASREP ASW report MAR-ASW ASSUME DECK Carrier prepare deck for possible emergency AIR-MAR landing of aircraft as soon as possible 4 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: ATTACK(ING) Attack or am commencing attacking run with MAR-GEN weapon indicated. Direction/bearing from which the weapon will be coming may be given ATTACK (A/S) Mandatory call from the attack aircraft to the AIR-AGO COMPLETE FAC during type III control indicating completion of ordnance release. AUTHENTICATE To request or provide a response for a coded AIR-GEN challenge. AUTOCAT Any communications relay using automatic AIR-GEN retransmissions ____AWAY Weapon indicated has been fired or released. MAR-GEN AZIMUTH A picture label describing two groups separated AIR-GEN laterally. Group names will be referenced by cardinal directions (e.g. NORTH GROUP, SOUTH GROUP, EAST GROUP, WEST GROUP). 5 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: BACKPACKER Unit smuggling weapons MAR-ASUW BACK STOP Unit stationed between the contact and the MAR-ASW protected force. BALL ASW helicopter transducer. MAR-ASW BANDIT An aircraft identified as enemy, in accordance with AIR-GEN theatre identification (ID) criteria. The term does not necessarily imply direction or authority to engage. BANG Any improvised explosive device. MAR-GEN BANZAI Execute launch and decide tactics. AIR-AAO BARCAP Barrier Combat Air Patrol. AIR-MAR BARK(ING) Underwater interrogation/reply transmissions. MAR-ASW BARRIER Set up barrier as indicated (e.g. sonobuoy axis MAR-ASW position). BASE (Number) Reference number used to indicate such AIR-GEN information as headings, ALTITUDE, fuels, etc. BASSET Rocket thrown torpedo. MAR-ASW BATTLEFIELD MCCIS equipment MAR-PIC BAY Carry out deception plan indicated or in EW accordance with previous orders. BAY RUM HOSTILE chemical attack (e.g. Warning BAY MAR-GEN RUM). BEADWINDOW Your last transmission disclosed an essential EW element of friendly information. BEAM CONTACT stabilized within 70 and 110 degrees. AIR-AAO (w/sub-cardinal (see Annex A for details and definition). direction) BENT Equipment indicated is inoperative MAR-GEN/ (Cancelled by OKAY). AIR-GEN BERTHA AEW Search radar equipment. MAR-PIC WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: 6 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) BEWARE The cautionary report made by an ASROC-fitted MAR-ASW ship or a nuclear ASW weapon delivery aircraft about 30 seconds prior to weapon firing/release. BIF Bomb in face. Informative or directive call to AIR-AGO indicate dropping a bomb as a defensive action (“Blue lead, BIF”). BIG BERTHA AEW search radar transmitter. MAR-PIC BIG DIPPER Radar and sonar fitted helicopter. MAR-ASW BIG JOE AEW identification equipment. MAR-PIC BINGO 1. Fuel state needed for recovery. AIR-GEN/ 2. Proceed/am proceeding to specified base AIR-MAR (field) or carrier. BIRD Friendly surface to air missile. AIR-MAR BIRD(S) AFFIRM Missile radar is locked on designated target. AIR-MAR HOSTILE______ BIRD(S) NEGATE Information call indicating unit is unable to engage AIR-GEN/ HOSTILE_____ designated target (is used for SAM as well). AIR-MAR (see NOCAN) BIRD(S) AWAY Missile has been fired on designated target (is AIR-GEN/ HOSTILE_____ used for SAM as well). AIR-MAR BIRDIE Aircraft radio relay of sonobuoy information. May MAR-ASW be amplified by MATED signature received and correlates. UNWED signature deceived and does not correlate. BITTER Anti - Surface Ship Missile state report. MAR-ASUW BLEMISH Notification of possible blue-on-blue (fratricide) or AIR-GEN blue-on-neutral situation. BLIND Aircraft has lost visual contact with another AIR-GEN friendly aircraft or ground position (opposite of VISUAL). BLOODHOUND ASW torpedo. MAR-ASW 7 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: BLOODHOUND I have launched an ASW torpedo in this area (or MAR-ASW LOOSE area indicated); keep clear. BLOTTER ECM receiver. EW BLOW THROUGH Aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge AIR-GEN and not turn with target(s). BOGEY Unidentified aircraft. AIR-AAO BOGEY DOPE Request target information (BRAA) to the AIR-AAO specified target. If a threat is not specified Bearing/Range will be given to the closest threat. BOUNCER Employ bottom bounce detection techniques or MAR-ASW contact believed bottom bounce detection. BOWWAVE Long form weather report giving. AIR-MAR (See also VAT”B”) B. Below or Base of cloud in thousands of ft. If below one thousand ft, use hundreds of ft but add the word “hundred”. O. Over or Top of cloud level in thousands of ft. If unknown, use the word “unknown”. NOTE: If there is more than one cloud layer, report the base and top of the lower formation, followed by the base and top of progressively higher layers (e.g. two, twelve, seventeen, twenty-five). W. Wind. (8 points, N, NE ,E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) plus the velocity in knots. When wind is missing, omit or use the word “unknown”. W. Weather. General description of weather in plain language; such as clear, partly cloudy, cloudy, overcast light, moderate or heavy rain, mist, haze, thunderstorm and distant- lighting. Amplification of the weather should be made at the end of the report under “E”. A. Amount of clouds in eights. V. Visibility in miles. Use a fraction if less than one mile. 8 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: E. Extra phenomena of significance such as turbulence icing, heavy sea or swell and description of front. This is an elaboration of the report which includes anything of interest in plain and concise language. BOX Picture label with groups in square or offset AIR-GEN square (see CHAMPAGNE and VIC for group names). BRAA 1. Following formation is in tactical control format AIR-AAO providing target bearing, range altitude and aspect relative to the specified friendly aircraft. 