General
charlie mike
What does charlie mike mean?
Radio brevity spelling C-M in the phonetic alphabet for 'Continue Mission,' an order or affirmation to push on with the task at hand.
"We took a casualty but the objective stands — charlie mike."
Origin
US military phonetic-alphabet shorthand (C + M = Continue Mission).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'charlie mike' mean?
It means 'Continue Mission' — press on with the task despite setbacks. 'Charlie' and 'Mike' are the phonetic words for C and M, the initials of 'Continue Mission.'
Where does 'charlie mike' come from?
It's US military radio shorthand built from the NATO phonetic alphabet (C + M = Continue Mission).
How is 'charlie mike' used?
It's used as an order or affirmation to keep going, often after a loss or disruption, e.g. 'We took a casualty but the objective stands — charlie mike.'
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