General
chicks
What does chicks mean?
A brevity code term denoting friendly aircraft, often used by controllers or ships referring to the aircraft they support.
""Chicks are inbound, feet wet, thirty miles out.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air operations.
Frequently asked questions
What does "chicks" mean in military radio?
It's a brevity code for friendly aircraft, often used by ground controllers or ships referring to the planes they're supporting.
How is "chicks" used?
A controller might say "chicks are inbound" to report that friendly aircraft are approaching, often combined with other codes like "feet wet" for over water.
Where does the term come from?
It's a multiservice tactical brevity code; the imagery is of a mother figure watching over her "chicks," i.e. the friendly aircraft under care.
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