Brevity Codes Brevity codes are used to keep communication brief and concise while delivering as much information as possible. See below some of the more commonly used TAC-C2 Brevity Codes.  Code Meaning ABORT Cease action or terminate the attack prior to weapons release or event or mission. ALPHA CHECK Request for confirmation of bearing and range from aircraft to described point. ANGELS Height of FRIENDLY aircraft in thousands of feet from mean sea level (MSL). AS FRAGGED Unit or element will be performing exactly as briefed or scheduled. AZIMUTH A picture label describing two GROUPS separated laterally. GROUP names will be referenced by cardinal directions BASE [+/- number] Reference number used to indicate such information as headings, altitude, fuels, etc BINGO Prebriefed fuel state needed for recovery. BOGEY DOPE Request for information on indicated or closest GROUP in bearing, range, altitude, and aspect (BRAA) format (with appropriate fill-ins). BREAK [direction] Perform an immediate maximum performance turn in the indicated direction (default is a 180-degree turn). BUSTER Fly at maximum continuous speed CLEARED TO ENGAGE Clearance to fire on designated GROUP or target. COMMIT Intercept the GROUP(S) of interest. NB: Does not indicate authority to release weapons CONTACT Sensor information at the stated position. DECLARE Inquiry as to the ID of specified track(s), target(s), or correlated GROUP. Responses may include: FRIENDLY, BOGEY, BANDIT, HOSTILE, NEUTRAL, UNABLE, CLEAN, or FURBALL. FADED Sensor data is lost on GROUP or CONTACT FAKER A FRIENDLY track acting as a HOSTILE for exercise purposes. GORILLA Large force of indeterminate numbers and formation of unknown or non-friendly aircraft. HOME PLATE Home airfield or ship. ID 1.  Directive call to identify the target or track 2.  (type) ID is accomplished, followed by type JOKER Fuel state above BINGO at which separation, BUGOUT, or event termination should begin. JUDY Aircrew has taken control of the intercept and only requires situation awareness information; controller will minimize radio transmissions. KNOCK-IT-OFF Cease all air combat maneuvers, attacks, activities, or exercises (training use only). MERGE(D) FRIENDLIES and targets have arrived in the visual arena. NO JOY / BLIND Aircrew does not have visual contact with the TARGET or BANDIT. Opposite of TALLY. PEDRO Combat search and rescue helicopter. PICTURE A request to provide information pertinent to the mission in a digital bullseye format unless briefed otherwise. SNIFF [type] Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter. TALLY Sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy position. Opposite of NO JOY. TARGETED Fighter has acquired assigned GROUP and has assumed responsibility for it. WINCHESTER No ordnance remaining. EMBELLISH (UK MMATM Term Only). A codeword signifying that an Aircraft is prepared to act as a target for fighter interception.  Descriptions of Airborne Tracks The following descriptor codes will be used to identify TRACK(S)/GROUP(S). Code Description FRIENDLY A positively identified FRIENDLY aircraft, ship, spacecraft, or ground position BANDIT Positively identified as an enemy in accordance with (IAW) theater ID criteria. The term does not imply direction or authority to engage. BOGEY A CONTACT whose identity is unknown STRANGER CONTACT not involved in the exercise (Used only in Training)  HOSTILE A contact identified as enemy upon which clearance to fire is authorized IAW theater rules of engagement (ROE).  NEUTRAL A positively identified aircraft, ship, or ground position whose characteristics, behavior, origin, or nationality indicate it is neither supporting nor opposing FRIENDLY forces