Patriot 14E Table IV Practice Test

What is the definition of the joint brevity term FEET DRY?

Aircraft is flying on water Aircraft is in distress Aircraft is flying over land Aircraft is on the surface

Correct Answer:

Aircraft is flying over land

Explanation:

FEET DRY is a joint brevity term that communicates the aircraft is over land, i.e., it has reached dry land rather than remaining over water. This quick status cue helps pilots and controllers know whether the aircraft is on land or over the sea, which matters for searches, land-based operations, and emergency plans. If an aircraft were over water, the term used would reflect that status, while distress would be indicated by a separate distress call. Saying the aircraft is over the surface is too vague and does not specify land versus water.

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