WALL

• Three or more groups or contacts primarily split in azimuth.

WARNING (color)

• Hostile attack is-
  • RED imminent or in progress.
  • YELLOW probable.
  • WHITE improbable (all clear).

WEAPONS ( )

• Fire only-
• FREE at targets not identified as friendly in accordance with current rules of engagement (ROE).
• TIGHT at targets positively identified as hostile in accordance with current ROE.
• HOLD* (USA, USMC) in self-defense or in response to a formal order. SAFE (USN) NOTE: USN and NATO use WEAPONS SAFE to avoid confusion with the phrase HOLD FIRE.

WEEDS

• Indicates that fixed-wing aircraft are operating below 2,000 feet AGL.

WHAT LUCK

• Request for results of missions or tasks.

WHAT STATE

• Report amount of fuel and missiles remaining. Ammunition and oxygen are reported only when specifically requested or critical.
  • ( ) Active = number of active radar missiles remaining.
  • ( ) Radar = number of semiactive radar missiles remaining.
  • ( ) Heat = number of IR missiles remaining.
  • ( ) Fuel = pounds of fuel or time remaining.

WINCHESTER

• No ordnance remaining.

WORDS

• Directive or interrogative regarding further information or directives pertinent to mission.

WORKING

• A SEAD aircraft is gathering EOB on a designated emitter; generally followed by signal type, (SAM/ AAA/ group) bearing, and range, if able.
• Aircraft executing electronic identification (EID) on a specific aircraft/ group to obtain identification necessary for beyond visual range (BVR) employment.