noun
General Slang
IP
EYE-PEE · noun · slang
Initial Point — the start point of an attack or bomb run.
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'Initial Point' — a well-defined reference point on the ground from which an aircraft begins its final run-in to a target, or from which a ground movement is timed.
“"Crossing the IP now — commencing the attack run."”
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IP In A Sentence
"Crossing the IP now — commencing the attack run."
Origin & Usage
US/NATO military abbreviation of 'initial point', common in air and artillery operations.
Variants
initial point
People Also Ask
What does IP stand for?
It stands for "initial point" — a well-defined reference point from which an aircraft begins its final run to a target or a ground movement is timed.
How is IP used?
Aircrews call "crossing the IP" to signal the start of the final run-in to a target during an attack run.
Where is the term used?
It is a US/NATO military abbreviation common in air and artillery operations.
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