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'''Fox''' is a [[brevity code]] used by [[NATO]] [[aircraft pilot|pilots]] to signal the simulated or actual release of an [[Air-to-air missile|air-to-air]] munition or other combat function. [[Army aviation]] elements may use a different nomenclature, as the nature of [[helicopter]] fired weapons is almost always [[Air-to-surface missile|air-to-surface]]. 'Fox' is short for 'foxtrot', the [[NATO phonetic alphabet|phonetic]] designation for the letter 'F', which is short for 'fire'. The radio call announcing that a weapon has been fired is intended to help avoid [[friendly fire]], cuing other pilots to ensure that they do not maneuver into the path of harm. |
'''Fox''' is a [[brevity code]] used by [[NATO]] [[aircraft pilot|pilots]] to signal the simulated or actual release of an [[Air-to-air missile|air-to-air]] munition or other combat function. [[Army aviation]] elements may use a different nomenclature, as the nature of [[helicopter]] fired weapons is almost always [[Air-to-surface missile|air-to-surface]] {{Dubious}}. 'Fox' is short for 'foxtrot', the [[NATO phonetic alphabet|phonetic]] designation for the letter 'F', which is short for 'fire'. The radio call announcing that a weapon has been fired is intended to help avoid [[friendly fire]], cuing other pilots to ensure that they do not maneuver into the path of harm. |
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There are four variations of the ''Fox'' brevity word, with a number added to the end of ''Fox'' to describe the primary type of [[sensors]] the launched munition possesses (if applicable). In addition, a separate brevity word for gunfire exists and is grouped with the four ''Fox'' codes for convenience. |
There are four variations of the ''Fox'' brevity word, with a number added to the end of ''Fox'' to describe the primary type of [[sensors]] the launched munition possesses (if applicable). In addition, a separate brevity word for gunfire exists and is grouped with the four ''Fox'' codes for convenience. |
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Revision as of 06:23, 24 July 2012
Fox is a brevity code used by NATO pilots to signal the simulated or actual release of an air-to-air munition or other combat function. Army aviation elements may use a different nomenclature, as the nature of helicopter fired weapons is almost always air-to-surface [dubious – discuss]. 'Fox' is short for 'foxtrot', the phonetic designation for the letter 'F', which is short for 'fire'. The radio call announcing that a weapon has been fired is intended to help avoid friendly fire, cuing other pilots to ensure that they do not maneuver into the path of harm.
There are four variations of the Fox brevity word, with a number added to the end of Fox to describe the primary type of sensors the launched munition possesses (if applicable). In addition, a separate brevity word for gunfire exists and is grouped with the four Fox codes for convenience.
Fox One - Indicates launch of a semi-active radar guided missile (such as the AIM-7 Sparrow).[1]
Fox Two - Indicates launch of an infrared-guided missile (such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder).[1]
Fox Three - Indicates launch of an active radar guided missile (such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM).[1]
Fox Four - Historical term indicating air-to-air or air-to-surface cannon fire. Current usage is Guns.[2]
References
- Citations
- ^ a b c "Multi-service Air-Air, Air-Surface, Surface-Air brevity codes" (PDF). Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). 25 April 1997: 14. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Webster, J. C. (2 August 1972). Speech Intelligibility in Naval Aircraft Radios (Technical report). San Diego, California: Naval Electronics Laboratory Center. p. 61. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
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