FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Sept. 30, 2004

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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~

The military seems to have a language of its own, with many terms, acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations that aren't generally used in the "civilian world."

What is an acronym? It is a word created from the first letter of a series of other words. It is spoken as one word.

What is an initialism? It is a word created from the first letter of a series of other words, but each letter is spoken separately.

What is an abbreviation? It is a shortened version of a word.

What is Short Speak? It is any and all of the above.

Want to know what they are talking about? Read on...

M, part 4

Moonbeam Flashlight

MOPP Mission-Oriented Protective Posture

MRAAM Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile

MRCA Multi-role combat aircraft [the Panavia Tornado]

To learn more, click here!

MRE Meal, ready-to-eat

AKA Meals Rejected By Ethiopians

MSF Mobile Strike Force

MSTARAVB [AR 310-50] Master Army Aviator Badge

More here!

MSTDIVB [AR 310-50] Master Diver Badge

MSTEODMAD [AR 310-50] Master Explosive Ordinance Disposal Badge

MSTPRCHT [AR 310-50] Master Parachute Badge

MTBOMF Mean Time Between Operational Maintenance Failure

MT Bn [JP 1-02] Motor transport Battalion

MULE

Designated an M274 and used around the Vietnam period it was little more than a platform on wheels, with a two-cylinder opposed Tecumseh engine started with a pull-cord just like a power lawn mower. It has four-wheel drive and steering and could be driven by a Gyrene lying prone for a low profile. And it could carry, literally, a ton of supplies of be mounted with M60 mortars, small cannon or the 105mm recoilless rifle. The mule was retired due to the faulty design of the tires and the lack of proper protection for the driver.

Mustang A commissioned officer who served previously as an enlisted person

MWD Military Working Dog

For more pics of MWDs, click here!

Today's Field Trip: Ft. Riley

CANTEEN CONTEST GIVEAWAY

Welcome To Our Canteen Contest Giveaway! Good luck everyone!!

Congratulations To Colonel_Flagg & HiJinx for winning yesterday's Contest. They are now out of the field! Everyone else is still in!

The Rules

1. Below we will provide you questions that will need to be answered. The answers will be found all around the web. We tried to keep it fun, silly, and somewhat serious.

2. Once you get the answers, please FReepmail them to MoJo2001.

3. You may only enter ONCE per day.

4. You must also remember the times to enter to win. (We will post the times below. We've had to revise them to allow everyone the opportunity to play.)

5. If you enter before the time we specify, you will be declared ineligible for the day. You will then have to wait for the following day.

6. If you have any questions, please FReepmail MoJo2001.

7. The winners will be announced on the thread immediately after the close of the contest.

8. If you are announced as a winner, then you are out of the contest game. We want to give everyone the opportunity to play and win.

9. When you send the FReepmail to MoJo2001, please put "CONTEST" in the subject line.

10. After we notify the winners, we will need to have your mailing address to send out your prize.

Times To Play

1. Beginning at 8AM (EST) through 6PM (EST), all answers can be FReepmailed to MoJo2001.

2. Remember not to answer any questions until the game has begun.

3. At the end of the allotted time, we will post the correct answers and winners.

Let's Play! Good Luck!

Questions

1. What city was Steven Spielberg born in?

2. Alben Barkley, Jefferson Davis, and Johnny Depp were all born in this state. Name the State.

3. Name the last state that had 4 major Hurricanes make landfall. (Florida is the most recent.)

4. Martha Stewart is off to jail. What state is the jail located in?

5. Lady Astor was the first woman in the House of Commons. What country is she from?

6. At OpinionJournal.com, who writes the daily "Best Of The Web Today"?

7. What does the RIAA initials stand for?

8. Name the six tribes that made up the Iroquois Nation.

9. The Montreal Expos, Major League baseball team, will move it's franchise to what city starting next season?

10. Name the Prime Minister of Iraq.

Remember not to enter until the allowed time. Don't forget to put "CONTEST" in the subject line. Four winners will be picked today!

What You're Playing For Today!

We will choose 4 winners today!!

Saving Private Ryan (DVD)

Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (DVD)

Master and Commander (DVD)

Unfit For Command (Book)

Thank you to the generous company in the Hampton Roads area that donated all the prizes and DVDs. We were able to send out over 190 DVDs to our Troops. The remainder were given to us to "Thank those that support our Troops". The company has many Veterans and family members currently serving. We thank them for their support of our Troops. Also, we thank them for allowing us to share items with you.

1 posted on 09/29/2004 8:00:57 PM PDT by StarCMC

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; HopeandGlory; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska

2 posted on 09/29/2004 8:02:04 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

3 posted on 09/29/2004 8:02:35 PM PDT by Old Sarge (ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)

To: HiJinx; Old Sarge

Thanks guys, for your help on today's thread! HUGS!!

4 posted on 09/29/2004 8:02:54 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

ROFL!! You're quick!! LOL!!!!

5 posted on 09/29/2004 8:03:24 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

I hope you're here today to enjoy Today's Field Trip! :o)

6 posted on 09/29/2004 8:04:06 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; Fawnn; Bethbg79; bentfeather; Ragtime Cowgirl; ...

7 posted on 09/29/2004 8:05:25 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)

Thanks for today's thread!

Please take care of yourself and the baby that's due in Nov!

8 posted on 09/29/2004 8:07:12 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All

9 posted on 09/29/2004 8:08:35 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)

To: ActiveDutyUSMC; dakine; bkwells; chookter; Hacksaw434; thumperusn; Hostel; The Sailor; grace522; ...

FYI : Look in upper right corner of "My Comments" page.
Set it for "Brief" instead of Full.
You only will get title of thread and who pinged you.
No graphics will load.

10 posted on 09/29/2004 8:10:10 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)

To: StarCMC; Old Sarge

You're welcome!

He's faster than me, but that's just 'cause he's a coupla years younger.

11 posted on 09/29/2004 8:10:12 PM PDT by HiJinx (Bush/Cheney '04 - Fit for Command - Piper's Pick!)

To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Fawnn; Ragtime Cowgirl; StarCMC; ...

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

12 posted on 09/29/2004 8:11:54 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

13 posted on 09/29/2004 8:12:17 PM PDT by windchime (Podesta about Bush: "He's got four years to try to undo all the stuff we've done." (TIME-1/22/01))

14 posted on 09/29/2004 8:12:22 PM PDT by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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15 posted on 09/29/2004 8:13:51 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

You're welcome and I will!! But if we don't get that crib up soon he's gonna be sleeping in a drawer somewhere! LOL!! Trying to get the girls room finished so we can reorganize the nursey has been like pulling teeth, watching grass grow, waiting for molasses -- you pick the euphemism and it fits! LOL!!

16 posted on 09/29/2004 8:14:09 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: HiJinx; Old Sarge

He posted BEFORE I pinged!! Too much military intel methinks! LOL!!!

17 posted on 09/29/2004 8:15:12 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Ooooh! And I'll bet you know the proper way to salute, too!! Good to see ya! HUGS!!

BTW - how about that Field Trip??

18 posted on 09/29/2004 8:16:13 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

(saluting smartly) Field trip? Cool. Haven't been on one of those in YEARS! Let's go.

19 posted on 09/29/2004 8:18:13 PM PDT by txradioguy (HOOAH!!!...Not Just A Word...A Way Of Life!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Lovely flowers today fellas. Thank You for your service.

20 posted on 09/29/2004 8:20:52 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)

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