NATO Phonetic Alphabet
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NATO phonetic alphabet?
The NATO phonetic alphabet (also called the ICAO phonetic alphabet) is a set of 26 code words — one per letter — used in aviation, military, and telecommunications to avoid misunderstandings when spelling over radio or telephone. A=Alpha, B=Bravo, C=Charlie, … Z=Zulu.
Why do pilots and military use phonetic alphabets?
Letters like B, C, D, E, G, P, T, V all sound similar over poor radio connections. Saying "Bravo" instead of "B" and "Delta" instead of "D" removes ambiguity entirely. The same system is used globally in aviation (ICAO), NATO, and emergency services.
How do you say 9 in NATO alphabet?
Nine is pronounced "Niner" in the NATO/ICAO standard to distinguish it from the German word "nein" (no) and from "five" in poor audio conditions. The full digit set is: Zero, One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Niner.
What does SOS spell in NATO alphabet?
SOS = Sierra Oscar Sierra. The full spelling is: Sierra (S), Oscar (O), Sierra (S).