/ Register

A question for the military folks among us.

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by Matthew Bryson, Jul 10, 2003.

  1. Jul 10, 2003 #1
    Matthew Bryson

    Matthew Bryson Guest

    Jul 30, 2001
    Are there standard words that match up with each letter of the alphabet for clarification when letters are being used (especially over the radio)? I believe there is a standard alphabet. (I am explaining this really badly!) What I mean is like: A = Alpha, B = Baker (I think), C = Charlie(?), D = Delta(?) E = Echo, F = Foxtrot etc... Can anybody run down the alphabet (a-z) for me?
     
  2. Jul 10, 2003 #2
    babecker

    babecker

    Mar 7, 2002
    Sykesville, MD
    A=Alpha
    B=Bravo
    C=Charlie
    D=Delta
    E=Echo
    F=Foxtrot
    G=Golf
    H=Hotel
    I=India
    J=Juliet
    K=Kilo
    L=Lima
    M=Mike
    N=November
    O=Oscar
    P=Papa
    Q=Quebec
    R=Romeo
    S=Sierra
    T=Tango
    U=Uniform
    V=Victor
    W=Whiskey
    X=X-ray
    Y=Yankee
    Z=Zulu

    There ya go!
     
  3. Jul 10, 2003 #3
    Matthew Bryson

    Matthew Bryson Guest

    Jul 30, 2001
    Thank you!
     
  4. Jul 10, 2003 #4
    neptoon

    neptoon

    Jul 25, 2000
    Kings Bay, GA
    i concur my good hooyah
     
  5. Jul 11, 2003 #5
    Pacman

    Pacman Layin' Down Time Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
    Looks right to me...
     
  6. Jul 11, 2003 #6
    Stanley Design

    Stanley Design

    Dec 20, 2002
    Prince Edward Island
    what are those used for though?
     
  7. Jul 11, 2003 #7
    feckn_eejit

    feckn_eejit

    Feb 2, 2002
    Vancouver, BC
    Well... if you're talking to someone over a short wave radio (or just a crappy phone connection) and you have to read a series of letters, it's often easier to say a word that starts with that letter to eliminate any confusion...

    --jeff
     
  8. Jul 11, 2003 #8
    Pacman

    Pacman Layin' Down Time Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 1, 2000
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
    They're used to spell anything that needs clarification, grid coordinates (handy for calling in arty or air strikes) - and often used in more creative ways.

    My troop said he didn't want to stay late because he had a date - I told him Tango Sierra.



    BTW, it's called the phonetic alphabet.
     
  9. Jul 11, 2003 #9
    neptoon

    neptoon

    Jul 25, 2000
    Kings Bay, GA

    keep 'em in line, man
     
  10. Jul 11, 2003 #10
    mark beem

    mark beem Wait, how does this song start again?? Supporting Member

    Jul 20, 2001
    Alabama, USA
    ARRRRRRGHHHH!!!!! Wow, I had a flashback!!

    General Order #1: To take charge of this post and all government property in view..

    General Order #2: To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

    General Order #3: To report all violations of orders.....

    ::Faints::

    :oops:
     
  11. Jul 11, 2003 #11
    neptoon

    neptoon

    Jul 25, 2000
    Kings Bay, GA
    general orders? nuclear weapons safety standards? what the heck are those? deadly force? huh? :D