Do you say Roger or Roger that?

While in the current spelling alphabet (NATO), R is now Romeo, Roger has remained the response meaning “received” in radio voice procedure. In the US military, it is common to reply to another’s assertion with “Roger that”, meaning: “I agree”.

Why do army guys say Roger?

Saying “Roger” over the radio is shorthand for “I have received your message or transmission.” If you’ve ever tried spelling your last name over the phone with someone, you know that the English alphabet has letters that sound the same, so phonetic or spelling alphabets were created to convey letters.

Who said Roger Dodger?

The phrase “Roger Dodger” originated during World War II, and was verbally circulated throughout the United States military as a part of a story about a pilot or soldier that added his own flair to radio phraseology.

What’s another way of saying Roger that?

What is another word for roger that?

indeed	absolutely
right	undoubtedly
unquestionably	yes
agreed	quite
affirmative	forsooth

Do Marines say copy that or Roger that?

For maritime VHF, “copy” does not mean the same as “roger” or “received”. It is used when communications between two other stations which includes information for one’s own station has been overheard and received satisfactorily.

What does it mean when you say 10 4?

Roger that! 10-4 is a way of saying “message received” in radio communications. It’s also used as a way to “you got it.”

What is the opposite of Roger that?

What is the opposite of roger that?

say again	pardon me
pardon	what
eh	sorry
beg pardon	could you repeat that
what did you say	come again

Do pilots say Roger?

Pilots use the phrase “Roger that” when they are in the air. As not all pilots could speak English back then, the International Telegraph Union back in 1927 decided that “Roger” would be an easier command than “received”. ROGER stands for Received Order Given, Expect Results.