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Foxtrot

FOKS-trot

NATO code word for the letter F

Quick Facts

Pronunciation

FOKS-trot

Morse Code

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Signal Flag

Maritime F

Visual Signals

Maritime Signal Flag

Foxtrot maritime flag

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

Semaphore Position

Foxtrot semaphore signal

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

About Foxtrot

Foxtrot is the NATO phonetic code for F, named after the ballroom dance.

Why "Foxtrot"?

Named after the Foxtrot dance, which was internationally recognized.

Real-World Usage

  • 1

    Aviation: "Foxtrot gate, proceed to boarding"

  • 2

    Military: "Foxtrot squad, radio check"

  • 3

    Customer Service: "Reference: Foxtrot-7-Golf-2"

💡 Memory Trick

Foxtrot dance - both F and D (dance)

❌ Common Mistakes

Don't confuse Foxtrot with:

  • Fox
  • Frank
  • Freddie
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