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Charlie

CHAR-lee

NATO code word for the letter C

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

CHAR-lee

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime C

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Charlie maritime flag

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

Semaphore Position

Charlie semaphore signal

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

About Charlie

Charlie represents the letter C in international radio communications, widely used across industries.

Why "Charlie"?

Named after the common English name "Charlie", easy to recognize across languages.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Charlie approach, request landing clearance"

  • 2

    Military: "Charlie Company advance to grid square"

  • 3

    Police: "License plate Charlie-Delta-Echo-1-2-3"

💡 Memory Trick

Charlie Brown from Peanuts - starts with C

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Charlie with:

  • Charley
  • Chuck
  • Cat
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