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Réf. : 3.75.007Auteur(s) : TacnoDate du document : 08/02/2013Version du document : 1.0.1

BREVITY C.A.S.

Ce document couvre le Brevity code spécifique à l’appui aérien rapproché et L16.

Sommaire : CLOSE AIR SUPPORT LASERS DATA LINKS MARKING Other Brevity Terms Exemples de communications

Crédit : MULTI­SERVICE BREVITY CODES (FM 1­02.1(FM 3­54.10) MCRP 3­25B NTTP 6­02.1 AFTTP(I) 3­2.5 )

JUNE 2005

JFIRE MULTI­SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE JOINT APPLICATION OF FIREPOWER (FM

3­09.32 MCRP 3­16.6A NTTP 3­09.2 AFTTP(I) 3­2.6) DECEMBER 2007

A/S : Air to SurfaceEW : Electronic warfareS/S : Surface to SurfaceLOS : line of sightJTAC joint terminal attack controllerNPG : network participation group

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CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS)

ATTACK(ING) COME OFF LOOKINGATTACK COMPLETE CONTACT OFF

(weapon) AWAY CONTINUE OFFSET

BUMP/BUMP­UP CONTINUE DRY RIFLECAPTURED DANGER CLOSE RIPPLECLEARED ENGAGE SMOKECLEARED HOT HIT(S) SPARKLE

CLEARED TO ENGAGE HOT STOP

IN THUNDER

COLD LONG RIFLE

ATTACKATTACKING

[A/S] Commence air­to­surface delivery on aspecific ground target. Direction/bearing fromwhich the weapon will be coming may be given.Aircraft are committed to air­to­surface deliveryon a specific ground target. Direction/bearingfrom which the weapon will be coming may begiven.

ATTACK COMPLETE [A/S]Mandatory call from the attack aircraft tothe JTAC/FAC during Type III control indicatingcompletion of ordnance release. (See alsoCLEARED TO ENGAGE.)

(weapon) AWAY Release/launch of specified weapon (e.g.,BIRDS AWAY, PIGS AWAY, LONG RIFLEAWAY, etc.) Note: Include launch location inbullseye format and weapons track direction forPIGS and LONG RIFLE.

BUMP/BUMP­UP [A/S] A climb to acquire LOS to the target orlaser designation.

CAPTURED [A/S] Specified surface target/object has beenacquired and is being tracked with an n­boardsensor

CLEARED Requested action is authorized.

CLEARED HOT 1. [A/S] Type 1 and 2 close air supportterminal control clearance to release ordnanceon this pass.

CLEARED TO ENGAGE 1. **[A/S]Type 3 close air support terminalcontrol clearance. Attack aircraft flight leadersmay initiate attacks within the parametersimposed by the JTAC. Attack platform willprovide ATTACK COMPLETE call to JTAC,indicating completion of ordnance release.

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COLD Defined area is not expected to receive fire(enemy or FRIENDLY)

COME OFF 2. (A/S)Maneuver or execute a specificinstruction (e.g., COME OFF DRY).

CONTACT 1. Sensor contact at the stated position.2. Acknowledges sighting of a specifiedreference point.

CONTACT POD [A/S] Acknowledges sighting of a specifiedreference point with EO/IR sensor.

CONTINUE Continue present maneuver, does not imply achange in clearance to engage or expendordnance.

CONTINUE DRY Continue present maneuver, ordnance releasenot authorized. Note: Simulated weaponsdeliveries may be performed

DANGER CLOSE *[A/S] [S/S] FRIENDLY troops are withinclose proximity of the target (determined by theweapon/munition delivered/fired). Note:Specific DANGER CLOSEdistances,assumptions, and procedures are contained inthe JFIRE guide.

ENGAGE A fire control order used to direct or authorizeunits and/or weapon systems to fire on adesignated target

HIT(S) 3. [A/S]Weapons impact within lethaldistance

HOT 1. Initiate/initiating a turn in the CAP towardthe anticipated threats.2. Defined area is expected to receive fire(enemy or FRIENDLY).3. [A/S] [S/A] Ordnance employmentintended or completed.4. CONTACT aspect stabilized at 160­180degrees angle from tail or 0 – 20 degrees anglefrom nose.5. Intercept geometry will result in passing infront of the target.

IN 2. [A/S]Entering terminal phase of an air­to­ground attack.Opposite of OFF. Note:NATO rules allow “IN HOT” call.

LOOKING Aircrew does not have the ground object,reference point, or target in sight (opposite ofCONTACT).

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OFF (direction) Attack is terminated and maneuvering to theindicated direction.

