General
tally
What does tally mean?
A brevity code reporting a sighting of a target, non-friendly aircraft, or enemy position; the opposite of 'No Joy'. It does not refer to friendly aircraft (that is 'Visual').
""Tally two, bandits low, right two o'clock.""
Origin
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air operations.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Tally' mean in air combat?
It reports that you have a sighting of a target, enemy aircraft, or enemy position — the opposite of 'No Joy'.
What's the difference between 'Tally' and 'Visual'?
'Tally' is used for spotting the enemy or target, while 'Visual' is used for spotting a friendly aircraft or position.
How is 'Tally' used in a sentence?
e.g. "Tally two, bandits low, right two o'clock" — reporting two enemy contacts sighted at that position.
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