General
knock it off
What does knock it off mean?
A brevity code, used in training, directing all participants to cease air-combat maneuvers, attacks, and exercise activities immediately, usually for safety.
""Knock it off, knock it off — we've got a bird strike, everyone level off.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air-combat training.
Frequently asked questions
What does "knock it off" mean in training?
It's a brevity code directing all participants to immediately stop air-combat maneuvers, attacks, and exercise activities — usually for a safety reason.
Who can call "knock it off"?
Any participant who spots a safety problem, like a bird strike or a dangerous situation, can call it, and everyone must comply at once.
How does it differ from "terminate"?
"Knock it off" stops the whole exercise activity, while "terminate" ends just one local engagement without halting the overall exercise.
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