2. Switch to tactical BRAA control format for a specific group/contact. BRACKET Aircraft will manoeuvre to a position on opposing AIR-AAO sides, either laterally and/or vertically from target(s). BREAK (Direction) Perform “An immediate maximum performance AIR-GEN turn in the direction indicated”. BREAK(ING) DIP Helicopter raises the transducer clear of the water. MAR-ASW BREAK AWAY Tanker or receiver call indicating that an AIR-AAR immediate disconnect and vertical and nose or tail separation between tanker and receiver is required. BREAK OFF Discontinue approach but maintain contact unless AIR-MAR otherwise indicated. BRIDGE Pulse width in microseconds. EW BROKE LOCK Intentional termination of radar/IR lock-on AIR-GEN BROTHER Attacking ship of surface ASW-unit. MAR-ASW BROWNIE Photographic devices. MAR-GEN BRUISER Air Launched Anti Ship Missile. AIR-MAR BRUSH Antenna rotation rate in seconds per revolution. EW (SPR). WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: 9 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) BUBBLE I am (or submarine is) releasing an air bubble for MAR-ASW identification, localization or evasion purposes. BUDDY To have guidance of a weapon from a source AIR-GEN (LASE/GUIDE) other than delivering aircraft. BUDDY LOCK Fighter has radar locked to a known friendly AIR-AAO aircraft. Normally a response to a SPIKE or BUDDY SPIKE call. BUDDY SPIKE RWR indication of a friendly AI-radar lock-on AIR-AAO (“RED 3, BUDDY SPIKED, BULLSEYE 240/15”). BUG OUT Separation from that particular AIR-AAO (direction) engagement/attack/ operations; no intent to re- engage/return. BUGSY Unit/entity conducting terrorist or asymmetric MAR-ASUW/ warfare activities. AIR-GEN BULLDOG Surface/Sub-surface Launched Anti Ship Missile. MAR-ASUW/ AIR-MAR BULLPEN A submarine generated search area. (SGSA). MAR-ASW BULLRING Aircraft patrol zone. AIR-MAR BULLS EYE A common reference point Position of an object AIR-AAO will be established by bearing (magnetic) and range (NM) from this point. BULLY Concentrate attack on my target or target MAR-GEN designated. BUMP/BUMP-UP A fly-up to acquire LOS to the target or laser AIR-AGO designation. BURN EO/IR illuminator is being used to provide AIR-AGO illumination of surface points of interest. BUSTER Fly at maximum AIR-GEN continuous speed (mil power). BUTTON Radio channel setting. MAR-GEN BUZZARD Missile used in the land attack mode. MAR-ASUW 10 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: CADDILAC Directional active sonobuoy MAR-ASW CAESAR Unit acting as force over-the-horizon track MAR-PIC coordinator (FOTC) in a MCCIS organization CAKE ASW weapon state report. MAR-ASW CANARY “I” - transponder. MAR-PIC CANCEL TRACK Track indicated in message has been cancelled. MAR-PIC CANDLE Unit used as illuminator in a HAG. MAR-ASUW CANDLES Night illumination devices. MAR-ASUW CANDY Ammunition state report. MAR-GEN CANDYGRAM Electronic warfare targeting information is EW available on a briefed secure net. CANYON Use electronic jamming on radar frequency EW indicated or in accordance with previous orders. CANYON Designated track is being jammed by this units (or EW AFFIRM unit indicated). CAP/CAPPING 1. Establish an orbit at a specified location. AIR-AAO (Location) 2. An orbit at a specified location. __CAP TARGET Used by the AAWC to indicate that a target is AIR-MAR primary target for CAP. CAPTURED Aircrew has identified and is able to track a AIR-AGO specified A/G target with an onboard sensor. CAVOK Cloud and Visibility Okay (International Civil AIR-GEN/ Aviation Organization(ICAO) term meaning no AIR-MAR significant clouds below 5,000 ft, visibility at least six miles, no precipitation or storms). ____ CEASED Subject emitter has stopped radiating. EW CEASE In air defence, break the engagement on the target AIR-AAO ENGAGEMENT specified and prepare to engage another target. Missiles in flight will continue to intercept. 11 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: CEASE FIRE Do not open fire/cease firing (missiles in flight MAR-GEN continue to intercept). CEASE Contact is no longer to be reported but plotting and MAR-PIC REPORTING assessment of classification, course, speed, altitude, identification and closest point of approach is to be continued. Reporting is to recommence automatically for changes in classification or alterations of course, speed or altitude. CERTSUB Contact classified as certain submarine. MAR-ASW CHAFF Chaff has been detected or to deploy chaff. AIR-GEN/ MAR-GEN/EW CHAMP Carrier based ASW fixed wing aircraft capable of MAR-ASW both search and attack. CHAMPAGNE A picture label of three distinct groups with two in AIR-GEN front and one behind. Group names should be quote NORTH LEAD GROUP/SOUTH LEAD GROUP unquote or quote WEST LEAD GROUP/EAST LEAD GROUP unquote and quote TRAIL GROUP unquote. CHANGING Contact is altering course (port/starboard). MAR-PIC PORT/ STARBOARD CHARLIE 1. Land aircraft on ship. AIR-MAR 2. The expected landing time on a ship. 3. (time in minutes) Modifying/delaying the briefed recovery time (e.g. quote CHARLIE TEN unquote). CHARTER Activate daily changing callsigns ordered for MAR-GEN current period (or key card indicated) at (time indicated). CHATTER Communications jamming. EW CHATTERMARK Commence briefed radio procedures to counter AIR-GEN/ communication jamming. EW CHEAPSHOT Active radar missile data link is supported to high AIR-AAO PRF, but not to medium PRF active. WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: 12 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) CHECK ( __ ) Directive to momentarily monitor (specified AIR-GEN items/systems). No response is required if status is normal. CHECK Informative call from FAC to the aircrew that target AIR-AGO CAPTURE appears to be no longer tracked by the targeting pod. CHECK FOCUS Informative call from FAC to the aircrew that FLIR AIR-AGO image appears to be out of focus. CHECK PORT Turn (___ ) degrees left/right and maintain new AIR-GEN (LEFT)/STAR- heading. BOARD(RIGHT) CHECKPRINT 1. Request by an Air Defence Commander for MAR-GEN unit(s) to provide amplifying information on a specific track. 