Talk:Fox (code word)

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[edit] Who uses this term?

Is it a universal military terminology? BrokenSphere^{Msg me} 22:23, 14 August 2007 (UTC)

The Air Force. Cheers, JetLover ^(talk) 04:32, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Is it only the USAF I guess is what my original question was. Similarly, would army attack helicopter pilots use similar terms when launching missiles? BrokenSphere^{Msg me} 05:42, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fox is a NATO codeword.

The term 'fox' is a code used by NATO air forces, although their army aviation elements may use a different nomenclature, as the nature of helicopter fired weapons is usually air-to-surface, with many helicopters lacking the dedicated systems to launch all but the smallest air-to-air munitions.