TACTICAL

• Request/ directive to switch to tactical control.

TAG

• (system Known identification of a specific (system) at the stated location; may be used w/ position) with IDM data message, (for example, TAG DATA).

TALLY

• Sighting of a TARGET, BANDIT, BOGEY, or enemy position; opposite of NO JOY.

TARGET ( )

• Directive to assign group responsibility to aircraft in a flight.

TARGETED ( )

• Group responsibility has been met.

TEN SECONDS

• Directive to terminal controller to standby for LASER ON call in approximately 10 seconds.

TERMINATE

• Stop laser illumination of a target.
• Cease local engagement without affecting the overall exercise.

THREAT

• Untargeted HOSTILE/ BANDIT/ BOGEY within prebriefed range/ aspect of a (Direction) friendly.

THROTTLES

• Reduction in power to decrease IR signature.

TIED

• Positive radar contact with element/ aircraft.

TIGER

• Enough fuel and ordnance to accept a COMMIT.

TIMBER

• Air control NPG of Link 16/ TADIL J.

TRACKING

• Stabilized gun solution.
• Continuous illumination of a target.
• Contact heading.

TRAILER*

• The last aircraft within a group( s).

TRASHED

• Informative call that missile has been defeated.

TRESPASS

• The addressed flight is entering a S/ A threat ring of a specific system at the stated (Position) location.

TUMBLEWEED

• Indicates limited situational awareness; NO JOY, BLIND; a request for information.