General
picture
What does picture mean?
A brevity code requesting the controller provide the mission-relevant air picture, typically referenced to the bullseye, so aircrew understand the disposition of contacts.
""Sentry, Hawk one-one, request picture.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air battle management.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'picture' mean in air brevity?
It's a request for the controller to describe the overall tactical air situation — the disposition of contacts, usually referenced to the bullseye.
How is 'picture' different from 'bogey dope'?
'Picture' asks for the whole air situation, while 'bogey dope' asks for details on a single threat group in BRAA format.
How is 'picture' used in a sentence?
A pilot calls their controller, e.g. "Sentry, Hawk one-one, request picture," to get the broad air situation.
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