General
cleared hot
What does cleared hot mean?
A brevity code by which a JTAC or forward air controller grants an aircraft clearance to release weapons during terminal attack control in close air support.
""Viper one-one, you're cleared hot.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in close air support terminal control.
Frequently asked questions
What does "cleared hot" mean?
It's the brevity code by which a controller (a JTAC or forward air controller) grants an aircraft clearance to release its weapons during a close air support attack.
Who says "cleared hot"?
The ground controller directing the strike — the pilot doesn't release weapons in close air support until they hear this clearance.
What's the opposite of "cleared hot"?
Calls like "abort" cancel the attack before weapons release; "cleared hot" is the affirmative go-ahead to fire.
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