What are the differences between bogey, hostile, bandit etc. in Air Force terms?
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A bogey is an unidentified aircraft. It could be a friendly, an enemy or a civilian.
A bandit is an enemy aircraft that is not engaging or being engaged in combat.
Contrary to what movies show, you would never shoot down a bogey or bandit.
A hostile is an enemy aircraft that you are cleared to engage or that has attacked you and you are allowed to engage in self defense.
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