In the phonetic alphabet currently used in American aviation, R is romeo. Apparently at one time the British military used roger.

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https://www.idiomsandslang.com/roger-roger-that/
Roger; Roger That
Definition: your message has been received and understood
Example: “Once you see a CVS drugstore on the right, take the next left.” —”Roger that.”
Note: From British military abbreviation R, for “received.”
I can't understand how "R" changed into "Roger", could you explain it to me?
In the phonetic alphabet currently used in American aviation, R is romeo. Apparently at one time the British military used roger.
I am not a teacher.
It is jargon specific to radio communications. As a pilot I can tell you that "roger" is sill used daily in aviation around the world. It is just an acknowledgement that one has received and understood a transmission. Here is a real life example.
We had taken off from Buffalo, New York and landed at a small airport in Canada. We were sitting on the ground with our engine running waiting to see if a customs agent was going to show up to inspect us.
Air Traffic Control: Niner Niner Echo, are you just here to clear customs?
Me: Affirmative, clear customs.
ATC: Where are you going from here?
Me: We're still working on that.
ATC: Okay I'm just going to close your flight plan.
Me: Roger, thank you.
"Wilco" on the other hand is an abbreviation for "will comply". It is no longer used, except perhaps in the military.
Last edited by probus; 11-Jan-2020 at 18:58. Reason: Typo