Roger that

Definition

Acknowledgment that a message was received and understood. 'Roger' is NATO phonetic for 'R' (received), not a name, though many assume otherwise.

Example Usage

Squad leader: 'Move to position Bravo.' Soldier: 'Roger that.'

Origin

NATO phonetic alphabet and radio protocol, standardized mid-20th century

Fun Fact

Not named after a person—'Roger' represents 'R' for 'received' in the phonetic alphabet.

Source: NATO and military radio protocols

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