FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ February 14, 2005

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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...

P, part 5

PBV post-boost vehicle

Peacekeeper PBV

PBW particle beam weapons aka Neutral Particle Beam weapons (NPB)

PBX private branch exchange

pC picocoulomb

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

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!

Hi EGC-Glad to hear some good news...wish him a Happy Valentine's Day from us, ok?

461 posted on 02/14/2005 1:54:55 PM PST by pelikan

my requset to be released to join the Navy was approved

Woo-hoo!!! Congrats!!!

462 posted on 02/14/2005 1:57:05 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Continuing prayers for your Dad

463 posted on 02/14/2005 1:58:09 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Please Answer our prayers)

YES!!! When do you leave??

464 posted on 02/14/2005 1:58:43 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

465 posted on 02/14/2005 1:59:47 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

YES!!! When do you leave??

Thats still to be determined. When there is a slot for me in the school, I'll be on my way.

466 posted on 02/14/2005 2:03:45 PM PST by armyman (I'm may not agree with what you say, but I will sacrifice everything to defend your right to say it.)

Cool! Let me know when you go! IF we do vacation in that area this spring (which is looking a little unlikely due to the hurricanes of last year wiping out our favorite beach!) maybe we can get to meet ya and buy you dinner or something. (That is if you can stand being around 4 fairly well-behaved kids!!) Big hugs and congrats!! (And thanks!!)

467 posted on 02/14/2005 2:08:13 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

i'll keep the Canteen updated with the info.

468 posted on 02/14/2005 2:13:35 PM PST by armyman (I'm may not agree with what you say, but I will sacrifice everything to defend your right to say it.)

I started out as an Airdale.....

469 posted on 02/14/2005 2:17:37 PM PST by tomkow6 (..............)

470 posted on 02/14/2005 2:19:24 PM PST by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; bentfeather; HiJinx; tomkow6; Radix; Spotsy; ...

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our Troops, Veterans, and their families!
Happy Valentines's Day to everyone in the Canteen!!
God Bless each of you! May God's prosperity and blessings flow abundantly in your lives this year!

Well, I have a lot of love for many folks in this world. Probably not a lot for others, but that's just me.

The greatest asset America imports and exports are the people.
Thank you for making this the greatest country in the universe.
When the going gets tough in America, we get going and going! Thank God for a country of go getters and doers!

Much love to everyone!

And where the heck is everyone today?? Sheesh!

471 posted on 02/14/2005 2:25:38 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Easter/Passover For Our Troops begins Feb.14th-Mar.4th---www.proudpatriots.org)

To: armyman; StarCMC

We're so proud of you armyman! We'll be here every step of the way. For every deployment, girlfriend, fiancee, marriage, kids, mortgages, and more...we'll be here.

Oh by the way, Star and I have no problems if you want to name your daughters after us. Right Star? LOL!

472 posted on 02/14/2005 2:27:35 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Easter/Passover For Our Troops begins Feb.14th-Mar.4th---www.proudpatriots.org)

sssshhhhh

lil MoJo is taking a kitty cat nap

473 posted on 02/14/2005 2:29:21 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (I just pay the rent. The cats and dog let me live here.)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

WHAT?

I CAN'T HEAR YA!

CAN YA TALK A LITTLE LOUDER??

474 posted on 02/14/2005 2:31:14 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Easter/Passover For Our Troops begins Feb.14th-Mar.4th---www.proudpatriots.org)

"Any other screen name suggestions for my when I get into the Navy?"

Airdale if you get into Naval aviation.

475 posted on 02/14/2005 2:32:24 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (I just pay the rent. The cats and dog let me live here.)

Good Afternoon MoJo.

Thanks, I'll remember that lol

476 posted on 02/14/2005 2:33:58 PM PST by armyman (I'm may not agree with what you say, but I will sacrifice everything to defend your right to say it.)

Hey, MOJO!
I'm here!

477 posted on 02/14/2005 2:37:17 PM PST by Soaring Feather

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; bentfeather; HiJinx; tomkow6; Radix; Spotsy; ...

DJ SUNSHINE!

Love is in the air!
How about some music?

Hello to all our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!
Click the graphics or hyperlinks!

Dream Lover -- Bobby Darin

It's So Easy To Fall In Love -- Buddy Holly

Sidenote: It's easy to fall in love. It's expensive to break up!

478 posted on 02/14/2005 2:39:33 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Easter/Passover For Our Troops begins Feb.14th-Mar.4th---www.proudpatriots.org)

*HUGS*
Hello Queenie!

479 posted on 02/14/2005 2:39:55 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Easter/Passover For Our Troops begins Feb.14th-Mar.4th---www.proudpatriots.org)

To: armyman; StarCMC

I know you will because Star and I won't let you forget. Hehehe!

480 posted on 02/14/2005 2:40:24 PM PST by MoJo2001 (Operation Easter/Passover For Our Troops begins Feb.14th-Mar.4th---www.proudpatriots.org)

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