Military Language and Code Words
Voice procedure Voice procedure includes various techniques used to clarify, simplify, and standardize spoken communications over two-way radios, in use by the military, in civil aviation, police and fire dispatching systems, citizens' band radio (CB), etc. Some elements of voice procedure are understood across many applications, but significant variations exist. The military of the NATO countries have similar procedures in order to make cooperation easier, and pseudo-military organizations often base their procedures on them, so some commonality exists there. Affirmative - Yes Negative - No Reading you Five / Loud and clear - I understand what you say; 5×5. Over - I have finished talking and I am listening for your reply. Short for "Over to you." (not used in aviation) Come in - You may begin speaking now Out - I have finished talking to you and do not expect a reply. (not used in aviation) Wait - I do not have the answer or information to hand, I