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Bravo

BRAH-voh

NATO code word for the letter B

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

BRAH-voh

Morse Code

−···

Signal Flag

Maritime B

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Bravo maritime flag

International maritime signal flag for B. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.

Semaphore Position

Bravo semaphore signal

Semaphore flag position for B. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.

About Bravo

Bravo is the NATO code word for the letter B, commonly used in aviation and military communications.

Why "Bravo"?

From the Italian/Spanish word for "brave" or "well done".

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Turn left heading 2-7-0, Bravo sector"

  • 2

    Military: "Bravo Team, move to position"

  • 3

    Customer Service: "Confirmation code: Bravo-5-Charlie-3"

💡 Memory Trick

Think of applause after a performance - "Bravo!" starts with B

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Bravo with:

  • Bruno
  • Bob
  • Beta
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