FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ 08 Nov 2004

[StarCMC]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

 

~ 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...

 

N, part 5

NMCRC  Navy Marine Corps Reserve Center

 

NMD  national missile defense

The objective of the National Missile Defense program is to develop and maintain the option to deploy a cost effective, operationally effective and Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty compliant system that will protect the United States against limited ballistic missile threats, including accidental or unauthorized launches or Third World threats.  To read more, click here!

nmi  nautical mile  (1 nmi = 1.151 miles)

NMIC  National Military Intelligence Center  (JCS)

NNSY  Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The NNSY in Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.  It's the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy, and it's also the most multifaceted.  Ask Mojo2001 or The Sailor about this place!!

NOAA  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOB  naval order of battle

NOE  Nap of the earth

A flying technique used to avoid enemy radar and ADA.

NOGS  Night Observation Gunship

 

NOMAD Navy Oceanographic and Meteorological Automatic Device

NOMSS  Naval Oceanographic and Meteorological Support System

Noncommissioned Officer Sword

The 1859 Field and Staff Officer sword.  A badge of office worn on parade or in formal situations by NCOs.

Non-qual

A Marine who did not qualify as an expert, sharpshooter or marksman on the rifle range.  Non-quals do not graduate from boot camp

NORAD  North Atlantic Aerospace Defense Command  (created in 1957)

Noted

An answer meaning "understood when receiving a list of instructions.  Also an indication that something was written down.

NPB  neutron particle beam

NP Mat

NeoPrene Mat - a sealed cell sleeping mat which contains Neoprene and keeps dampness from permeating your sleeping bag.
 

NPRC  National Personnel Records Center

This is where John Kerry would submit his Standard Form 180 if he wanted to release his military records.

 

NPWIC  National Prisoner of War Information Center

NR   Submersible Research Vehicle (nuclear propelled)

NRB1CL  Nuclear Reactor Operator, First Class Badge

NRB2CL  Nuclear Reactor Operator, Second Class Badge

NRBBAS  Nuclear Reactor Operator, Basic Badge

NRBSUPV  Nuclear Reactor Operator, Shift Supervisor Badge
 

 

Today's Field Trip: Ft. Rucker
 

 

 

 

[Spotsy]

Great cartoons Arrowhead!

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Spotsy!

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Star!

[Spotsy]

Glad to hear that you had quiet weekend.

I was on the run and couldn't get to the Canteen.
It will take me all week to recover from all of the activity. LOL!

How was the birthday party for your brother in law?

[tomkow6]

BTW: BOTH the male & the female Cardinals sing!

[Spotsy]

Good Morning Star!

Thank you for an excellent installment of "Short Speak!" Spotsy loves NMD!

[Spotsy]

~ Good Monday Morning Ladies ~

[stand watie]

GM!

free dixie,sw

[stand watie]

GM!

free dixie,sw

[Arrowhead1952]

Here is another keeper.

[laurenmarlowe]

Birthday party was good, thanks!

Take care, and have a good day!

[roaddog727]

Please add this to the "N" listing:

NOBOF:

No
Ball
Of Fire

Refers to an individual withing your organizational structure who requires "motivation" to get moving.

Example of NOBOF: Zero from the Beetle Bailey comic strip.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Will You help keep the Candle Lit for our service men and women?
Can you spare a few moments today to either
e-mail them or learn about sending packages to them?
Many of them are away from home for the 1st time.
PLEASE Click on the graphic and help cheer them up.
You will stay right where you are on this thread while you write them.
Thank You
Postmaster
The FR Canteen Post Office

[Spotsy]

Glad to hear that it went smoothly.
You have great day too! ((HUGS))

[Spotsy]

ROTFL!

[HiJinx]

going visit my cousin that I told you who got back from oversea last year from Aghariarian

Give him a hug from us, Seven...and our thanks for a job well done!

[Spotsy]

Our Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan remain first and foremost in my prayers for their safety and success of mission.

[Arrowhead1952]

There are many more here

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning....a couple inches overnight. Yes, a winter wonderland! It's purty outside.....dark, but purty. The sun doesn't come up until 8:49am and sets at 4:35pm. The days will continue to get shorter until December 21st.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Monday morning, tom! Good Monday morning, Patriotic Pattie!