2007-01-12 10:38:50 · 13 answers · asked by simkvn64 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
call signs for the alphabet in order to prevent confusion.
ie: D & B sound similar, especially if in a stressout, loud, poorly heard conversation. but Delta & Bravo are easily told apart in the same situation
see here for the complete list plus more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_phonetic_alphabet
2007-01-12 10:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by Act D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo
Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet
Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar
Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango
Uniform Victor Whiskey X-Ray Yankee
Zulu
Phonetic alphabets
2007-01-12 18:48:49 · answer #2 · answered by Denny O 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The alphabet.....basically they say Alpha Bravo ect to make sure when said, the person listening knows exactly what letter was spoked since some letters sound alike over the radio/phones ect. BDE for example, all sound similiar so insted its just said as Bravo Delta Echo. Each letter of the alphabet assigned a word. Hope that clears it up for ya!
2007-01-12 21:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Alphabet
2007-01-12 18:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by eeklipz777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phonetic letters when you need to spell something out on the radio and you want to make sure it is spelled correctly.
Not used so much anymore since we had crypto added to our systems as well as digital displays..... but we will always use it for something...
2007-01-12 18:46:04 · answer #5 · answered by wolf560 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phonetic alphabet. Look it up on the net.
2007-01-12 21:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
phoenetic alphabet. from Alpha to Zulu. they use it in all branches of the military.
2007-01-12 18:44:48 · answer #7 · answered by jmprince01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Names of companies, ie. "Bravo Company."
2007-01-12 18:41:34 · answer #8 · answered by Tony 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
same thing it is in the other armed forces ABC's
2007-01-12 18:42:44 · answer #9 · answered by Patches 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE MILITARY ALPHABET.
2007-01-12 18:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by tcbtoday123 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