2. Reply/informative to Air Defence Commander followed by positive track information using format specified in applicable OPTASK document. CHECK Ensure emitting current crypto period key setting. MAR-GEN SQUAWK/FOUR CHERUBS Height of friendly aircraft in hundreds of ft above MAR-GEN surface. CHICKS 1. Friendly aircraft AIR-AAO 2. Friendly interceptor aircraft AIR-MAR CHOP Change of operational control. MAR-GEN CHOPPED Wires from causeway secured to main deck (of MAR-GEN LST) on launching have been chopped. CINDER Off board infra red decoy. EW CIPHER UHF/HF voice encrypt/decrypt device. MAR-GEN CLAM Cease emissions on specified equipment. EW CLANKING Cavitating or making machinery noise. MAR-ASW 13 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: CLARA(maritime) Radar scope is clear of contacts other than those MAR-PIC known to be friendly. (air) The radar scope is clear of enemy contacts AIR-AAO (“BLUE 1, CONTACT, BULLSEYE 270/20, BLUE 2, CLARA”). CLEAN(maritime) Broadcast is encrypted. May be used as a report MAR-PIC or order and must be followed by a frequency or station designator. (air) No radar contacts on BANDITS, BOGIES or AIR-GEN aircraft of interest. No visible battle damage. Aircraft not carrying external stores. CLEARED Requested action is authorized (no engaged or AIR-GEN support roles are assumed). CLEARED HOT Type 1 and 2 close air support terminal control AIR-AGO clearance to release ordnance on this pass. Training range operations: range control officer/range safety officer authorizes ordnance release. CLEOPATRA Unit acting as a non-participant in a MCCIS MAR-PIC organization. CLOSING Decreasing in range or azimuth AIR-GEN COBRA ASW-torpedo with Gyro Angle Snake Search MAR-ASW LOOSE_____ (GASS) released and running on heading____. COCKROACH HOSTILE biological attack, as designated (e.g. MAR-GEN Warning COCKROACH). COLD (maritime) I have lost sonar contact or sonar contact is not MAR-ASW held. AIR-AAO (air) (a) Start of the CAP leg away from the threat. (b) Low Attack geometry will result in a pass or roll out behind the target. Threat group heading away from fighters. COLD PIPE Stop snorkeling or I am not snorkeling. MAR-ASW 14 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: COLOUR Request for information on a type (system) at AIR-GEN (system/position) stated location; implies a request for ambiguity resolution. COMEBACK Directive to reverse course. AIR-GEN (LEFT/RIGHT) COME OFF 1. Regain mutual support or de-conflict flight AIR-AAO (direction/ paths. instruction) Implies both VISUAL and TALLY. 2. Manoeuvre or execute a specific AIR-AGO direction/instruction (e.g. quote COME OFF DRY unquote). COMING ASW-unit is altering course in direction indicated. MAR-ASW LEFT/RIGHT (to course indicated). COMMENCING I have left final approach fix on an instrument AIR-GEN/ approach for landing. AIR-MAR COMMIT(TED) The intention to conduct an intercept against AIR-AAO (BULLSEYE BOGEY(S)/ BANDIT(S). position) CONDITION All units may be required to prosecute an MAR-ASW HAIRY unidentified submarine contact. CONFETTI Chaff lane or corridor. EW CONFIDENCE Confidence indication of intercepted transmission EW 1. Doubtful/2. Possible/3. Probable/4. Certain. CONFIRM Verify the existence of the contact designated. MAR-PIC CONS/CONNING Threat/bogey aircraft leaving contrails. AIR-GEN CONTACT (air) 1. Sensor contact at the stated position. AIR-GEN 2. Acknowledges sighting of a specific reference point. 3. Individual radar returns within a quote GROUP AIR-AAO or ARM unquote. (maritime) Initial and subsequent detections of any object MAR-PIC obtained by any detecting device. 15 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: CONTACT Receiver position where the receptacle of the AIR-AAR POSITION aircraft makes contact with the drogue or boom. CONTAINER Inner group formation with four contacts oriented AIR-GEN in a square or offset square. CONTINUE Continue present manoeuvre, does not imply AIR-GEN clearance to engage or expend ordnance. CONTINUE DRY Continue present manoeuvre, ordnance release is AIR-AGO not authorized. CONTINUE Continue turning left at present rate of turn to AIR-GEN/ PORT/LEFT. magnetic heading indicated (3 figures) or continue AIR-MAR turning left for number of degrees indicated. CONTINUE Continue turning right at present rate of turn to AIR-GEN/ STBD/RIGHT. magnetic heading indicated (3figures) or continue AIR-MAR turning right for the number of degrees indicated. CONTROL The unit designated as EWC. EW COUNTDOWN I am about to open fire within ____ seconds. AIR-MAR COUNTERMAR- A unit maintaining contact on a marker from a MAR-GEN KER position which enables it to counter the threat presented by the marker. COVEC A procedure for passing reports of positions on MAR-GEN uncovered circuits. 16 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: COVER_____ 1. Keep fighters between force/base and contact AIR-MAR designated at distance stated from force/base(e.g. Cover HOSTILE 27 to 30 miles). 2. An order from the AAWC to a MRSAM/LRSAM equipped ship to initiate an engagement on specified track up to but not including the point of firing. This procedure allows a track to be designated to more than one firing unit without multi-engagement of the track. 3. Directive/informative to take surface-to-air action or establish an air-to-air posture that will allow engagement of a specified target or threat. 4. An order from the ASUWC to an ASM-fitted platform to initiate an engagement on a specific track up to but not including the point of firing. COWBOY(S) Ship(s) of search attack unit (SAU). MAR-ASW CRACKERS Sound Underwater Signal (SUS) or Practice Depth MAR-ASW Charge (PDC) explosives. CRANK An F/A-Pole manoeuvre in a specific direction AIR-AAO (direction) (RED 1, crank south). CRASH START Start main engines and get underway as quickly MAR-GEN as possible. CRISS CROSS A position or track derived from the plotting of DF EW bearings. CROSSING When two groups initially separated in azimuth AIR-GEN decrease azimuth separation to pass each other. CRUISE Return to cruise speed (after buster or gate). AIR-GEN CURVE Deception signal. EW CUT Stop main engines. MAR-GEN CUTOFF Intercept using cut-off geometry. AIR-AAO CYCLOPS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. AIR-GEN 17 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: DANCE Shift all lines to complan (__)(column codeword/ EW designator). DART Aircraft rocket/aerial gunnery target. AIR-GEN DASH (-) Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific AIR-GEN callsign is unknown. DATA Standby for data link message concerning object AIR-GEN (object/position) at stated location. DATUM Last known position of a submarine or a suspected MAR-ASW submarine after contact has been lost. DEADEYE Laser designator indicating the laser system is AIR-AGO inoperative. DECK ALERT__ An aircraft alert state expressing the time in AIR-MAR minutes required for a specified number and type of aircraft to become airborne after the order to launch has been given. DECK CLEAR Deck now ready to resume launching or landing AIR-MAR operations. DECK FOUL Unable to launch or land aircraft (followed by a AIR-MAR numeral to indicate minutes anticipated before ready to resume operations). DECLARE Inquiry by fighter to AEW/GCI or capable aircraft AIR-AAO as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated group. DECLUTTER FAC requests the pilot/operator to remove AIR-AGO targeting symbology to allow the FAC to see a better picture of the target area. DEEP 1. Contact is below layer depth. MAR-ASW 2. Indicates separation between the nearest and AIR-AAO farthest groups in range in a relative formation of three or more groups, used to describe a quote LADDER/VIC/CHAMPAGNE/BOX unquote DEFENDING Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering AIR-GEN (w/direction) with reference to a surface-to-air threat. 18 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: DEFENSIVE Aircraft is under attack, manoeuvring defensively, AIR-GEN and unable to ensure deconfliction or mutual support. DELAY The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as AIR-MAR possible as ordered. DELOUSE (air) Detect, identify and engage (if required) unknown AIR-AOO platform trailing friendly platform. DELTA(__)(__) Hold and conserve fuel at ALTITUDE and position AIR-MAR indicated. DEMONS Depth in metres. MAR-ASW DEPLOY Manoeuvre to briefed positioning. AIR-AAO DETAILS Request for a modified 9-line/15-line brief. AIR-AGO DEVILS Submarine depth in tens of ft. MAR-ASW DIAMONDS A surface IR event location. AIR-AGO (w/position) DIKE In AIR/SUB co-operation, a mark-on-top MAR-ASW rendezvous procedure. DIP Conduct search with helicopter sonar (may be MAR-ASW followed by transducer depth in ft). DIP BOSS ASW helicopter flight leader. MAR-ASW DIP GANG Collective callsign for all helicopters on net. MAR-ASW DIP MASTER ASW helicopter air coordinator. MAR-ASW DIP WATCHER ASW helicopter control unit. MAR-ASW DIPPER An ASW helicopter capable of conducting both MAR-ASW sonar search and attack. DIRTY Link is not encrypted. May be used as a report or MAR-PIC order and must be followed by a frequency or station designator. 19 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: DISCONNECT Command by tanker or receiver that boom/drogue AIR-AAR will be disconnected. DISTANT In AIR/SUB cooperation, used in abbreviated MAR-ASW contact reporting DITCHING The forced alighting of an aircraft on water. AIR-MAR DIVERT Proceed to planned diversion base or specified MAR-GEN/ field or carrier. AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR DOCTOR LMS 11. MAR-PIC DODGER (__) Mobile ASW training target. MAR-ASW DOG Air towed decoy. AIR-GEN DOLLY LINK-4A/TADIL C. AIR-GEN DOG BOX Area within which units may interfere with or be MAR-ASW endangered by ASW torpedoes (system) DOWN Referenced emitter has stopped radiating at the AIR-GEN (location/direction stated location or along the stated bearing. (note: ) DOWN does not mean system destroyed). DRAG Contact stabilized within 0 and 70 degrees. AIR-AAO (see Annex A for details and definition). DRAWING I have a LOFAR contact on a sonobuoy. MAR-ASW Sonobuoy number or position is ___. DROP 1. TRACK. The order to inhibit the release of the MAR-PIC track to the link and relinquish reporting responsibility. 2. Stop monitoring of specified AIR-GEN emitter/target/contact and resume search responsibilities. 3. Remove a specific system or EOB category EW from search responsibilities. DROP KING Unit controlling weapon release time. MAR-GEN DROP POINT Position of weapon release. MAR-GEN 20 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: DROPPING Fighter has discontinued tracking responsibility. AIR-AAO GCI is responsible for further monitoring of the respective target DROP Remove the emitter/target from tactical AIR-GEN / TRACK___ picture/track stores. MAR-PIC DRY CONTACT AAR contact during which no fuel is transferred. AIR-AAR DUCK Descend and increase speed. AIR-GEN DUCKBUTT Aircraft assigned to perform precautionary SAR. AIR-MAR Performs secondary role as NAVAID to passing aircraft providing tracking, homing and steering information as well as position and weather reports when required. DUFFER DF equipped unit. EW 21 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: EAGLE NET The air attack safety net. AIR-MAR EAGLE The air safety cell callsign established in ships with AIR-MAR a full control capability, during an exercise involving simulated attacks on the fleet, either by carrier or land based aircraft EARDRUM In AIR/SUB co-operation a generic callsign for MAR-ASW aircraft. EARLY___ Your wave is early indicated minutes. AIR-GEN ECHELON (sub- Fill in to a picture label describing groups aligned AIR-GEN cardinal direction) behind and to the side of the closest group. ECHO Positive SEESAW/EWWS/System M/ Mode X AIR-AAO reply. EDISON Submarine turn on upward beamed diver’s lights MAR-ASW and/ or anchor lights. EEL Submarine floating antenna. MAR-ASW ELBOW Aircraft - home on this signal with appropriate AIR-MAR homing equipment. Submarine-radiate signal on the 400-500 Kilohertz range. ELFIN LINK 22-A secure nodeless data link which utilizes the NATO Improved Link 11 communications equipment and protocols, conventions and fixed word message formats defined by STANAG 5522 EMERGENCY Discontinue ASW action, manoeuvre to avoid MAR-ASW BREAK OFF collision, resume action as soon as clear to do so. EMERGENCY Unable to land aircraft within their safe endurance AIR-MAR FOUL limits, followed by numbers and types of planes needing bases (Other carriers report with EMERGENCY SPACE). EMERGENCY Carrier(s) addressed-launch all aircraft as quickly AIR-MAR LAUNCH as possible. EMERGENCY Carrier(s) addressed-recall and land all aircraft as AIR-MAR PREP CHARLIE soon as possible. 