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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: bentfeather; Lady Jag; Kathy in Alaska; All

It's time for bed. Good night to everyone - and may God bless our troops, especially those fighting in Falluja tonight. We thank you for your service!


481 posted on 11/08/2004 9:14:28 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Gloating? Us? Well, okay.)
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To: Colonel_Flagg; bentfeather; Lady Jag; MS.BEHAVIN

Willie Nelson ~ You Are Always On My Mind

482 posted on 11/08/2004 9:16:11 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

Nite now.

483 posted on 11/08/2004 9:17:10 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: Colonel_Flagg

Good night and sleep well, Colonel. Thank you for helping entertain our troops.


484 posted on 11/08/2004 9:20:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
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To: Radix; Fawnn

There is a wonderful book, Called:
"the Art of Eating" by M.F.K.Fisher...
That talks about her experieinces during World War 1...
It is a fantastic book, that will make you reconsider, what "hunger" really means...
How she nearly starved to death, and how she nearly swooned when she was able to eat well, again..
The book is also peppered with recipes from the Haute Cuisine she was used to, to the gruel she made with tiny bits of meat in order to survive.

I love to cook, and I love experimenting with different spices...but I do not have fancy stuff all the time...
Still, a beautiful meal can be cooked and presented with very little cost...

One of my favorite meals is simply cooked in the Crock Pot...Small white beans, smoked ham hocks, and a ton of onions, and salt and pepper to taste..add a little cornbread fresh from the oven on the side...
Simple, and wonderful...
Ms.B


485 posted on 11/08/2004 9:20:45 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Lovely song by Willie, ma, thank you.


486 posted on 11/08/2004 9:21:37 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: Colonel_Flagg
Sleep tight.

God bless and watch over our troops.

487 posted on 11/08/2004 9:25:06 PM PST by Lady Jag (YAHOOO!!! W2!!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All
The Canteen


As a light house beacon warns
a ship away from dangerous shores...
We in the FReeper CANTEEN
offer a safe haven for our troops and their families.
May God Bless our ship FReeper CANTEEN.

bentfeather
9/05/03
Revised 01/05/04

If you wish touch the graphic....~A Simple Prayer~Roma Downey~






488 posted on 11/08/2004 9:25:20 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~Poetry is my forte.~)
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To: bentfeather

Hey Ms.Feather...
maybe tomorrow night..
Do think you might have the song...
"The Obvious Chid" by Paul Simon?
I got to see him in concert in Portland...
He was awesome and put on a geat show!
Thanks in advance!
ms.B


489 posted on 11/08/2004 9:29:23 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: mylife
Hiya my....how are things in Texas? I was envying you when you said you were firing up the hot tub. That is on my list of things to have someday.


The Coasters ~ Charlie Brown

490 posted on 11/08/2004 9:30:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I knew it! The only time you come here is at night! Aha!


491 posted on 11/08/2004 9:33:49 PM PST by Lady Jag (YAHOOO!!! W2!!!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi again. Ma!
I did very well without my "training wheels" today!
Doggone busy drive, though!!
I gotta hit the hay pretty soon....
(dang it)
ms.B
P.S. Thanks you for my pretty green budgie!!
;0)


492 posted on 11/08/2004 9:34:12 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: Lady Jag

That's cuz I'm on the road all day!!
They don't do (many) night-time blood drives, ya know!
:o)
Ms.B


493 posted on 11/08/2004 9:36:24 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Night Kathy.


That tune was a larf ;^)


494 posted on 11/08/2004 9:37:48 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

You headin' out?
Good night and God Bless, Sir!!
Hugs!!
Ms.B


495 posted on 11/08/2004 9:40:27 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

yep

Thangs to do..dreams to dream

Good night MS B


496 posted on 11/08/2004 9:42:39 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
I was playing on the vampire thing.


497 posted on 11/08/2004 9:43:18 PM PST by Lady Jag (YAHOOO!!! W2!!!)
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To: Radix

Awesome pictures of our brave and heroic troopers! Let us all pray extra hard that they stay safe, and that they will be successful in their endeavor to help make Iraq a stable, democratic country. I want to also pray that these wonderful men and women have the support of their fellow Americans and not critcism!


498 posted on 11/08/2004 9:44:23 PM PST by luvie (WE DID NOT WAVER; WE DID NOT TIRE; WE DID NOT FALTER; AND WE DID NOT FAIL! GWB WON!!!)
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To: Lady Jag

LOL!
I know Lady J!
No worries!
Ms.B


499 posted on 11/08/2004 9:45:47 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: mylife
Good night and sleep well, my. Thanks for helping honor our troops
and thank you for your service to our country.


500 posted on 11/08/2004 9:46:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
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