Explore the NATO phonetic alphabet. Alfa, Bravo, Charlie Explore the NATO phonetic alphabet. Develop knowledge of the NATO phonetic alphabet. Values focus – confidence
What did you say?! “Sorry, did you say ess for sugar? Or eff for Freddy?” That might clear up one confusion, but the best way to be sure your letters are not misheard is to use the standard radio spelling alphabet. That's the one used by police, emergency services, the military, air traffic controllers, radio operators and anybody else keen to avoid misunderstandings.
The NATO phonetic alphabet A - Alfa B - Bravo C - Charlie D - Delta E - Echo F - Foxtrot G - Golf H - Hotel I - India J - Juliett K - Kilo L - Lima M - Mike N - November O - Oscar P - Papa Q - Quebec R - Romeo S - Sierra T - Tango U - Uniform V - Victor W - Whiskey X - X-ray Y - Yankee Z - Zulu In pairs, study the NATO phonetic alphabet on the left. When you have been through it a few times, test each other spelling your names and spelling other words. Be ready to spell your name to the class…without looking!