Airpersoj wrote:

But, the tower controller issues that heading with
the expectation that the TRACON will cause it to be a
vector..eventually.

What the hell does this mean? A heading issued is a vector.


Airpersoj wrote:If the term "for radar vectors" has not been stated,
the prudent pilot should ask, "Is that heading assignment for radar
vectors?"

To which the controller would immediately put on his kid gloves.