BULLSEYE
an established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (Magnetic) and range (nautical miles) from this point.
ALPHA CHECK
Request for confirmation of bearing and range from aircraft to described point
SQUAWK
Operate IFF/selective ID feature as indicated or Selective ID feature is operating as indicated
SQUAWKING
Bogey is responding with an IFF or selective ID feature mode or code other than that prescribed by the air tasking order or ID criteria.
PAINT(S)
An interrogated GROUP or radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF, or sleective ID feature Modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria
SWEET
1) Valid response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check request. 2) Confirms receipt of data link information. 3) Equipment indicated is operating effeciently. (Opposite of SOUR; cancels out SICK, BENT
SOUR
1.) Invalid or no response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check. 2) Potential problems with net entry, initiates pre-mission link troubleshooting.
FRIENDLY
A positively identified FRIENDLY aircraft, ship, spacecraft, or ground position
BOGEY
A contact whose identity is unkown
HOSTILE
Contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized IAW theater rules of engagement
BANDIT
Psotively identified as an enemy IAW theater ID criteria. The terms does not imply direction or authority to engage. 2) a SUSPECT whose orbital paramteres are such that it may become a collection and/or counterspace concern to a spacecraft in the relative near-term therfore limiting decision space.
SPADES
An interrogated GROUP or radar contact that lack all of the air tasking order IFF or selective ID feature modes and codes required for the ID criteria.
CAP(ING)
Establish a combat air patrol at a specified point, used prior to committing forces in support of a defensice operation; 2) Informative call that an aircraft is established in an orbit
Timber
Link 16 Network
WILCO
Will Comply with Received instructions
UNABLE
Unable Cannot comply as requested or directed
GADGET
Radar or emitter Equipment
SICK (System)
System is indicated is degraded or partially operative. Cancelled by SWEET
BENT (System)
System indicated is inoperative. Cancelled by SWEET
MIDNIGHT
C2 sensors are unavailable due to degradation
SUNRISE
C2 sensors are available. Opposite of MIDNIGHT.
OUTLAW
Contact has met point of origin criteria for ROE.
WHAT STATE
1st Number: Activve radar
2nd Number: Sem-active number
3rd Number: IR Missiles
4th Number: Gun or no gun
Bogey Dope
Request for information or closest GROUP in BRAA format