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P
Papa
pah-PAH
NATO code word for the letter P
Quick Facts
Pronunciation
pah-PAH
Morse Code
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Signal Flag
Maritime P
Visual Signals
Maritime Signal Flag
International maritime signal flag for P. Used in naval communications and ship-to-ship signaling.
Semaphore Position
Semaphore flag position for P. Used for visual flag signaling over short distances.
About Papa
Papa is the NATO code for P, used globally in radio communications.
Why "Papa"?
From "Papa" (father), universally understood across languages.
Real-World Usage
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Aviation: "Papa Charlie cleared for takeoff"
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Maritime: "Papa flag - all aboard, vessel departing"
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Military: "Papa Company move out"
💡 Memory Trick
Papa (dad) and mom - family starts with P
❌ Common Mistakes
Don't confuse Papa with:
- Peter
- Paul
- Poppy
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