OFFSET (direction) Maneuver in a specified direction withreference to the target

RIFLE [A/S]Friendly air­to­surface missile launch

RIPPLE [A/S]Two or more munitions released or firedin close succession.

SMOKE [A/S]Two or more munitions released or firedin close succession.

SPARKLE 1. [A/S]Mark/(marking) target by IR pointer.2. [A/S]Target marking by gunship/ FAC­A using incendiaryrounds.3.Platform is capable to IR point.

STOP [A/S]Stop IR illumination of a target.

STOP BURN [A/S]Directive call to stop IR/EO illuminationof a target

THUNDER [A/S]One minute until A/S weapons impact.

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LASERS

BUDDY LASE/GUIDE DIAMONDS SPLASH(ED)

LASER ON SPOT

BUMP/BUMP­UP LASING STARE

CAPTURED NEGATIVE LASER TEN SECONDS

CEASE PULSE TERMINATE

CONTACT SHIFT

DEADEYE SPARKLE

BUDDY LASE/GUIDE [A/S] Request or informative communicationsto have guidance of a weapon from a sourceother than delivering aircraft

BUMP/BUMP­UP [A/S] A climb to acquire LOS to the target orlaser designation

(target/object)CAPTURED

[A/S] Specified surface target/object has beenacquired and is being tracked with an on­boardsensor

CEASE Discontinue stated activity; e.g., CEASEBUZZER CEASE LASER, etc.

CONTACT 1. Sensor contact at the stated position.2. Acknowledges sighting of a specifiedreference point

DEADEYE Laser designator system inoperative

LASER ON Start/acknowledge laser designation.

LASING The speaker is firing the laser

NEGATIVE LASER [A/S] Aircraft has not acquired Laser energy

SHIFT (direction) [A/S] Shift laser/IR/radar/device energy.Note: Can be used to shift from the offsetposition onto the target. Also used duringmulti­aircraft attack to shift laser energy to thenext target

SPARKLE 1. [A/S] Mark/(marking) target by IR pointer.2. [A/S] Target marking by gunship/ FAC­Ausing incendiary rounds.3.Platform is capable to IR point.

SPLASH(ED) 2. [A/S]Weapons impact.

SPOT 1. [A/S] Acquisition of laser designation.

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STARE (w/ laser codeand reference point)

Cue the laser spot search/tracker function on the specifiedlaser code in relation to the specified reference point.Reference point may include the following: INS steerpoint,GEOREF, bearing and range or datalink point.

TEN SECONDS [A/S] Standby for LASER ON call in approximately 10 seconds

TERMINATE 1. [A/S] Stop laser illumination of a targe

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DATA LINKSDATA SWEET ZAP

HOLLOW TARGET

SOUR TIMBER

DATA (object, position) Standby for data link message concerning object at statedlocation.

HOLLOW 1. Any data link message not received.2. **Lost full motion video signal and/or datato ROVER

SOUR (Opposite of SWEET.)1. (mode/type) Invalid/no response to anadministrative IFF/SIF check.2. (link name)(e.g., " TIMBER SOUR")Potential problems with net entry; initiates pre­mission linktroubleshooting.3. Equipment indicated is not operatingefficiently

SWEET (Opposite of SOUR; cancels SICK, BENT.)1. (mode/type)Valid response to anadministrative IFF/SIF check request.2. (link name)(e.g., TIMBER SWEET)Confirms receipt of datalink information.3. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.

TARGET 1. Assignment of targeting responsibilities.2. [A/S] [S/S]ROE, PID, coordination offorces, and Commander’s Guidancerequirements on the referenced target/trackhave been satisfied. Target/track correlationand CDE must be accomplished prior toemploying ordnance/fires

TIMBER Link 16 Network

ZAP Request for data link information

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MARKING

BLIND ROPE STOP

BURN SNAKE TALLY

CAPTURED SPARKLE VISUAL

NO JOY STEADY

BLIND No visual contact of friendly aircraft/ground position. OppositeofVISUAL

BURN EO / IR illuminator is being used to provide illumination ofsurface points of interest.

(target/object) CAPTURED Specific surface target / object has beenacquired and is being tracked with an on­board sensor

CONTACT 1) Sensor contact at the stated position.2) Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point (eithervisually or via sensor).3) Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM

NO JOY Aircrew does not have visual contact with the target / bandit /

landmark. Opposite of TALLYROPE Circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help the aircraft

identifythe friendly ground position

SNAKE Oscillate an IR pointer about a target

SPARKLE 1) Mark/marking target by IR pointer.2) Platform is IR point capable.

