CAS / JTAC Multi-Service Brevity Codes

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering standardized CAS / JTAC brevity codes and radio procedures.

TALLY

Target spotted visually.

NO JOY

Target NOT spotted visually.

CONTACT

Mentioned reference point seen, but not the target.

VISUAL

Friendly aircraft spotted visually.

BLIND

Friendly aircraft NOT spotted visually.

SPARKLE

Infrared marking in progress on the ground.

WINCHESTER

No remaining ammunition on board.

RIFLE

Firing of a guided air-to-ground missile.

ONE AWAY

Release of a conventional bomb.

PIG

Release of a glide weapon.

SPLASH

Target hit or destroyed.

CLEARED HOT

Authorized to drop or fire.

CLEARED DRY

Pass authorized WITHOUT ordnance release.

IN

Aircraft on final approach to the target.

OFF

Aircraft moving away after its pass.

ABORT ABORT ABORT

Immediate cancellation (x3).

CHECK FIRE

Cease or suspend firing.

KNOCK IT OFF

Immediate termination of the exercise.

BITTERSWEET

Possible friendly fire (fratricide) alert.

DANGER CLOSE

Target is close to friendly troops.

BINGO

Minimum fuel required to return.

BENT

System or equipment broken / out of order.

SAY AGAIN

Repeat the last message.

STANDBY

Wait, do not transmit.

COPY

Message received and understood.

WILCO

Understood, will execute.