22 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: EMERGENCY Carrier(s) addressed-immediately launch all AIR-MAR SCRAMBLE available fighter aircraft as CAP. If all available aircraft are not required, numerals/type may be added. EMERGENCY I am able to land aircraft in addition to own, AIR-MAR SPACE followed by numbers and types. EMERGENCY Helicopter in forward flight effecting in flight MAR-ASW STREAMER recovery of up to 450 ft of sonar cable. EMPTY No emitters of interest detected. EW ENGAGE A fire control order used to direct or authorize units MAR-GEN/ and/or weapons systems to fire on a designated AIR-GEN target ENGAGED Inter-flight call from a fighter manoeuvring in the AIR-AAO visual arena to establish deconfliction responsibilities. ESTIMATE Provide a quick estimate of the MAR-PIC/ height/depth/range/size of designated contact or I AIR-GEN estimate that height/ depth/ range/ size of designated contact is ____. EXECUTE Carry out search ordered. MAR-GEN (maritime) (air) Carry out briefed action. AIR-GEN EXIDE Submarine contact is using battery propulsion. MAR-ASW EXTEND Short term manoeuvre to gain energy, distance or AIR-AAO (Direction) separation normally with the intent of re-engaging. EXPECT Informative call from the aircrew to the Full Motion AIR-AGO HOLLOW Video(FMV) operator that a condition will likely exist momentarily that limits FMV reception (manoeuvres, terrain, etc.) EYEBALL 1. Fighter with primary visual identification AIR-AAO responsibility. 2. EO/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed by ( ) number of aircraft observed. 23 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: FADED Radar contact is lost on unknown/non friendly AIR-GEN contact. FAKER A friendly track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise MAR-PIC/ purposes. AIR-AAO FALCON The air safety contact cell callsign established in AIR-MAR ships that do not have a full control capability, during an exercise involving simulated attacks on the fleet either by carrier or land based aircraft. FAMISHED Have you any instructions or information for me. MAR-GEN/ AIR-AAO FAN___TACK___ Left and right hand edges of jammed sector EW are___and__. FANFARE Towed anti-acoustic torpedo noisemaker which MAR-ASW can be switched on/off while streamed. FARMER Unit transporting contraband. MAR-ASUW FAST Target ground speed is between 600-900kts./1.0- AIR-GEN 1.5 M FATHER TACAN. AIR-GEN FEATHER Visual sighting of periscope wake. MAR-ASW FEELER Shipborne fire control radar. EW FEET WET/DRY Flying over water/land. AIR-GEN FENCE IN/OUT Set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to AIR-GEN entering/exiting the combat area. FERRET Airborne electronic reconnaissance activity or EW aircraft. FEW 2 to 7 aircraft. MAR-PIC FIELD The area occupied by sonobuoys operating in the MAR-ASW LOFAR mode. FILLY In AIR/SUB co-operation, an ESM homing method EW (submarine as transmitting unit). 24 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: FLANK Contact stabilized within 110 and 150 degrees AIR-AAO aspect. (see Annex A for details and definition). FLARES Deploy flares. AIR-GEN FLASH( ) Temporarily activate specified system for ID AIR-GEN purpose. (e.g. IFF/Afterburner/flare/chaff/etc.) FLASHLIGHT Directive term for helicopter to turn on IR floodlight AIR-AGO (pointed at ground to aid visual acquisition by escort aircraft). FLAVOUR Visually identified nationality of a contact MAR-PIC FLIGHT LEVEL ICAO term giving height in hundreds of ft (e.g. MAR-PIC/ FLIGHT LEVEL 250 equals 25.000 ft MSL). AIR-GEN FLOAT Expand the formation laterally within visual limits AIR-AAO to maintain a radar contact or prepare for a defensive response. FLOP Shift the air patrol zone to the opposite side of the MAR-ASW submarine patrol zone. FLOW (direction) Fly stated heading. AIR-AAO FLUSH (ING) In AIR/SUB co-operation, I am going deep MAR-ASW FOOTPAD In AIR/SUB co-operation, a visual radar homing MAR-ASW method. FORCE CAP Combat Air Patrol over friendly forces. AIR-MAR FORD Assume intercept guard/watch on band or guard EW indicated FOX Simulated/actual launch of air to air weapons. AIR-GEN (NUMBER) ONE Semi active Radar-guided missile. TWO Infrared - guided missile. THREE Active radar-guided missile. FOX MIKE VHF/FM radio. AIR-GEN FOX Valid missile shot against (x) separate targets AIR-AAO THREE/TWO (X) (assumes one missile per target). SHIP 25 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: FREAK Frequency in MHertz. EW FREDDIE Callsign for ACU. AIR-MAR _____FREE Fire may be opened on any target(s) that has MAR-GEN (have) not been identified as FRIEND. Weapon control status; prefixed by the appropriate weapon brevity word or general term WEAPON. FREEWHEEL Confirm cancellation of a submarine generated MAR-ASW search area. FREEZE Execute order to designated helicopter(s) to AIR-MAR remain hovering in present position (cancelled only by MELT). FREEZE BURN Freeze the EO/IR illuminator position in the AIR-AGO present location. FUEL STATE A helicopter’s fuel quantity, expressed in hours AIR-MAR and minutes before having to make a controlled emergency landing. FURBALL Non-friendly aircraft and friendly aircraft are in AIR-AAO close proximity to each other. Can be response to a DECLARE - request. 26 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: GADABOUT__- The upper limit of height sanctuary for fighters in AIR-GEN __ the MEZ. (“GADABOUT 25” means the upper limit of the height sanctuary is 25,000 ft; “GADABOUT 16 to 24” means the height sanctuary is between 16,000 to 24,000 ft). GADGET Radar or emitter equipment (type of equipment EW may be indicated by a letter as listed in OPORD or APP-1). GATE Fly at maximum speed (afterburner). AIR-GEN GEIGER CHASE A radio activity monitoring operation. MAR-GEN GEIGER Radiation intensity in roentgens. MAR-GEN (numerals) GEIGER SHIP Radioactivity monitor ship. MAR-GEN GEIGER SOUR Area contaminated, radioactivity noted. MAR-GEN GEIGER SWEET Area uncontaminated. No radioactivity noted. MAR-GEN GENIE Emitter is employing electronic protection AIR-GEN measures. GERONIMO Tactical air observer. MAR-GEN GERTRUDE Underwater telephone equipment. MAR-ASW GIMBALS Call indicating radar target is approaching azimuth AIR-AAO (W/BRAA) or elevation limits, implies a request to flight lead to modify intercept geometry, or direct PRESS/SPLIT/DROP. GINGERBREAD Voice imitative deception is suspected on this net. EW GLADIATOR MCCIS operator MAR-PIC GLOBAL In AIR/SUB co-operation a plotlock procedure. MAR-ASW ____GO____ (directive) preceded/ followed by a frequency or AIR-GEN (either / or) radio channel. To be acknowledged by all flight members. GO ACTIVE Initiate Have Quick communications. AIR-GEN 27 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: GOALKEEPER A ship stationed for close defense of a marked MAR-ASUW unit. GOBLIN Submerged object detected. MAR-PIC GO BROADCAST Quest or directive call to switch to broadcast AIR-AAO control. GO CLEAR Use unencrypted voice communications. AIR-GEN GO TACTICAL Switch to tactical control. AIR-AAO GOODWILL The boundary of an active MEZ. AIR-GEN GOPHER A tracked CONTACT that has not conformed to AIR-GEN safe passage routing, airspeed or altitude procedures. Will only be used when safe passage or minimum risk routing procedures are part of an ID matrix. GORILLA Large force of indeterminate numbers and AIR-AAO formation of unknown/non friendly aircraft. GO SECURE Activate encrypted voice communications. AIR-GEN GRANDSLAM All aircraft of a designated track (or against which AIR-MAR the mission was tasked) are shot down. GRASSHOPPER Emergency transit method of submarine areas by MAR-ASW surface units. GREEN Direction of no known enemy threats (BLUE 3, AIR-AAO (Direction) GREEN North). GREYHOUND Friendly ground attack cruise missile (e.g. TLAM). AIR-GEN GRIDIRON Jamming signal appears on my PPI scope or EW jamming signal prevents determination of range and bearing_____% of time. GRIDLOCK Satisfactory GRIDLOCK has/has not been MAR-PIC POSITIVE/ achieved. NEGATIVE GRIDLOCK The process of matching the relative positions of MAR-PIC locally held tracks with the positions of the reported tracks of the grid reference unit. 28 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: GRIDPOSIT You are in centre of boat lane ______yards MAR-GEN CHARLIE____ from____ beach. GRIDPOSIT You are outside of boat lane to left/right_____ MAR-GEN LIMA yards from the beach. LIMA/ROMEO ROMEO GRIDPOSIT Left/right of boat lane _____yards from beach. MAR-GEN LIMA/ROMEO GRIDSHIFT Change of DLRP/grid origin. MAR-PIC GROUP Any number of contacts within 3 NM in azimuth or AIR-AAO range of each other. GROWLER LF beacon. EW GUERRILLA Submarine has high precedence traffic to MAR-GEN communicate (brevity word to be repeated three times). GUIDEDOG Lead through vessel. MAR-GEN GUINEA PIG Radar simulator. EW GUNS An air-to-air or air-to-surface gunshot. AIR-GEN GURF Guns up ready to fire report. In naval gunfire MAR-ASUW support, made by a ship when coming onto NGS station. Summarizes NGS capability when it may be unknown to NGS agencies 29 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: HANDSHAKE 1. Link 16 Air Control NPG initiation between air AIR-GEN control unit and controlled aircraft. 2. Usable downlink to FMV AIR-AGO HANDYMAN Helicopter in the ASUW support role. (no AIR-MAR weapons). HARD HOSE A hose condition that is likely to damage receiver’s AIR-AAR probe. HARD High-G, energy sustaining turn. AIR-GEN PORT/LEFT STBD/RIGHT HAWK Friendly aircraft whose callsign is not known. MAR-PIC HAYRAKE Homing signals in radio frequency band indicated. EW (MEDIUM/ HIGH/ ULTRA) HEAD ON BOGEY/BANDIT which is closing a reporting AIR-AAO aircraft from ahead. (See ANNEX A) HEADS DOWN Leader or wingman is head down in the cockpit AIR-GEN and wingman or leader is responsible for clearing. HEADS UP Alert of an activity of interest. (Normally followed AIR-GEN/ by amplifying information). AIR-AAO HEATER(____) I have detected an unidentified IR source bearing MAR-GEN (____). HEATWAVE In AIR/SUB co-operation, a VHF homing method. MAR-ASW (Submarine as transmitting unit). HEAVY A group known to contain three or more individual AIR-AAO entities. HECKLERS Night strike group. AIR-MAR HELOT AEW surface terminal equipment. MAR-PIC HEY RUBE Need support. Come to my assistance. MAR-GEN HIGH Target altitude is above 40.000’ MSL. AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO 30 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: HIGHDRINK Helicopter in flight refueling from a surface vessel. AIR-MAR HIGHWAY___ Conduct Jezebel line of bearing search degrees MAR-ASW from ___(point of reference). HIMALAYAS In AIR/SUB co-operation, the aircraft approaches MAR-ASW the contact area directly without homing assistance from the co-operating submarine. HIT(s) 1. (A/A) momentary radar return(s) in search. AIR-AAO (Indicates approximate altitude information from fighter). 2. (A/G) Weapons impact within lethal distance. HOLD DOWN Key transmitter for DF steer. AIR-GEN HOLD FIRE Do not open fire/cease firing (missiles in flight MAR-GEN/ must be destroyed). The direction to hold fire AIR-AAO should be repeated at the end of a transmission HOLDING Aircraft are joined or in close formation. MAR-PIC/ HANDS AIR-GEN HOLLOW 1. Any data link message not received. MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN 2. Unusable downlink to FMV. FMV screen AIR-AGO freezes or is not updating, this is indicated by the picture not rotating or slant range not changing. HOMEPLATE Home airfield/carrier. AIR-GEN HOMER Any homing beacon equipment. Type may be EW specified (e.g. LF, VHF, radar etc.). HOMING Friends returning for recovery. MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN HONEY New target report. In naval gunfire support, made MAR-ASUW by spotters to the supporting arms coordination centre (SACC) as soon as possible as new targets are discovered or when known targets are given a correct location. 31 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: HOOK 1. (direction) Perform an in-place 180-degree turn. MAR-PIC/ AIR-GEN 2. (descriptor) Datalink to cue sensors to described A/S point (point of interest/SAM/mark point/TN/etc.). HOOKER Fishing or other small craft. MAR-PIC HOOK LOCKER The unit specified has been entered as a MAR-PIC participant on Link 11 but is not active on the net (the (PU)-symbol appears in a separate location known as the quote HOOK LOCKER unquote for systems so programmed) HOOTER Friendly jammer. EW HOPPER Hovercraft/Air Cushion/Ground effect machines. AIR-MAR HOT (maritime) Sonar contact is held. MAR-ASW (air) 1. (a) Refers to the start of the CAP leg in the AIR-GEN direction of the threat. (b) High aspect target. 