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

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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.