General
tic
What does tic mean?
An engagement in which friendly troops are actively fighting the enemy, pronounced 'tick.'
"We rolled the QRF the second the TIC came over the net."
Origin
U.S. military acronym, 'Troops In Contact.'
Frequently asked questions
What does TIC stand for?
It stands for 'Troops In Contact,' meaning friendly forces are actively engaged in a firefight with the enemy.
How is TIC pronounced?
It's spoken as one word, 'tick,' rather than spelled out.
How is TIC used?
When a unit reports a TIC over the radio, others respond, such as sending a quick-reaction force to help.
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