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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: StarCMC; tomkow6; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; Bethbg79; MoJo2001; ...

Good morning Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies and their families.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. I have a question for our wonderul military and our allies..........

WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE?

This is a drive-by post. This week is report week and time cards. Plus I will be taking off early on Friday. This make for a short week. First thank you Star for opening the doors to the Canteen this morning and your continued dedication.

Second, for all you love-birds out that who want a nice romantic movie to watch, try The Notebook. Be warned.......there is a "hanky alert" that goes with it.

Now remember, the Canteen is always

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's alway plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS.


221 posted on 02/14/2005 5:32:54 AM PST by beachn4fun ("Resistance is futile, but I may be placated with chocolates")
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To: Bethbg79
{{{{{ Beth! }}}}}

Happy Valentine's Day!


222 posted on 02/14/2005 5:37:16 AM 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; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

SALUTE!

 


223 posted on 02/14/2005 5:39:39 AM PST by tomkow6 (..............)
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To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

Good morning, Star!!! Good morning, Canteen Crew ! Good morning, EVERYBODY!

GOOD
 

MORNING

TROOPS!



224 posted on 02/14/2005 5:40:39 AM PST by tomkow6 (..............)
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To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

Since I worked at a supermarket checkout, my hobby was to guess what each customer would be preparing according to the ingredients they bought. "Blueberry muffins for breakfast tomorrow?" I asked a young lady.

"Well, they're blueberry-cranberry-ginger muffins," she replied, and then went on to explain the unique recipe was sent to her from a friend who lived far away. Seeing my look of scepticism, she left, saying: "I'll tell you what. If they turn out, I'll bring you the recipe; if they don't, I'll bring you the muffins."

225 posted on 02/14/2005 5:41:18 AM PST by tomkow6 (..............)
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To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

 

Chicagoland Weather

February 14, 2005
Chicago, IL
Sunrise 6:46 AM (CST)
Sunset 5:19 PM (CST)
Hrs. of Daylight 10 Hrs., 33 Mins
Currently    
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5 Day Forecast

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High: 35
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226 posted on 02/14/2005 5:41:50 AM PST by tomkow6 (..............)
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To: StarCMC; Radix; pelikan

Cubs Spring Training!

Pitchers & Catchers report!

2 DAYS!


227 posted on 02/14/2005 5:42:19 AM PST by tomkow6 (..............)
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To: Lady Jag; MoJo2001; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Diva Betsy Ross; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; bentfeather; ...

Good morning and a happy Valentine's Day to all the ladies in the Canteen!!!


228 posted on 02/14/2005 5:44:12 AM PST by acad1228 (Much bad juju "Oye, aguante mi cerveza Y mira aqui!")
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Reminder to FReepers....

A Moment of Silence for Ethan Michael...and family....will be observed at 2PM CST.

229 posted on 02/14/2005 5:44:56 AM PST by cbkaty
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To: tomkow6
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY ANGEL BOY!




230 posted on 02/14/2005 5:46:18 AM PST by pelikan
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To: acad1228

Good morning acad - Happy Valentiners Day to you, too!!


231 posted on 02/14/2005 5:47:11 AM 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: Bethbg79

Thank you and to you too!


232 posted on 02/14/2005 5:47:17 AM PST by The Mayor (<a href="http://www.RusThompson.com">http://www.RusThompson.com</a>)
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To: pelikan

Good morning!!


233 posted on 02/14/2005 5:47:26 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: pelikan

Halito! how's it goin' today?


234 posted on 02/14/2005 5:47:26 AM PST by acad1228 (Much bad juju "Oye, aguante mi cerveza Y mira aqui!")
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To: Bethbg79

Mornin', Beth!


235 posted on 02/14/2005 5:47:58 AM PST by acad1228 (Much bad juju "Oye, aguante mi cerveza Y mira aqui!")
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To: Lady Jag
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) This will be a very musical day for you, today. Next time, try to remember the Beano(tm)?

LMAO!

236 posted on 02/14/2005 5:48:18 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: StarCMC
(((((Star)))))

Love ya girly!

237 posted on 02/14/2005 5:49:08 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: acad1228
Good morning!

Happy Valentine's day to you too!

238 posted on 02/14/2005 5:50:01 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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To: Bethbg79

You too Sweet Cheeks!! :o)

I gotta scoot - I have to go to work today!

*sigh*

Will my life ever slow down! :o)


239 posted on 02/14/2005 5:50:45 AM 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
LOL Not with four kids and a wonderful husband it wont!

Have a good one dear!

240 posted on 02/14/2005 5:51:28 AM PST by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)
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