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The NATO Phonetic Alphabet (ALFA, BRAVO, CHARLIE etc.) is neither a phonetic alphabet, nor a product of NATO. I've sifted through loads of old documents to find its true origins and, OSCAR MIKE GOLF, is it fascinating. Check out my video here (2 million people already have!): youtu.be/UAT-eOzeY4M

I once overheard someone trying to spell something over the phone using this, but they were saying "L for Lima" (ignoring the whole point of the system), and it went like this: "L for Lima" "Alfa Lima?" "No, ELL, for LEEMA" "...Alfa Lima?" (repeat a few more times) It was infuriating to listen to.