122 Definitions

Question 1

Aviation Ship

Answer 1

A CV or CVN

Question 2

Amphibious Assault Aviation Ship

Answer 2

An LHA or LHD

Question 3

Air Capable Ship

Answer 3

All ships other than CV/CVN or LHA/LHD from which aircraft can Takeoff, be recovered, or routinely receive and transfer logistics.

Question 4

BRC

Answer 4

Base Recovery Course

The ships MAGnetic heading for A/C recovery.

Question 5

DELTA

Answer 5

A signal for Aircraft to hold and conserve fuel at ALTitude and POSition indicated.

Question 6

CHARLIE

Answer 6

A signal for aircraft to land aboard the ship. A number suffix indicates time of delay before landing.

Ex: Charlie Spot 5- land now spot 5
Charlie 5- be ready to land/ in position in 5 min.

Question 7

FATHER

Answer 7

Brevity Code word for TACAN

Question 8

BUSTER

Answer 8

An order used by a ship controller to direct an aircraft to proceed at Max Speed.

Question 9

BINGO

Answer 9

An order given to an aircraft to proceed immediately to a divert field.

Also a term used by pilots to denote the point at which fuel becomes critical and return is imperative.

Question 10

Downloading

Answer 10

An Operation that removes airborne weapons or stores from an aircraft.