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FReeper Canteen - Military Short Speak - November 22, 2004
Canteen Crew
Posted on 11/21/2004 7:53:46 PM PST by StarCMC
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~ |
![Coast Guard Seal small (better)](http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/1/106521/1091486/coastguard-th.jpg) |
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... ![](http://images4.fotki.com/v40/photos/1/106521/398438/StarsStripesseperator-vi.gif?1066276156) |
O, part 2 OASD Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense OAT outside air temperature OAY Outstanding Airman of the Year
This ribbon is awarded to airman nominated by the MAJCOMs, FOAs and DRUs to HQ AFPC/DPPPRS for competition in the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (12 DAY) Program. Only one ribbon is awarded. A bronze oak leaf cluster is worn on the ribbon to denote each past or subsequent award. The 12 members selected as the Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year wear the bronze service star, retroactive to June 1970. The bronze service star is worn to the wearer's right side of the oak leaf clusters. Authorized Device: Oak leaf Cluster and Service Star. |
OB Order of battle Click here to see some current OBs! |
OB1KB Order of battle version 1 knowledge based
OBE Overcome by events
The English call this nugatory. Yes, it's a word!
nu·ga·to·ry ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/oomacr.gif) g -tôr![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif) , -t r![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/lprime.gif) , ny![](http://cache.lexico.com/dictionary/graphics/AHD4/GIF/oomacr.gif) -) adj.
- Of little or no importance; trifling.
- Having no force; invalid. See Synonyms at vain.
[Latin n g t rius, from n g tor, trifler, from n g r , to trifle, from n gae, jokes.] |
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OBIGGS On board inert gas generating system
When a projectile hits an aircraft fuel tank or when a heat source occurs in the fuel tank of an aircraft, there is a risk of explosion. Unless, that is, the fuel tank is equipped with an inerting device such as this OBIGGS. |
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obj objective OBO Official business only OBOGS On board oxygen generating system
The advantages of this oxygen-generating system installed on board aircraft goes far beyond improving flight endurance. It will ultimately lead to a radical simplification of aviation logistics as a whole. |
OC&S [Army] Ordnance Center and school |
OC-ALC Oklahoma City Air Logistic Center
OCAC Operations control and analysis center
Processes, analyzes, produces and disseminates SIGNT-derived information and directs ground-based electronic warfare activities. |
OCAKA observation and fields of fire, cover and concealment OCAR Office of the Chief of Army Reserves |
Oceanside The civilian community outside the main gate of Camp Pendleton, CA OCJCS Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff OCM Optical countermeasures OCOKA observation, concealment, obstacles, key terrain, and avenue of approach (Army) |
OCONUS Outside Continental United States OCRE Optical Character Recognition Equipment For a .pdf file about OCR, click here! OCS Officer Candidate School |
Today's Field Trip: Ft. Knox
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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; marines; military; navy; reserves; supportthetroops
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Just teasing MS!! NO Problem!!
381
posted on
11/22/2004 7:57:03 PM PST
by
Soaring Feather
(http://www.poetbentfeather.com)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you for the Ark Kathy, we need it . . . LOL!!!
382
posted on
11/22/2004 7:57:30 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: bentfeather
Big Mama Thornton?Most way cool...
383
posted on
11/22/2004 8:00:42 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; Kathy in Alaska; HopeandGlory; Blue Scourge
Prayers for your son, Hope, and for Blue Scourge as he starts Basic today...
384
posted on
11/22/2004 8:02:22 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Fawnn
385
posted on
11/22/2004 8:03:33 PM PST
by
Lady Jag
(Waterbeds save lives)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you . . . all prayers are appreciated.![](http://garnetrosedesigns.com/CCthankyou.gif)
Mama's doing OK!!!
386
posted on
11/22/2004 8:04:09 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: HopeandGlory; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001
Hello Hope. I am late getting to the party tonight because I had some good company this evening. I saw your picture of the rain where you are...bless you, and take care. Stay in and stay safe.
To: Lady Jag
388
posted on
11/22/2004 8:06:01 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: All
To: MS.BEHAVIN
390
posted on
11/22/2004 8:09:40 PM PST
by
Soaring Feather
(http://www.poetbentfeather.com)
To: USAF_TSgt
I'm late....as usual. Sounds like you are gonna need umbrellas all weekend. I hope your sump pump can keep up with all the water. You don't need indoor flooding.
391
posted on
11/22/2004 8:09:53 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
Hello Betsy . . . it stopped late this afternoon . . . hopefully we'll have a little respite for a while . . . at least I can flush the toilets . . .LOL!!! . . . GRIN.
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posted on
11/22/2004 8:12:33 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: StarCMC
(((HUGS))) . . . How's Master Jacob . . . growing like a weed I expect.
393
posted on
11/22/2004 8:14:37 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: bentfeather; Kathy in Alaska; Lady Jag; All
Okay Gang...
Ms.B is beat!!
Good night Canteeners and Troops!
Thanks for the tunes, Poetess!
God Bless and keep you all..
Ms.B
394
posted on
11/22/2004 8:16:05 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Nite MS.B. dream well. HUGS
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posted on
11/22/2004 8:17:09 PM PST
by
Soaring Feather
(http://www.poetbentfeather.com)
To: HopeandGlory
He's great! I can't wait to see what he weighs when we go abck to the doctor next Tuesday!!
396
posted on
11/22/2004 8:18:55 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: laurenmarlowe
Thank you Lauren . . . we're fine at the moment . . . but we need a dry spell
(I never thought I'd ever say say that here in Texas . . . grin!!!)
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posted on
11/22/2004 8:19:00 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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Sleep well, ms b. Good sticks tomorrow.
398
posted on
11/22/2004 8:19:49 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Season's Greetings - www.proudpatriots.com)
To: StarCMC
Awww!!! . . . give him a big hug . . . they grow sooo fast.
399
posted on
11/22/2004 8:21:27 PM PST
by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
400
posted on
11/22/2004 8:21:28 PM PST
by
Lady Jag
(Waterbeds save lives)
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