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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ 08 Nov 2004

Posted on 11/07/2004 7:56:22 PM PST by 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 ~
ArmyPatch small   NavySeal small   Air Force Seal   Marines Seal small   Coast Guard Seal small (better)

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
 
 

 

 


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To: tomkow6; Spotsy

This is the greatest picture....the sheer joy of childhood.


241 posted on 11/08/2004 3:57:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
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To: StarCMC; IPWGOP; Kathy in Alaska; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; MoJo2001; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; ...
LOL on the story, Star!!!

I have a different one to relate.

I wish I had Linda's artistic talent, not that I don't appreciate the gifts God has given me. I do the best with them that I can. ... But, I still know Linda could get this message across graphically better than I. Regardless, I think some of you here will still appreciate the sentiment.


242 posted on 11/08/2004 4:03:43 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Golden Gate Quartet-Blind Barnabus

243 posted on 11/08/2004 4:07:01 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: tomkow6; StarCMC; Lady Jag; Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; MoJo2001; All
Howdy Troops!

Do Your Ears Hang Low?

Canteen Crew,
WOO HOO!


I'm A Nut!

Time to kick it up a notch!


244 posted on 11/08/2004 4:07:22 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: Fawnn

Cool Auntie Fawnn!! :o)


245 posted on 11/08/2004 4:07:57 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Lookit you Lauren!!! POSTING MUSIC!!!! Woo-hoo!!!!


246 posted on 11/08/2004 4:08:34 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: bentfeather; tomkow6

LOL!! You got Tom pegged!!


247 posted on 11/08/2004 4:09:19 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: StarCMC

MINE!!!!


248 posted on 11/08/2004 4:09:45 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: StarCMC

MINE!!!!


249 posted on 11/08/2004 4:09:45 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: StarCMC

MINE!!!!


250 posted on 11/08/2004 4:09:45 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: bentfeather

Mine??


251 posted on 11/08/2004 4:09:58 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: bentfeather

me


252 posted on 11/08/2004 4:09:59 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: bentfeather

Mine??


253 posted on 11/08/2004 4:10:00 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: bentfeather

Mine??


254 posted on 11/08/2004 4:10:04 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: bentfeather

Evening, Ms. Feather!

255 posted on 11/08/2004 4:10:45 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: StarCMC

Who won???? LOL


256 posted on 11/08/2004 4:11:25 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: bentfeather
Hmmmm....gonna have to have that trigger finger looked at! LOL!!

Woo-hoo! Ms. Feather!
You got #250!
Congrats!!!

257 posted on 11/08/2004 4:11:58 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: StarCMC

Thank you! I've had a good teacher! Did it work on your end?


258 posted on 11/08/2004 4:12:10 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: tomkow6; MoJo2001; Bethbg79; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; beachn4fun; Ragtime Cowgirl; Valin; Aeronaut; ...

FIRE MISSION — U.S. Army Sgt. Mathew H. Lowry verifies the round as Spc. John L. Jackson loads the round into their M109A6 Howitzer during combat operation in Fallujah, Iraq, Nov. 6, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both Soldiers are assigned to Alpha Battery, 3rd Battalion, 83rd Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Johancharles Van Boers

259 posted on 11/08/2004 4:12:17 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
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To: bentfeather

bentfeather!!! #250!!!

260 posted on 11/08/2004 4:12:48 PM PST by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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