What are "CONTINUE" or "REFORM" responses to?

The terms "CONTINUE" or "REFORM" are responses typically associated with passing in a military context. When a formation of aircraft is operating together, the command to "CONTINUE" indicates that the aircraft should maintain their current course or action, while "REFORM" suggests that the aircraft should change their formation, often to regroup after a maneuver or in response to changing conditions in the operational environment.

Passing refers to the point in an engagement or operation where aircraft may need to maneuver in relation to other aircraft or operational objectives, thus making the responses "CONTINUE" and "REFORM" relevant as they instruct pilots on how to maintain their tactical coherence during these maneuvers. These terms ensure that all members of the formation understand how to adjust their actions in response to the evolving situation in combat or training scenarios.