2. (a) Attack geometry will result in roll out in front of the target. (b) Group heading towards FRIENDLY aircraft. 3. ordnance employment authorized, expected or completed (A/G), Cleared IN/OFF. 4. Defined area is expected to receive fire AIR-AGO (enemy or friendly) HOTEL FOX HF radio. AIR-GEN HOT PIPE Snorkel or I am snorkeling. MAR-ASW HOVERTAC An attack conducted by a dipping helo on its own MAR-ASW target, while maintaining sonar contact. HUFFDUFF HFDF equipment or unit fitted with HFDF EW equipment. HUSH Execute emission control in accordance with EW emission control policy or the emission policy in force as indicated. HUSKY Active radar missile is at high PRF active. AIR-AAO 32 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: ID Intercept and identify the target or ID AIR-AAO accomplished, followed by type of aircraft. IDENTIFY Re-identify target/HOSTILE aircraft. MAR-PIC SQUAWK FOUR IDENT A-F Perform relevant identification action. AIR-MAR I GO (___) I am leaving my patrol mission in _____ minutes. AIR-MAR I HOLD This may be used when a unit reports a track. MAR-PIC IDLE Surface vehicles are stationary. AIR-GEN I MAKE____ My information to amplify or clarify the appropriate MAR-PIC plot, which differs from that reported previously is ____. IN (Direction) 1. Indicating a turn towards a known threat. AIR-AGO/ Opposite of OUT. AIR-AAO 2. Indicating entering terminal phase of an air-to-ground attack. Opposite of OFF. INDIA Mode IV. AIR-GEN INDIANS Ships of a Surface Action Group (SAG). MAR-ASUW INDICATE(ING) A command to set (or have set) a particular speed. AIR-MAR May be in knots indicated or in Mach, depending upon the controlled aircraft expressed as follows; knots indicated in three digits, i.e. three five zero (350); Mach - two or three digits with the word point separated whole numbers from tenths and hundreds, i.e. one point one three (1.13) or point nine three (.93). INFOTAC A type of vectored attack, used when the directing MAR-ASW unit broadcasts sonar contact information and the attacking aircraft must solve his own fire control solution. IN HOT/DRY Aircrew has begun final attack run and intends to AIR-AGO expend ordnance (hot) or to conduct a simulated attack without expending ordnance (dry). 33 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: IN PLACE Perform indicated manoeuvre simultaneously. AIR-AAO (direction) INSTANT The signal is to be retransmitted as soon as AIR-MAR possible. INTEL Information or source that is of a higher MAR-GEN classification than can be discussed or revealed (R) on this circuit. INTERROGATE Interrogate the designated contact/track or raid on MAR-PIC/ the IFF-mode indicated. AIR-MAR INTERVENE Immediately divert a track of interest to: AIR-AAO TO ( ) 1. an airport 2. a specified direction IN THE DARK Contact is in a known radar blind zone. AIR-AAO INTRUDER An individual, unit or weapon system in or near an MAR-ASUW/ operational or exercise area, which represents the AIR-GEN/ threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive AIR-MAR activity. INVESTIGATE Verify specified element(s) of ROE, positive AIR-GEN identification(PID), collateral damage estimate(CDE) and/or coordination of forces on the referenced target/track. I STAY(____) I am remaining with you on patrol/mission_____ AIR-MAR hours. I WANT Originator requires reporting responsibility of MAR-PIC nominated track. 34 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: JACKAL Surveillance network participating group (NPG) of AIR-GEN link-16/TADIL J. JAMMER Non-friendly jammer. EW JELLO Inverse synthetic aperture radar. AIR-GEN/ AIR-MAR JEZEBEL JEZEBEL operations. MAR-ASW JEZEBEL KIT JEZEBEL equipment. MAR-ASW JINK Perform an unpredictable manoeuvre to negate a AIR-GEN gun tracking solution JINKING Unpredictable manoeuvres, i.e. to negate a MAR-ASW/ weapons tracking solution. AIR-GEN JOE AEW IFF equipment. AIR-MAR JOINING Aircraft joining or rejoining the formation. AIR-GEN JOKER A FRIENDLY track acting as a SUSPECT for MAR-PIC (maritime) exercise purposes. (air) Fuel state above BINGO at which AIR-GEN separation/bugout/ event termination should begin. JUDY ANGLE I have a contact and am tracking over intercept by AIR-GEN/ angle lock-on; continue to give frequent range AIR-MAR data. JUDY AD fighter has radar/ visual contact and is taking AIR-AAO control of the intercept within a close control mission. JUG Submarine communications buoy (not trailing MAR-ASW antenna). JULIE Explosive Echo Ranging (EER). MAR-ASW JUMP(ING) Break(ing) DIP and proceed(ing) in direction or to MAR-ASW position indicated to DIP again. 35 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: KE GOBLIN detected by electronic surveillance. MAR-PIC KEEP CLEAR Keep clear of contact bearing_____degrees (true MAR-GEN or magnetic)_____miles from me or reference point. KEY Communication signal. EW KH GOBLIN detected by hydrophone effect. EW KICK (Degrees RH/LH or heading) - a defensive check AIR-GEN turn in a specified direction. KICK__TACK__ Shift line number (line identifier) to frequency EW column (column identifier) as indicated. KILL A fighter call to indicate the targeted threat aircraft AIR-AAO has been successfully engaged. KILO A friendly track of special interest. MAR-PIC KINGPIN Reference position established arbitrarily by an MAR-ASW aircraft for reporting the position of a CONTACT or DATUM. KK Two-letter general type designator for GOBLIN. MAR-PIC KNOCK IT OFF Safety directive to cease air combat exercise AIR-GEN manoeuvres/attacks/activities KNUCKLE Disturbed water caused by manoeuvring MAR-GEN submarine or surface craft. KOBOLD MEZ is not active. (Opposite of OILFIELD). MAR-GEN 36 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: LADDER Picture label with three or more groups on the AIR-GEN same azimuth but separated by range. Group names should be LEAD GROUP, MIDDLE GROUP, TRAIL GROUP. LAME DUCK An aircraft in a minor state