Commonly used phrases

This is a collection of standard phrases that are used by all NATO member states to ensure efficient communication. 

 Procedure Words (Prowords): 

 

 Affirmative: Yes/Permission granted/Correct 

 Negative: No/Permission not granted/Incorrect 

 Roger: Message recieved and understood 

 Wilco: Will comply, will execute the given task 

 Stand by: Wait for further information or instructions 

 Disregard: Ignore the (last) transmission because of wrong information  

 Copy: Message was recieved; When used with "Say when ready to copy" / "Stand by to copy" this means be prepared to note the following message down