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All crew members must continuously share threat intelligence, friendly positions, and ammunition status. Critical threats such as missile launches or tracers must be reported immediately to prevent loss of aircraft or crew.
Pilots must communicate planned or ongoing maneuvers, especially when turreted systems are in use, allowing gunners to compensate for movement. They must also monitor and share updates on fuel levels and the aircraft’s airworthiness following any damage to ensure coordinated decisions on engagement and return-to-base timing.
Gunners must communicate weapon employment activities and targeting status so the pilot can adjust aircraft behaviour. If specific attack vectors or flight stability are required for effective weapon use, the gunner must clearly communicate these to the pilot.
Brevity words are essential for clear, fast, and unambiguous communication between aircrew during dynamic combat situations.
Quick threat callouts enable timely countermeasures and coordinated evasive action.
Effective target and friendly identification depends on consistent use of contact brevity terms.
Status terms inform the crew and controllers of critical conditions requiring resupply or immediate action.