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Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Thin, narrow metallic reflectors of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect radar energy. These reflectors, when dropped from aircraft and allowed to drift downward, result in large targets on the radar display.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-6-4Issuing Weather and Chaff Areas
  2. 5-1-3Electronic Attack (EA) Activity