Dr. Evil;
First be careful of your facts when you spew about the US being the only one who doesn't comply with ICAO. Take a look at how many exceptions to ICAO that the UK has. Then look at the rest of the world. We are not the only ones who have exceptions, nor do we have any other issues with it due to most of our pilots being native english speakers. That being said, I too would like to see our pilots tighten up thier phraseology it is getting horendous.
For all you US pilots out there, please use a call sign, we are getting about 10% now who like to shorten up with no call sign as if they are on the telephone... We aren't. Also when issuing an altitude or heading or speed. I would really like more then just the three numbers I have issued. I don't know if you are reading back a speed heading or altitude. Then when I clarify, most pilots have been getting huffy or condecending. We need to get a bit more professional in our radio work...
regards
Scott H. Voigt
NATCA Southwest Region
Safety and Technology Chairman