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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ February 14, 2005
Canteen Crew

Posted on 02/13/2005 8:00:38 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...

 

P, part 5

PBV  post-boost vehicle

Peacekeeper PBV

 

PC politically correct - Don't even get me started on this one!
 
PCFSMFSOB  NOT PC - A Vietnam War era expletive said quickly while angry or in pain - piss, cunt, fuck, shit, mother fucker, son of a bitch
 
PCA  permanent change of assignment

PCESP  Program Communication Electronic Support Program (AFCC)

PCF  Patrol Craft - Fast

Take a Tour on board a Swift Boat, Vietnam, 1967

PCITF  Positive Combat Identification Task Force

PCMC  President's Commission on Military Compensation

OMG - Jimmuh did something good!?  What am I missing here?

PCME  pulse-code modulated event

PCOE  port of entry

PCP

A special unit in Marine boot camp to which recruits who are unable to maintain minimal physical conditioning are sent. Their entire day is spent in physical conditioning and once they meet the standard they are placed back into training with a platoon which is at the point where they were taken out of regular training.

PCR  peer code review

PCRTS  primary casualty receiving and treatment ship

PCS  Permanent change of station - leaving one unit to be assigned to another, it generally involves travel pay and household goods shipments and a total disruption of life

PCT  photon-coupled transistor

PCTA  plastic-cased telescoped ammunition

PCTIP  Panama Canal Treaty Implementation Plan

PCV  passenger carrying vehicle

PD  Another confusing acronym - take your pick!

1program directive, 2procurement directive, 3priority designator, 4public domain, 5partial discharges, 6peripheral device, 7pitch diameter, 8preliminary design, 9planned derating, 10positive displacement, 11power distribution, 12priority directive, 13Presidential Directive, 14project documentation, 15projected decision date, 16planning directive, 17probability of damage, 18probability of destruction, 19probability of detection, 20procedures description, 21program director [USAF], 22pulse doppler (radar), 23program document, 24phase-change dual, 25passive defense, 26pictorial display, 27potential difference, 28product definition, 29pre-digital, 30probability of damage, 31project definition, 32policy directive, 33presidential determination, 34product directorate, 35production and deployment phase, 36[FM 101-5-1] point of departure

PDF  President's daily brief

Today's Field Trip:   Whiteman AFB

Click to visit Whiteman AFB, home of the B-2 Spirit, America's Bomber!

If you have a suggestion for a Field Trip - maybe a place where YOU have been stationed and would like to re-visit - 
PLEASE Freepmail it to starcmc!!  Thanks!

 
 

 

 


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To: Diva Betsy Ross; All
We have the father of a fallen hero from Arizona who needs help!

121 posted on 02/13/2005 9:20:42 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: international american

LOL WOW YOU ARE OLD!!!

LOL

:-(


122 posted on 02/13/2005 9:21:48 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Oooooooo--I'd better call my "hunny" in here to catch that dart!


123 posted on 02/13/2005 9:22:38 PM PST by luvie ("THE ROAD OF PROVIDENCE IS UNEVEN AND UNPREDICTABLE-YET WE KNOW...IT LEADS TO FREEDOM!"GWB 2-2-05)
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To: LUV W
Tell him to hurry so it doesn't go astray! Uh OH! That could be dangerous!
124 posted on 02/13/2005 9:23:46 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Just say no to the ACLU!)
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To: AZamericonnie

I don't really feel old at all. The only thing I have noticed is my eyesight isn't perfect anymore, and I get minor aches and pains when I go to the gym.


125 posted on 02/13/2005 9:24:18 PM PST by international american (Tagline now fireproof....purchased from "Conspiracy Guy Custom Taglines"LLC)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
Just don't let it go near Tomkow!!!! We could all be in BIG trouble!
126 posted on 02/13/2005 9:25:28 PM PST by luvie ("THE ROAD OF PROVIDENCE IS UNEVEN AND UNPREDICTABLE-YET WE KNOW...IT LEADS TO FREEDOM!"GWB 2-2-05)
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To: international american
Awe...come here...Big Hug

There...feel better?

127 posted on 02/13/2005 9:27:24 PM PST by trussell (I Never Frown, even when I am sad, because I never know who is falling in love with my Smile!!!)
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To: All

For the children of our Military!

128 posted on 02/13/2005 9:29:56 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: uncleshag
Hey, uncle!


129 posted on 02/13/2005 9:31:19 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; All

A SPECIAL VALENTINE HUG FOR ALL OF OUR HEROES WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR OUR PROTECTION!!! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

130 posted on 02/13/2005 9:31:42 PM PST by luvie ("THE ROAD OF PROVIDENCE IS UNEVEN AND UNPREDICTABLE-YET WE KNOW...IT LEADS TO FREEDOM!"GWB 2-2-05)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
Happy Heart Day, DBR.

Happy Valentine's Day, Jimmy.

Happy Valentine's Day, Stephen.


131 posted on 02/13/2005 9:38:22 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)
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To: LUV W
A special Valentine hug for our heroes indeed. Thanks, LW.

Thanks, David, for your service to our country. Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

Thanks, Jim and Shannon and Derek, for your service to America. Sending prayers for your safety and success of mission.


132 posted on 02/13/2005 9:52:48 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~Support Our Troops! ~ www.proudpatriots.org ~ Operation Easter/Passover~2/14/05)
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To: trussell

Thanks, Truss : )


133 posted on 02/13/2005 9:53:30 PM PST by international american (Tagline now fireproof....purchased from "Conspiracy Guy Custom Taglines"LLC)
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To: All
Time for me to head out, feed Jake, and hit the hay! HUGS to all!

Uncle Kracker - Memphis Soul Song

Goodnight, all!


134 posted on 02/13/2005 9:55:15 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

Sweet dreams Star. Happy Valentines to the Gigglelips clan!


135 posted on 02/13/2005 9:57:58 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Kathy in Alaska; mylife; uncleshag; bentfeather; StarCMC; MoJo2001; AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; ..
Happy Valentines Day to all the Sweethearts of The Canteen, and to our Troops!!

Ms.B


136 posted on 02/13/2005 10:05:30 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)
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To: All

~You Are My Sunshine~

137 posted on 02/13/2005 10:05:56 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: StarCMC

No you haven't missed anything. They haven't put money for streaming in the budget yet.


138 posted on 02/13/2005 10:08:01 PM PST by txradioguy (Freedom Of Speech Makes It Much Easier To Spot The Idiots)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Evening, MS.B.

Lovely Valentine, thank you.

Happy day to you as well.

HUGS


139 posted on 02/13/2005 10:09:24 PM PST by Soaring Feather
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Thanks Ma'am, Big hugs and Happy Valentines Day!

140 posted on 02/13/2005 10:10:24 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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