DASH (#)

• Aircraft position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown.

DATA

• Standby for IDM data message concerning (object) at stated location.

DEADEYE

• Informative call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser/ IR system is inoperative.

DECLARE

• Inquiry as to the identification of a specified track( s), target( s), or correlated group.

DEFENSIVE

• Aircraft is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to the (SPIKE/ Missile/ stated condition. SAM/ MUD/ AAA)

DE-LOUSE

• Directive to detect and identify unknown aircraft trailing friendly aircraft.

DEPLOY

• Directive to maneuver to briefed positioning.

DIVERT

• Proceed to alternate mission or base.

DOLLY

• Link-4A/ TADIL C.

DRAG (ING)

• 1. (USAF) Target stabilized at 0 to 60 degrees aspect. (Direction)
• 2. (Naval) Target stabilized at 120 to 180 degrees aspect.

DROP (ING)

• 1. Directive/ informative call to stop monitoring a specified emitter/ target and resume search responsibilities.
• 2. Remove the emitter/ target from tactical picture/ track stores.

DUCK*

• Tactical air-launched decoy (TALD).