"Roger Wilco" is a radio communication shorthand meaning "I have received your message and will comply with your instructions". It combines two separate traditional radio terms.
Meaning of the Two Parts
- Roger: Means "received" or "message understood." It originated from World War II-era military phonetic alphabets when the letter "R" (for "received") was represented by the word "Roger".
Usage and Real-World Accuracy
- Redundancy: Real professionals often consider saying them together as "silly" or redundant. This is because Wilco already means you received the message; you cannot comply with an instruction you did not hear.
If you'd like, I can explain the difference between other radio terms like over, out, and standby.
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