of emergency resulting AIR-GEN/ from ordnance or radio failure, oxygen leak, or AIR-MAR other cause. LAMPS Lighting is to be restricted as indicated. MAR-GEN BLACK - No lights to be visible. MODIFIED - As specified by operation orders, instructions or signals. BRIGHT - No restrictions imposed on the use of illumination. LANCE Active shipborne sonar. MAR-ASW LANCE Active fire control sonar. MAR-ASW ATTACKER LANCE DIVER Variable depth sonar. MAR-ASW LANCE Active medium or long range sonar. MAR-ASW SEARCHER LANCE Hull mounted, downward looking classification MAR-ASW SOUNDER sonar. LAP One causeway has been placed alongside another MAR-GEN COMPLETED and secured. LASER ON Start laser designation. AIR-AGO LASING Speaker is firing the laser. AIR-AGO LAST Command and control (C2) term that provides the AIR-AAO last contact altitude from a high fidelity source (fighter, radar, etc.). LATE____ Your wave is late indicated minutes. MAR-GEN LAZY Equipment indicated is at standby. MAR-GEN/ AIR-GEN LEAD TRAIL Inner group, formation of two or more contacts AIR-AAO separated in range. 37 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: LEAKER Airborne threat has passed through a defensive AIR-AAO layer. LEAN (direction) Offset/offsetting in the specified direction to avoid AIR-AAO a threat. LEASH Wire guided torpedo. MAR-ASW LEVEL Contact designated is at your ANGELS. AIR-AAO LIFEGUARD Submarine or surface ship designated for SAR MAR-GEN operations or a submarine or surface ship stationed geographically for precautionary SAR assistance. Also the name of the units designated to recover a man overboard for vessels conducting alongside operations. LIGHTBULB Turn all position lights to bright. AIR-GEN LIGHTS ON/OFF Turn on/off exterior lights. AIR-GEN LINE ABREAST Two contacts within a group side-by-side. AIR-GEN LINER Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range. AIR-GEN LISTEN Cease echo ranging and commence passive MAR-ASW search. LISTENER Passive search/attack sonar. MAR-ASW LITTLE BERTHA AEW search radar receiver MAR-PIC LITTLE JOE AEW IFF transponder. AIR-MAR LOCKED ( ) Final radar/IR lock-on. AIR-AAO 1. With group label – radar lock-on, sort is not assumed 2. With position – radar lock-on, correct targeting is not assumed LOFAR Jezebel operations in LOFAR mode. MAR-ASW 38 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: LONG RIFLE Friendly, long range air to surface missile launch AIR-AGO (Report launch (e.g. AGM-130, SLAM-ER) location in BULLSEYE format and weapons track direction) LONG SHOT Submarine is believed to have fired from outside MAR-ASW the screen. LONG STOP Standby to assist in attacking raid indicated. MAR-GEN LOOKING Aircrew has not got the ground object, reference AIR-GEN point, target in sight (opposite of CONTACT). LOOSE A form of aircraft mission control in which the AIR-GEN/ CONTROL aircraft commander selects his own speed, AIR-MAR altitude, heading and appropriate tactics required to accomplish the assigned task. LOST CONTACT 1. Previous contact is lost, provide target AIR-MAR information. 2. Sensor information on a friendly aircraft is lost. AIR-GEN LOST LOCK Loss of radar/IR lock-on. GCI is to provide target AIR-GEN information. LOST___ Reporting unit doesn’t hold contact anymore for MAR-PIC/ which it has reporting responsibility. AIR-AAO LOW Target altitude is between 500 and 1000’ MSD. AIR-GEN/ AIR-AAO 39 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: MACK NO I have reached maximum speed and am not AIR-MAR closing my target. MACK YES I have reached maximum speed and am closing AIR-MAR my target. MADCAT MAD-fitted helicopters. MAR-ASW MADDOG Visual AIM-120 launch. AIR-AAO (R) MADMAN I have a MAD contact. MAR-ASW MADVEC Vectored MAD verification run. MAR-ASW MAGNUM (H)ARM launch. AIR-AGO MANOEUVRE Specified group is maneuvering in azimuth, range AIR-AAO (azimuth/range/ and/or altitude. altitude) MANY Eight or more aircraft. MAR-PIC MAPPING Multi-function radar in an A/G mode. AIR-GEN MARK Record the location of a point/object of interest. AIR-AGO MARKER 1. Submarine - fire a black, green or yellow smoke MAR-ASW signal. 2. Aircraft - visually identify submarine. 3. A unit maintaining contact on a target from a position which gives it an immediate offensive capability. MARKING Friendly aircraft is leaving contrails. AIR-AAO MARK(ING) DIP Helicopter come (coming) to hover and commence MAR-ASW (commencing) sonar search. MARK(ING) Helicopter come(ing) to hover. MAR-ASW HOOVER MARK GATE Helicopter is proper distance downwind from dip MAR-ASW point. Commence(ing) automatic transition to hover. MARKPOINT Datalink non-designated geographic point of AIR-GEN interest. 40 RATIFICATION DRAFT 1 NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED NATO/PfP UNCLASSIFIED APP-7(E) WORD: MEANING: OPERATIONS: MARRIAGE LST is connected to seaward end of pier. MAR-GEN MARRY Assisting ship may attack in concert with attacking MAR-ASW ship as opportunity offers. MARSHAL(ING) Establish(ed) holding at a specific point. MAR-GEN MATCH SPARKLE Overlay IR point. AIR-AGO MAYPOLE Non-directional sonobuoy. May be supplemented MAR-ASW by ACTIVE to denote active buoy or PASSIVE to denote passive buoy. MEADOW A predesignated area in which a submarine may MAR-ASW operate during the implementation of GRASSHOPPER procedures. MEATBALL Pilot has landing aid source light image. AIR-MAR MEDIUM Target altitude between 1000 ft. MSD and 40.000 AIR-GEN ft. MSL MELD Adjust radar scan volume to cover the same target AIR-AAO group. MELT Informs helicopters that their movements are no AIR-MAR longer restricted by FREEZE order. MERGED (Maritime) -Tracks have come together. MAR-PIC (Air) - 1. Radar returns/tracks have come together. 2. Friendlies and targets have arrived in the same AIR-AAO visual arena. MICKEY Referencing the Have Quick Time of the Day AIR-GEN (TOD) signal. MIDDLEMAN Communication relay which requires receipt and AIR-MAR subsequent manual retransmission. MIDGET A very small submarine which has pressure hull MAR-PIC and which accommodates a small crew. MIDNIGHT Informative C2 functions are no longer available AIR-AAO (opposite of SUNRISE). MIKEDUFF MFDF equipment or unit fitted with MFDF EW equipment. 41
