455TTP 3-1.1 Operational Brevity Words, Definitions, and Counter Air Standards

This attachment establishes common brevity codes, counterair communications standards, and definitions. Understanding the terms and standards allows minimized radio transmissions while executing tactics described in 455TTP 3-1 series manuals.

This common understanding, however, is dependent on the following rules:
• These lists are not all inclusive.
• Use plain English when required.
• Words listed below should be used in lieu of words or phrases with similar definitions.
• When a flight lead makes directive calls, wingmen must respond with the directed action to the best of their ability.
• If the wingman uses a "directive" term/word, it is a request and the flight/element lead reserves the right to approve or deny the wingman's requested action.