General
anchored
What does anchored mean?
A brevity code indicating a sustained turning engagement is occurring at a specific location — the fight is 'anchored' there rather than moving across the sky.
""Anchored with the bandit over the ridge, bullseye zero-nine-zero.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air combat.
Frequently asked questions
What does "anchored" mean in air combat?
It's a brevity code reporting that a turning engagement is happening in one fixed location — the fight is staying put ('anchored') rather than moving across the sky.
Why does it matter that a fight is "anchored"?
It tells other aircraft roughly where the sustained engagement is so they can converge, avoid it, or plan support around that location.
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