CONFAM-1

Question 1

Bullseye, B/E Check

Answer 1

An established reference point from which the position of an object can be referenced by bearing (magnetic) and range (nautical miles) from this point.

Question 2

Contact

Answer 2

1. Sensor information at the stated position
2. (A/S) Acknowledges sighting of a specified reference point
   (either visually or via sensor).
3. (A/A) Individual radar return within a GROUP or ARM

Question 3

Squawk

Answer 3

(A/A) (S/A) Operate IFF/selective ID feature as indicated or IFF or selective ID feature is operating as indicated.

Question 4

Squawking

Answer 4

(A/S) (S/A) BOGEY is responding with an IFF or selective ID feature mode or code other than that prescribed by the air tasking or ID criteria.

Question 5

Paints

Answer 5

(A/A) (AIR-MAR) (MAR) An interrogated GROUP(s) or radar contact that is responding with any of the specified IFF, or selective ID features modes and correct codes established for the ID criteria.

Question 6

Sweet

Answer 6

1. (A/A) (S/A) (mode, type) Valid response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check request.
2. (link name) (e.g. TIMBER SWEET) Confirms receipt of data link information.
3. Equipment indicated is operating efficiently. (Opposite or SOUR; cancels SICK, BENT).

Question 7

Sour

Answer 7

1. (mode/type) (A/A) (S/A) Invalid or no response to an administrative IFF or selective ID feature check
2. (link name) (e.g., “TIMBER SOUR”) Potential problems with net entry; initiates pre-mission link troubleshooting. (Opposite or SWEET)