1. Purpose This publication will improve coordination and understanding during multi-Service operations. A brevity code is a code that provides no security. Its sole purpose is the shortening of messages rather than the concealment of content. 2. Scope This publication standardizes air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, surface-to-surface, maritime air, and maritime-to-maritime brevity codes regardless of communication medium (voice/chat), and brevity codes (abbreviations) specific for use in tactical chat. The scope is limited to brevity codes used in multi-Service operations. All Services agree to these brevity code meanings. These brevity codes have been forwarded to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for inclusion or modification of the NATO Allied Procedural Publication (APP)-7, Joint Brevity Words, and other allied communications publications. 3.
DesignationMCRP 3-30B.1
EditionJul 2024
StatusActive
Pages88
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This determination was made on 28 July 2024. *Supersedes ATP 1