Comm Brevity Glossary

INTERCEPT PROCEDURES TEXTBOOK

(2) "Buster, set speed ____" Military power is used to accelerate to the IAS or IMN

designated by the weapons officer.

(3) "Throttle back, set speed ____" The pilot will decrease speed to the IMN desired by

the weapons officer.

(4) "Throttle right back" The pilot will decrease speed as rapidly as possible by

retarding the throttles and using the speed brake. The pilot will continue to slow to minimum

flight speed or until a "Hold speed" command is given.

The prospective weapons officer should understand that the performance of the F-14, F-15E

and F/A-18 are considerably different from that of VT-86 training aircraft. Although possible in

any of these aircraft, the weapons officer should realize that "Climb," "Buster" and "Hard as

poss" may not be available simultaneously in the T-39.

Comm Brevity Glossary

An unclassified portion of the Comm Brevity Glossary from the Multi-service Tactical Brevity

Codes (MCM 3-1), March 1996 is included in the back of this textbook. It is mandatory that

the weapons officer commit these communication terms to memory. These terms will be used

not only in VT-86, but also in operational squadrons.

"In fighter flying, a panic message is the greatest of all crimes. Practice on the ground the exact

words you will use to cover any situation in the air. Say it over and over again until it becomes

automatic."

Captain Reade Tilley, RAF

WWII, 7 Victories