The Phonetic Alphabet is used to spell out letters in place of just saying the letter itself. By using a word for each letter there is less chance that the person listening will confuse letters. For instance, some letters that can easily be confused are "D" and "B". Using the phonetic alphabet, "Delta" and "Bravo" can be easily distinguished.

This system of spelling letters is used around the world by maritime units, aircraft, amateur radio operators, and the military. This alphabet is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and NATO as the standard for aircraft communications and radio communications.

We always want to use this phonetic alphabet to achieve clear communication and demonstrate our professionalism.

Note: The syllables printed in capital letters are to be stressed.