FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ 13 December 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...

O, part 5

OO-ALC Ogden Air Logistics Center

OOB Order of battle

OODA observation-orientation-decision-action

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Ooooohraaah A sound made by a Marine to indicate agreement or to provide encouragement

MCRD/ERR PARRIS ISLAND, S.C.(Oct. 29, 2004) -- "Oorah!"

Marines hear it each and every day. Ingrained into Marine minds since boot camp, this distinctly Marine call is barked back and forth in an almost endless stream of motivation. However, take a step back and ask that Marine, "where did 'Oorah' come from exactly?"

The answer is rarely the same. Countless stories abound regarding the mysterious origins of our beloved phrase.

However, unlike many Marine traditions, "Oorah" is rather new. As any veteran of the past 50 years would say, no Marine before 1950 could be found saying it. The true popularization of the word came in the '80s and '90s, when it fully emerged from the murky secrecy of Marine reconnaissance through drill instructors and by other means into use by Marines around the world.

"As far as I had been told, 'Oorah simply means 'let's kill,'" said Staff Sgt. Hugo Monroy, drill instructor for Platoon 1094, Delta Co., 1st RTBn. "As far as its origin, I really don't know. I always assumed it was simply a Marine tradition that was passed down from Marine to Marine."

The stories of "Oorah's" origins range from the logical to the absurd, including stories such as it being Turkish for kill, which is in fact öldürmek, or even simply a direct counter against the Army's "Hooah."

But where did the word really come from?

Marines and historians have determined the true origins of "Oorah" lie with recon Marines stationed in Korea in 1953. During this time, reconnaissance Marines in the 1st Amphibious Reconnaissance Co., found themselves traveling via submarine to where they were needed. The memorable call of "dive, dive!" would be called on the intercom and a klaxon alarm, which made a very distinct "Aarugha" sound, would announce the descent of the sub below water.

The recon Marines, who heard this sound often, started using it as a motivational tool during runs and physical training. Over time, the word "Aarugha" came to be too much of a mouthful, and eventually molded itself into the familiar "Oorah," according to Maj. Gary Marte, a retired Marine.

Confirmation for this version of the story rests with the official Marine Corps Training Reference Manual on the history of Marine recon, titled "Aarugha," the manual gives credence on the origination of the phrase with reconnaissance Marines.
"Oorah" is just one of the things that separates Marines from any other branch of service, and has become a part of our lasting history.

"It is the traditions, the history, that makes Marines stand out," said Aulton Kohn, Parris Island Museum information receptionist. "The stories passed from drill instructor to recruit, and from Marine to Marine, they add the color to the Corps."

OOM officer's open mess

op operations

OP observation post

op code operation code - a code used to encrypt tactical information

OPCEN Coast Guard Operations Center

OPCOM operational command

OPCONCTR Operations Control Center

OPDAR optical detection and ranging

OPDS officer professional development seminar

OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

OPF official personnel folder

OPFOR opposing force(s)

OPLAN operations plans

OPM Office of (civilian) Personnel Management

OPNAV Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

OPORD operation order

OPREP operational reporting

OPREP-1 Operation and Planning Report-1
OPREP-2 Start Report
OPREP-3 Event/Incident Report
OPREP-4 Stop Report
OPREP-5 Summary Report

ops operations

OPSEC Operations Security -- what Sandy Berger lacked

The process of denying adversaries information about friendly capabilities and intentions by identifying, controlling and protecting indicators associated with planning and conduction military operations and other activities.

OPTEMPO operating tempo

Operational Tempo How frequently a unit deploys or goes to the field

Today's Field Trip: NAS Brunswick

1 posted on 12/12/2004 7:56:24 PM PST by StarCMC

To: HiJinx; Old Sarge

Thanks for your help on today's thread!

2 posted on 12/12/2004 7:58:12 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

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

Come Short Speak with me...

3 posted on 12/12/2004 7:59:48 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: StarCMC; armyman; Arrowhead1952; darkwing104; txradioguy; Long Cut; Jet Jaguar; SFC Chromey; ...

4 posted on 12/12/2004 8:01:06 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: StarCMC; HiJinx; Old Sarge

Thank You for today's thread!

PS How much was done by Jacob and Piper?

5 posted on 12/12/2004 8:03:06 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: armyman; Arrowhead1952; darkwing104; txradioguy; Long Cut; Jet Jaguar; SFC Chromey; spiderman9; ...

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.

6 posted on 12/12/2004 8:04:57 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; StarCMC

7 posted on 12/12/2004 8:04:59 PM PST by Soaring Feather

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; HiJinx

That's an undercover operation. We can't reveal the answer or we'd be in trouble for violating child labor laws! LOL

8 posted on 12/12/2004 8:05:55 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Breaking news off Xinurea wire report that another Chinese mine explosion nail Southern China mine area at this hour killing 50 if you believe Xinura Sky news believe 100 so far kill

Also Breaking news off Hareetz wire after that terrible tunnel explosiion IDF just lay smackdown again on Gaza look for terrrosits behind this bombing today
And breaking news also on Hareetz wire IDF busted ring that did that Egyptian bombing few months ago during Jewish Holiday Pursim

9 posted on 12/12/2004 8:06:10 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)

Thank You, Star, for Military Short Speak.

10 posted on 12/12/2004 8:06:28 PM PST by Soaring Feather

11 posted on 12/12/2004 8:06:45 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)

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

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

12 posted on 12/12/2004 8:06:57 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

You're welcome, lady!

13 posted on 12/12/2004 8:07:54 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

FEATHERS!!!

Come Dance With Me!

Hope you enjoy the evening...

14 posted on 12/12/2004 8:08:09 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

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,
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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15 posted on 12/12/2004 8:08:25 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Kewl! A holly fairy!! Thanks!

16 posted on 12/12/2004 8:09:08 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Evening Sir

Is the boy ready for your deployment?

17 posted on 12/12/2004 8:09:39 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: Old Sarge; bentfeather; All

(Click the picture for music)

Mary, Did You Know?

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You've kissed the face of God

Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am

18 posted on 12/12/2004 8:11:15 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Oorah bump to Islamofaschists! Die you scum bags!

On another note: I hope everyone here is preparing to enjoy a Wonderful Christmas Holiday!

19 posted on 12/12/2004 8:11:48 PM PST by NYTexan

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Howdy, Skipper!

I can't quite figure The Boy out from one day to the next - but he IS getting upset when he's told to hit the rack. He'd stay up all night if I'd let him...

20 posted on 12/12/2004 8:13:18 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)

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