Stingray Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Playing a scenario with Close Air Support I thought heard the pilot say " I am going winchester"... What does that mean? Also what does "Guns Dry" mean?... no ammo ? It would be nice if someone can post the meanings of the different military (particularly Air force) jargon. Being an old sea dog I need help to communicate with the Air Force. Love the new audio but will love it even more when I can understand what they say. Please help...Anybody Thanks, Wilco and Out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinetree Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Winchester means an aircraft has expended all ordnance except for gun or cannon.You've got guns dry right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 'Bingo' means only enough fuel left to return to base or hit a tanker. 'Fox One' and 'Fox Two' mean that air to air missiles have been fired and are in the air. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slug88 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 'Bingo' means only enough fuel left to return to base or hit a tanker. 'Fox One' and 'Fox Two' mean that air to air missiles have been fired and are in the air. Michael Don't forget 'Fox Three' for active-radar homing missiles 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Stingray, These should help, at least somewhat. "Winchester," depending on usage, can be out of all ordnance or out of a specific type of ordnance. See example at second link. http://www.hazegray.org/faq/slang1.htm http://www.hazegray.org/faq/slang2.htm No "Winchester" here, but lots of other good pilot jargon http://everything2.com/e2node/Pilots%2527%2520Jargon Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roter Stern Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Indeed it would be nice if someone posts a list of all the things being said over the newly introduced radio net in CMSF and its meaning, especially for CAS. The only thing I can make out and make some sense of is when they say "something something ... 30 seconds". Just by pure deduction I figured out that they mean to say that they're 30sec away from releasing the ordinance... that's about it Arty stuff is a little simpler to make out, but a comprehensive list would still be nice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 To all you terrific guys that came to may aid...THANKS... All your inputs are very instructive. Love this game.. Love the community support. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Yes, Winchester means the pilot is down to his guns only. If the term is used together with a specific weapon mentioned, then it can possibly mean he's out of a particular weapon (as in, "Winchester on rockets", and similar types of phrases). Guns dry would mean he's out gun ammo, as well (time to return to base for a reload). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethaface Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Good questions, here's what I can remember and what I think it means: Arty Shot: Arty spotting round being fired? Flash: Arty spotting round incoming Fire For Effect: Carry out selected fire mission Air 30 secs: Closing in Cleared Hot: BOMBS AWAY (Proceed to release ordnance) Guns dry: going home Winchester (cant remember that one though): going home #2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntarr Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Radio Chatter Glossary link Everything is answered with this glossary. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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