General
bravo
What does bravo mean?
The code word representing the letter 'B' in the NATO/ICAO phonetic alphabet, used to spell out letters unambiguously over radio.
""Move to grid Bravo-Charlie, over.""
Origin
Adopted 1956 as part of the ICAO/NATO spelling alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Bravo" stand for?
It's the NATO phonetic alphabet code word for the letter B, used so the letter isn't confused with similar-sounding ones over radio.
What does "Bravo Company" mean in the military?
Units are often lettered A, B, C, and so on. "Bravo Company" is simply the B company of a battalion, named using the phonetic alphabet.
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