Military English

ROGER

PROWORD

I have received your last transmission satisfactorily.

ROGER means received, not yes or will comply

On air

“Roger, moving to checkpoint two. Out.”
“Bravo Two-One, this is Bravo Six. Roger your last. Out.”
“Roger, two enemy at the bridge. Wait out.”

In conversation

Roger only means I received it, not that I will do it.
Don't answer an order with roger; use wilco if you will comply.

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