adjective
General Slang
Saddled
SAD-uld · adjective · slang
Brevity code: wingman is back in briefed formation position.
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A brevity code reporting that a wingman or element has returned to the briefed formation position after maneuvering.
“"Two's saddled, ready to press."”
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Saddled In A Sentence
"Two's saddled, ready to press."
Origin & Usage
Multiservice tactical brevity code used in air operations.
People Also Ask
What does "saddled" mean in a flight?
It's a brevity code reporting that a wingman or element has returned to the briefed formation position after maneuvering, ready to continue.
When would a wingman call "saddled"?
After breaking off to maneuver, they call it to tell the flight lead they're back in position and ready to press on with the mission.
Where does the term come from?
The imagery is of getting back "in the saddle" — back in the proper position; it's a standardized multiservice tactical brevity code.
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