interjection
General Slang
Buster
BUS-ter · interjection · slang
Brevity code: fly at maximum continuous (non-afterburner) speed.
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A brevity code directing aircraft to fly at maximum continuous speed — full military power without afterburner.
“"Push it up — buster to the merge."”
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Buster In A Sentence
"Push it up — buster to the merge."
Origin & Usage
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air operations.
People Also Ask
What does "buster" mean in military radio?
It's a brevity code telling an aircraft to fly at maximum continuous speed — full military power without lighting the afterburner.
How is "buster" different from "gate"?
Buster means maximum non-afterburner speed, while "gate" calls for maximum speed including afterburner. Buster gets you moving fast without burning through fuel.
Where does the brevity code come from?
It's part of the multiservice tactical brevity terminology standardized for clear, quick air operations comms.
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