"COA1067 two-seven-zero"
What clearance was just issued?
Was it a heading, altitude, or speed?
What's my point? If I issue (yes I'm a controller) COA1067 cross RIDGY at Flight Level two-seven-zero and you the pilot respond with, COA 1067 two-seven-zero. What assurance do I have that you are acknowledging an altitude assignment and nothing else?
Today for 50 minuetes I logged out of 27 clearances only 3 were read back correctly. Even after asking for an altitude verification the response was numbers only.
Earlier I issued "DALXXX maintain two-six-zero knots" and the response was "DALXXX two-six-zero" and the pilot climbed into traffic.
In my opinion bad phraseology is a problem and we should be concerned. We're bad on both sides of the mic. Fundamentals are not what they used to be. Professionalism is low and complacency is high.
What's the fix? I'm fighting an uphill battle on my end. Too many young kids who know it all and an older generation just too worn out.
This is not meant to be a slam in anyway. I think this is a problem that needs correcting. Am I reading too much into this?