Brevity Code

[Sol75]

this was written for an old Falcon 4.0 Squadron, so some terms (such as Missile launch and radar terms) are not applicable to AH, however the majority is. When we get into heated combat, or are flying with a large number of folks on, use of the Brevity Code could assist us in getting our radio communications through quickly and succinctly. By no means do i say not to chat with each other, but we may want to learn to sue this when we are in deep combat, and radio comms are at a premium.
Fighter pilot "slang" has invaded the vocabulary of everyday folk. Prior to the movie Top Gun, I can

[Sol75]

DEFENSIVE: (Spike/Missile/SAM/Mud/AAA) – Subject is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to the threat. If not explicitly stated, threat is assumed to an air/air threat.
DRAG/DRAGGING: (Direction) – Bogey/Bandit maneuvering to 60 degrees or less aspect. Can also describe your own actions.
ENGAGED: Maneuvering with respect to a threat or target in order to kill or negate an attack.
EXTEND: (Direction) – Directive to temporally depart the immediate "fight" location gain energy, distance, time, situational awareness, or a combination of all. The intent is to reengage as soon as desired parameter is achieved.
FADED: Radar contact is lost or has "faded" from your radar display.
FLEET WET/DRY: Transitioning from flying over water/land.
FENCE CHECK/FENCE IN/FENCE OUT: Set cockpit switches as appropriate to your location. Generally means to arm up weapons as you enter enemy territory and safe them as you proceed back to friendly airspace.
FLANK/FLANKING: Target with a stable aspect of 120 degrees to 150 degrees.
FLOAT: Expand the formation laterally within visual limits. Used to initiate a "bracket" or to force a commit from a trailing bandit.
FOX ONE: Simulated/actual launch of semi-active radar guided missile. An AIM 7 Sparrow.
FOX TWO: Simulated/actual launch of an IR guided missile. An AIM 9.
FOX THREE: Simulated/actual launch of a fully active missile. AN AMRAAM/Phoenix.
GADGET: Radar or sensor equipment.
GIMBALL: (Direction) – Radar target of interest is approaching azimuth or elevation limits of your radar and you are about to loose contact.
GORILLA: A large number of unknown contacts that appear to maneuver to a common objective.
GROUP: Radar Contacts that appear to operate together within approximately 3 Nm of each other.
HARD LEFT/RIGHT: Directive call to initiate a High-G, energy sustaining turn. Generally used when entering a fight offensively. A ‘break’ turn is used for a defensive situation.
HIGH: Target altitude at or above 30,000 feet MSL.
HIT: A Radar return on the Radar scope (A/A).
HOLDING HANDS: Aircraft together in a coordinated visual formation.
HOME PLATE: Home airfield.
HOT: 1.) For an AI intercept ‘hot’ describes geometry will result in roll out in front of target 2.) Pointing toward the anticipated threats in a CAP (A/A). 3.) Weapons employment authorized.
IN PLACE: (Left/Right) – Simultaneously maneuvering the whole flight in the specified direction.
JOKER: Has had several definitions 1.) Fuel state is such that the mission can continue to the target via scheduled route and RTB, but with little or no reserve. 2.) Fuel state is such that the entire mission can be flown and all the ordnance carried all the way back to home plate. Generally used when the target is obscured by WX and Higher Headquarter directives preclude jettisoning bombs prior to RTB.
KILL: Commit and kill specified target.
LADDER: Three or more groups in trail formations. It appears as a "ladder" on the radar display
LINE ABREAST: A side-by-side formation.
LOCKED: (BRA/Direction) – Radar Lock on. DOES NOT ASSUME SORT OR TARGETNING responsibilities are met unless specifically stated.
LOW: Target altitude below 10,000 feet MSL
MEDIUM: Target altitude between 10,000 and 30,00 feet MSL.
MERGE/ MERGED: 1.) Bandits and friendlies are in the visual arena. 2.) Radar returns have come together.
MUSIC: Electronic radar jamming.
NO JOY: Lost or no visual contact with the target/bandit; opposite of TALLY.
NOTCH: (Direction) – Radar missile defensive maneuver to place threat radar/missile near the beam.
PADLOCKED: Aircrew cannot take eyes off target without risk of losing tally/visual.
PAINT: Friendly AAI/APX interrogation return.
PICTURE: Situation briefing given by AWACS or GCI that provides a general tactical overview.
POSIT: Request for a position report.
PRESS: Continue the attack; mutual support will be maintained.
SEPARATE: Leaving a specific engagement.
SHACKLE: A weave or a single crossing of flight paths in order to regain formation geometry.
SHOOTER: Aircraft that will employ ordnance or "shoot"
SLOW: speed of less than 300 knots.
SNAP: (object, destination, location.) – An immediate vector to the requested target or geographic point.
SORTED: Pre-briefed criteria has been met insuring each flight member have separate targets.
SPIKE: RWR indication of AI threat.
SPITTER: (Direction) – An Aircraft that has departed from the engagement.
STACK: Two or more groups with a high/low altitude separation.
STATUS: Request for an individual’s tactical situation; generally described as "offensive," "defensive," or "neutral."
STINGER: Formation with single Bogey/Bandit in trail.
SWITCH/SWITCHED: Indicates an attacker is changing from one aircraft to another.
TALLY: Bandit in sight; opposite of "NO JOY."
TARGET: Specific sort responsibility
TRAIL: Formation of two or more aircraft following one another.
TRAILER: The last aircraft in a formation.
TRASHED: Missile in flight has been defeated.
TUMBLEWEED: Indicates limited situation awareness, no tally, no visual, a request for information.
VEE/VIC: Vic formation, single aircraft in the lead and an element in trail.
VISUAL: Friendly aircraft in sight; opposite of "BLIND."
WALL: Three or more groups in line abreast/side-by-side formation.
WEDGE: Tactical formation of two or more aircraft with the single in front and two line abreast behind: Same as a "Vee" formation.
WEEDS: Very low altitude.
WINCHESTER: No ordnance remaining.