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AE-LHATC-OPM-000
AMPHIBIOUS ATC MANUAL GLOSSARY
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07/21/2008

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ANCHOR
Definition
ESTABLISHING A HOLDING POSITION
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AOA
Definition
AMPHIBIOUS OPERATING AREA
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AZIMUTH
Definition
A MAGNETIC BEARING EXTENDING FROM AN AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION AID (TACAN)
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BASE ALTITUDE
Definition
THE LOWEST ALTITUDE IN A HOLDING PATTERN
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BEADWINDOW
Definition
YOUR LAST TRANSMISSION DISCLOSED AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF FRIENDLY INFORMATION
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BDA
Definition
BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESMENT
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BINGO
Definition
PROCEED TO A SPECIFIED AIRFIELD OR CARRIER
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BINGO STATE
Definition
AMOUNT OF FUEL PLUS DESIGNATED RESERVE NECESSARY TO PROCEED TO ALTERNATE AIRFIELD
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BUTTON
Definition
A CHANNELIZED RADIO FREQUENCY DESIGNATED BY NUMBER OR COLOR
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BUZZER
Definition
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS JAMMING
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CAS
Definition
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT. AIRCRAFT ASSIGNED TO PROTECT GROUND UNITS
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CHAFF
Definition
RADAR-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL DISPERSED BY SHIPS OR AIRCRAFT TO COUNTER RADAR CONTROLLED GUIDED WEPONS
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CLEAN
Definition
AN AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION WHEN THE LANDING GEAR IS UP
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CLEAN UP
Definition
AN ORDER FOR AN AIRCRAFT TO TRANSITION FROM LANDING CONFIGURATION TO THE CLEAN POSITION
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DIRTY
Definition
THE AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION FOR LANDING (WHEELS DOWN)
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DIRTY UP
Definition
AN ORDER FOR AN AIRCRAFT TO TRANSITION FROM CLEAN TO LANDING CONFIGURATION
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DIVERT
Definition

INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO A PILOT TO CHANGE DESTINATION

Term
DUMP CHARLIE
Definition
A SIGNAL AUTHORIZING A PILOT TO DISCHARGE (DUMP) USABLE FUEL TO REACH LANDING WEIGHT
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EARLY BIRDS
Definition
AIRCRAFT THAT LAUNCH BEFORE THE SCHEDULED LAUNCH TIME OF THE EVENT ON WHICH THEY ARE SCHEDULED
Term
FCF
Definition
FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT
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FOUL DECK
Definition
UNABLE TO LAUNCH OR RECOVER AIRCRAFT
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GADGET
Definition
AN ALL-ENCLUSIVE TERM FOR RADAR/EQUIPMENT
Term
HEFOE SQUAWKS
Definition
HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL, FUEL, OXYGEN, ENGINE  MODE 1 SQUAWKS USED DURING LOST COMMUNICATIONS
Term
HOME PLATE
Definition
THE SHORE FACILITY OR SHIP FROM WHICH A FLIGHT ORIGINATED
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HOMER
Definition
NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON (NDB)
Term
HUD
Definition
HEADS UP DISPLAY
Term
IAS
Definition
INDICATED AIR SPEED
Term
JOINED
Definition

A TERM USED TO INDICATE THAT TWO OR MORE AIRCRAFT ARE JOINED IN FORMATION FLIGHT (HOLDING HANDS IS USED SOMETIMES)

Term
LCAC
Definition
LANDING CRAFT AIR CUSHION
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MAGNETIC BEARING
Definition
A BEARING IN RELATION TO MAGNETIC NORTH
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MAGNETIC HEADING
Definition
A HEADING IN RELATION TO MAGNETIC NORTH. A/C NAVIGATE BY MAGNETIC HEADING
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MARK YOUR FATHER
Definition
A CONTROLLER REQUEST TO A PILOT FOR THE AIRCRAFT'S TACAN RADIAL AND DME DISTANCE FROM THE SHIP
Term
MOTHER
Definition
CALL SIGN OF OWN SHIP
Term
NO JOY
Definition
A TERM USED IN PILOT/CONTROLLER COMMS TO INDICATE THAT THE PILOT DOES NOT HAVE VISUAL CONTACT W/ A TARGET, OR WAS UNSUCCESSFUL IN PERFORMING THE ASSIGNED TASK
Term
ON TOP
Definition
A PILOT REPORT INDICATING THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS OPERATING IN VMC ABOVE A CLOUD LAYER
Term
PALM TREE
Definition
A TERM FOR A HELICOPTER UNABLE TO FOLD ITS MAIN ROTOR BLADES
Term
PAN PAN
Definition
URGENT TRANSMISSION SIGNAL
Term
PONY
Definition
MAIL
Term
RELATIVE BEARING
Definition
A BEARING IN RELATION TO THE BOW OF THE CARRIER OR NOSE OF AN AIRCRAFT
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SEE ME
Definition
A REQUEST FOR THE PILOT TO REPORT SIGHTING THE SHIP IN SIGHT
Term
SOUR
Definition
A TERM USED IN PILOT/CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION INDICATING THAT THE AIRCRAFT OR SHIPBOARD SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT ARE INOPERATIVE (SOUR FATHER)
Term
STICK
Definition
PERSONNEL
Term
SWEET
Definition
A TERM USED IN COMMUNICATIONS INDICATING THAT THE AIRCRAFT OR SHIPBOARD SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT ARE OPERATIVE (SWEET FATHER)
Term
TALLY-HO
Definition
A PILOT REPORT INDICATIONG A TARGET HAS BEEN VISUALLY ACQUIRED
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TEXACO
Definition
A TERM FOR FUEL OR A TANKER AIRCRAFT
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TRUE BEARING
Definition
A BEARING IN RELATION TO TRUE NORTH
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TRUE HEADING
Definition
A HEADING IN RELATION TO TRUE NORTH. SHIPS NAVIGATE BY TRUE HEADING
Term
WINCHESTER
Definition
AIRCRAFT IS OUT OF ORDNANCE
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