Why Do People Say ''Roger That'' Instead of ''Understood''?

Описание: Why do pilots, soldiers, and radio operators say 'Roger' instead of 'Okay' or 'Understood'?

Have you ever wondered why pilots, soldiers, and astronauts always say “Roger” instead of just saying “Okay” or “Understood”? It’s one of the most iconic phrases in the history of communication, but the story behind it is far more interesting than a simple name.

In this video, we go back in time to the early days of radio and Morse code to find out who “Roger” actually is—and why he seems to be everywhere! We explore how the crackly signals of World War II shaped the way we talk today, the evolution of the phonetic alphabet from “Roger” to “Romeo,” and the crucial differences between saying “Roger,” “Copy,” and “Wilco.”

From the high-stakes cockpits of fighter jets to the legendary Apollo moon missions and even your favorite Hollywood movies, we break down how this two-syllable word became a global symbol of confidence and clarity.

What you’ll learn in this video:

The Morse code origins of the letter “R.”

Why the military needed a phonetic alphabet for radio discipline.

The difference between acknowledging a message and following an order.

How pop culture and NASA made “Roger That” a household phrase.

If you love history, aviation, or just finding out the "why" behind the things we say every day, this video is for you.

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