STEADY Stop oscillation of IR pointer

STOP Stop IR illumination of a target

TALLY Sighting of a target, non­friendly aircraft, landmark, or enemyposition. Opposite of NO JOY

VISUAL Sighting of a friendly aircraft/ground position. Opposite ofBLIND

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Other Brevity Terms

(weapon) AWAY OFFSET (direction) SPLASH

BINGO PLAYTIME SUNSHINE

HOLD FIRE REMINGTON THUNDER

JOKER RIFLE WINCHESTER

(weapon) AWAY Release / launch of specified weapon (e.g., PIGS AWAY,LONG RIFLE AWAY, etc.) Note: Include launch location inbullseye format and weapon track direction for PIGS and LONGRIFLE.

BINGO Fuel state needed for recovery.

HOLD FIRE An emergency fire control order to stop firing on a designatedtarget, to include destruction of any missiles in­flight.

JOKER Fuel state above BINGO at which separation / bugout / event

termination should begin.

OFFSET (direction) Maneuver in a specified direction with reference to a target

PLAYTIME Amount of time aircraft can remain on station, given in hoursplus minutes (e.g., ONE PLUS THIRTY equals one hour andthirty minutes).

REMINGTON No ordnance remaining except gun or self­protect ammunition.

RIFLE Friendly A/S missile launch.

SPLASH 1) (A/S) Weapons impact.2) (surface­to­surface) Informative call to observer or spotterfive seconds prior to estimated time of impact.3) (air­to­air [A/A]) Target destroyed.

SUNSHINE Illuminating target with artificial illumination.

THUNDER One minute until A/S weapons impact

WINCHESTER No ordnance remaining.

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Exemples de communications

Exemples de communications Laser

Exemple 1L’avion engage une cible repérée SPI avec une GBU­12 :

A/C: “Pig 2, tally target” A/C: “Pig 2, in 180” A/C: “Pig 2, engage with GBU­12” A/C: “Pig 2, attacking” A/C: “Pig 2, lasing” A/C: “Pig 2, bomb away 30 seconds” A/C: “Pig 2, splash” A/C: “Pig 2, cease laser” A/C: “Pig 2, terminated, off 270”

Exemple 2L’avion engage une cible éclairée par un tiers (avion “Pig 1”) avec deux Mk­82 espacées:

A/C: “Pig 2, tally target” A/C: “Pig 2, buddy lase” A/C: “Pig 1, lasing” A/C: “Pig 2, spot” A/C: “Pig 2, captured” A/C: “Pig 1, cease laser” A/C: “Pig 2, in 090” A/C: “Pig 2, engage with ripple of Mk­82s” A/C: “Pig 2, attacking” A/C: “Pig 2, ripple away 25 seconds” A/C: “Pig 1, splash” A/C: “Pig 2, terminated, off 360”

Exemple 3L’avion CAS traite une cible depuis une altitude haute à l’aide d’une bombe guidée laser. L’avionconnait la position de la cible et l’éclairage laser ainsi que la conduite de tir sont effectués par unJTAC (DCS­CA) :

1. A/C: “Pig 2, inbound.”2. JTAC: “Continue.”3. A/C: “Pig 2, IN heading 180.”4. JTAC: “Pig 2, cleared hot.”5. A/C: “Pig 2, one away 30 seconds (time of fall).”6. A/C: “10 seconds”

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7. JTAC: “Continue.”8. A/C: “Pig 2, Laser ON.”9. JTAC: “Lasing.”10. Weapon impact observed.11. A/C: “Terminate. Off 280”

Exemples de communications L16

Exemple 1Un avion AFAC “Eagle” supporte un avion CAS “Pig 2” et distribue les targets :

AFAC: “Eagle, timber data” A/C: “Pig 2, sweet” AFAC: “Eagle, attack SPI with GBU­38” A/C: “Pig 2, target captured” A/C: “Pig 2, tally target” A/C: “Pig 2, in 150” A/C: “Pig 2, engage with GBU­38” A/C: “Pig 2, attacking” A/C: “Pig 2, bomb away 15 seconds” A/C: “Pig 2, hit” A/C: “Pig 2, terminated, off 060”

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Exemple 2Deux avions CAS “Pig 1” et “Pig 2” traitent une zone hostile :

A/C: “Pig 1, visual BTR­80 1 hour” A/C: “Pig 2, no joy, timber zap” A/C: “Pig 1, timber data” A/C: “Pig 2, sweet” A/C: “Pig 2, target captured” A/C: “Pig 1, engage with rocket mk­151” A/C: “Pig 2, attacking” A/C: “Pig 2, rockets away” A/C: “Pig 1, hits” A/C: “Pig 2, terminated, off 090”

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