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36 Cards in this Set
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MOVER
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Unidentified surface vehicles in motion
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TRACK (w/ direction)
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A group/contact's direction of flight/movement; voiced in eight cardinal/sub-cardinal directions
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IDLE
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Call indicating surface vehicles are stationary
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(Target/object) CAPTURED
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Aircrew has acquired and is able to track a specified air-to-surface (A/S) target with an on-board sensor
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DETAILS
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Request for modified CAS 9-Line brief/[N] 15-Line Brief
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LOWDOWN
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Request to provide tactical ground information pertinent to the mission
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ROTATOR
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Moving target indicator (MTI) return that signifies a high probability of a rotating antenna
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CONTACT
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Acknowledges sighting of specific reference point either visually or via sensor
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SCRUB
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(MTI) Return that signifies a low, slow airborne target
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SKUNK
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A radar or visual maritime surface contact whose identify is unknown
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ROBBER
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A surface vessel that is identified as an enemy IAW theater ID criteria. The term does not necessarily imply clearance to engage
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ABORT
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Directive call to cease action, attack, event, or mission and is directive for all flight members to immediately execute a departure from tactic in progress
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AWAKE
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Land/surface emitter activity detected via COMINT. Opposite of ASLEEP
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ASLEEP
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No longer detecting land/surface emitter activity detected via COMINT. Opposite of AWAKE
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REPORTED
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Information provided is derived from an off board source/Information provided is derived from a non-SIGINT source
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APPROVED
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Request is granted and there are no known traffic/constraints. Used primarily on CAS-related frequencies/nets
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EYELID
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Possible improvised explosive device detected via airborne/ground sensor
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INVESTIGATE
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Verify specified elements of ROE, PID, CDE, and/or coordination of forces on the referenced track number or target
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TARGET
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ROE, PID, coordination of forces, and commanders' guidance requirements on the referenced track/target have been satisfied. Track/target correlation and CDE must be accomplished prior to employing fires
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SMACK
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Clearance to employ ordnance/fires on surface target coordinates. ROE, PID, CDE, coordination of forces and commanders' guidance requirements on the referenced target/track have been satisfied. Not utilized in a CAS engagement
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AWOL
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Informative call indicating violation of procedural control de-confliction measure
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ESTABLISHED
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A kill box that is in effect, either planned via the joint targeting cycle or immediate during execution
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OPEN
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Used to further describe a portion or portions of a kill box that are open to fires without further coordination or deconfliction
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ACTIVE
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An established kill box that has aircraft flying in the space defined by the kill box or effects of air or other joint fires within the boundaries of the kill box
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COLD
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An established kill box that is not active; all portions of the kill box are open to fires unless identified as closed
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CLOSED
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Used to describe a portion or portions of an established kill box in which fires or effects of fires are not allowed without further coordination
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CANCELLED
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The kill box is no longer in effect
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SCAR (Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance)
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A mission flown for the purpose of detecting targets and coordinating or performing attack or reconnaissance on those targets; SCAR missions are flown in a specific geographic area and are an element of the C2 interface to coordinate multiple flights, detect and attack targets, neutralize enemy air defenses, and provide battle damage assessment
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ALO (Air Liaison Officer)
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An AF officer which is aligned to a U.S. Army combat maneuver unit, supporting either conventional or special operations. The ALO mission is to advise ground commanders on the appropriate use of air, space and cyber power; establish and maintain command and control of air support missions; and act as an inter-service liaison
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FAC(A) -- Forward Air Controller Airborne
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A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. Normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party. Provides coordination and terminal attack control for CAS missions as well as locating and marking ground targets
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Forward Edge of the Battle Area
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The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed, exclusing the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the maneuver of units
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FLOT -- Forward Line of Own Troops
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A line which indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. Normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces
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FSCL -- Fire Support Coordination Line
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A permissive fire control measure that may be established by a corps within its area of operation to support its concept of the operation. The purpose is to allow the corps and its subordinate and supporting units to expeditiously attack targets of opportunity beyond the line
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Joint Terminal Attack Controller
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A qualified military service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations
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TACP -- Tactical Air Control Party
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A subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system designed to provide air liaison to land forces and for the control of aircraft
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Terminal Control
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Terminal control is the authority to direct aircraft to maneuver into a position to deliver ordnance, passengers, or cargo to a specific location or target
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