Appendix A Multiservice Tactical Brevity Codes - Cont'd

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Extended

Short term maneuver to gain energy, distance or separation;

normally with the intent of re-engaging

Eyeball

1. Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility.

2. EO/IR/NVD acquisition of an aircraft. Normally followed be ()

number of aircraft observed

Fade (direction)

Directive call to HVAA to continue present mission while

extending range from target in response to perceived threat

Faded

Previous radar contact is lost

Fast

Target speed is estimated to be 600 knots ground speed/mach 1 or

greater

Father

TACAN station

Feet Wet/Dry

Flying over water/land

Fence (In/Out)

set cockpit switches as appropriate prior to entering/exiting the

combat area

Fireball

Possible multiple missile launches by Patriot being conducted (i.e.

in response to TBM attack)

1.(USAF) Target with a stable aspect of 120-150

Flank(ing)

2. (NAVAL) Target with stable aspect of 30-60

Flash

Temporarily torn on prebriefed IFF mode or system

Float

Directive/informative to expand the formation laterally within

visual limits to maintain a radar contact or prepare for defensive

response

Fox(number)

Simulated/actual launch of air-to-air weapons

ONE- semi-active radar-guided missile

TWO- Infrared-guided missile

THREE- active radar-guided missile

Fox Three Close

AIM-120 launched inside MPRF active range

Fox Mike

VHF/FM radio

Friendly

A positively identified friendly contact

Furball

A turning fight involving multiple aircraft

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