This is an incomplete list of U.S. Department of Defense code names primarily the two-word series variety. Officially, Arkin (2005) says that there are three types of code name:
In 1975, the Joint Chiefs of Staff introduced the Code Word, Nickname, and Exercise Term System (NICKA) which automated the assignment of names. NICKA gives each DOD organization a series of two-letter alphabetic sequences, requiring each 'first word' or a nickname to begin with a letter pair. For example, AG through AL was assigned to United States Joint Forces Command. [1]
The general system described above is now in use by NATO, the United Kingdom, Canada (Atlantic Guard, Atlantic Spear, Atlantic Shield) Australia and New Zealand, and allies/partners including countries like Sweden.
Most of the below listings are "Nicknames."
Diese Einsätze wurden von der USAFE auch als CREEK FURY bezeichnet[These missions were also referred to as CREEK FURY by the USAFE]
Where did U.S. Army Central get the call sign "Lucky"? General George S. Patton chose it. While other headquarters in theater at the time selected more heady designations, such as "Liberty," "Eagle," or "Master," General Patton picked "Lucky" - epitomizing both the victorious career and the jovial character of his newest and largest command.