What are the NATO phonetic alphabet words for the letters A through E?

• A. Acorn, Birch, Cedar, Dogwood, Elm.
• B. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo.
• C. Aardvark, Bear, Cheetah, Dolphin, Eagle.
• D. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon.

Answer: (B)

The concept here is using a standardized spoken alphabet for clear radio communication. For the letters A through E, the official NATO code words are Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo. These words are chosen to be easily understood and distinct from one another in noisy conditions and across different languages, which is why they’re used in aviation, marine, military, and emergency services worldwide. Other options use nonstandard terms like common trees or animals, or mix in Greek-letter names, which are not part of the official NATO list. So the sequence Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo is the correct set.