FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ August 22, 2005

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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~

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...

R, part 3

RADCAL radar calibration

RADCON radar converter

RADEC radiation detection capability

RADEM random access delta modulation

RADEX rapid deployment exercise

RADGUNS radar directed gun system simulation

Simulation of target detection, tracking, and shooting performance of several specific antiaircraft artillery systems versus a passive aerial target.

RADHAZ radiation hazard

RADIAC radiation, detection, indication and computation

AN/PDR-75 Radiac Set

RADIC rapidly deployable integrated command and control system

RADIL ROCC/AWACS digital information link

AN/GSQ-235 RADIL

RADINT radar intelligence

RADIST radar distance indicator

RADLFO radiological fallout

Hey Valin - is the sky falling? Are we doomed?? Just wondering!

RADLO radar liaison officer

RADLOPS radiological operations

RADM rear admiral

RADOP radar operator

RADOPWEAP radar optical weapons

RAEN Radio Amateur Emergency Network

RAF Royal Air Force

A Harrier pilot makes a final check that a Paveway laser-guided bomb is correctly fitted.

HUBBA HUBBA!
THANK GOD FOR ALLIES LIKE THESE!!

RAF-T reconnaissance attack fighter trainer

RAFTS reconnaissance-attack-fighter training systems (USAF)

RAG regimental artillery group (OPFOR)

RAGS river assault groups

Read about Life in a River Assault Group.

Today's Field Trip:
Military Families Voice of Victory

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!

Please remember: the Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops.
As such we attempt to keep it MOSTLY apolitical.
Thanks for playing and have a nice day! LOL!!!

Luv,
I can't imagine how thrilled and excited you must be to have your son home! I'm so happy for you. :)

161 posted on 08/21/2005 8:06:08 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; AZamericonnie; All

Okinawa, Japan (Aug. 17, 2005) - U.S. Navy Utilitiesman 3rd Class Justin T. Mackubbin low-crawls through mud-filled trenches as part of an obstacle course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center (JWTC), located in the Northern Training Area on the island of Okinawa. Petty Officer Hawkins is assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Unit Seven Four (NMCB-74). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Powell (RELEASED)

Persian Gulf (Aug. 18, 2005) - The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers speaks with the Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), Capt. Ted Branch on the flight deck during an air-power demonstration. The Nimitz Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Elisabeth Ann Saccotelli (RELEASED)

Persian Gulf (Aug. 18, 2005) - Retired Football Hall of Fame running back of the Chicago Bears (1965-1971), Gal Sayers, signs autographs for the crew following a USO show held aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment and is participating in Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations. MSO deny international terrorists use of the maritime environment as a venue for attack or to transport personnel, weapons, or other material. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jeremiah Sholtis (RELEASED)

162 posted on 08/21/2005 8:06:12 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe

That is Beautiful Star!
Thanks for the thread!! :)

163 posted on 08/21/2005 8:08:08 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Blame the tears on the puppy.

164 posted on 08/21/2005 8:10:36 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

You're right about that BB!!!!(((hug)))

165 posted on 08/21/2005 8:11:41 PM PDT by luvie (A BAD DAY FOR THE DIMS IS A GOOD DAY FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!! GET CINDY OUTTA CRAWFORD!)

Very pretty. Love the graphic eagle. :)

166 posted on 08/21/2005 8:11:44 PM PDT by Soaring Feather

Great colors and very nice words.

167 posted on 08/21/2005 8:12:19 PM PDT by EsmeraldaA

To: TASMANIANRED

BWAAHAAAHAAAAA! Now there's a kid who will be needing your services before long! :o)

168 posted on 08/21/2005 8:12:39 PM PDT by luvie (A BAD DAY FOR THE DIMS IS A GOOD DAY FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!! GET CINDY OUTTA CRAWFORD!)

Oh sure, that's what he is doing. My town is crawling with college kids. It's that time.

169 posted on 08/21/2005 8:12:59 PM PDT by Soaring Feather

That was a great song! I have been to Norfolk and I just don't know how they accomodate all the traffic around those ships! But, I expect you will be finding out.....Thursday, is it? Speaking of excitment! I know you are just pacing the floor by now!

170 posted on 08/21/2005 8:14:27 PM PDT by luvie (A BAD DAY FOR THE DIMS IS A GOOD DAY FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!! GET CINDY OUTTA CRAWFORD!)

To: TASMANIANRED

171 posted on 08/21/2005 8:15:03 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

To: Army Air Corps

Are you suggesting Cubs will be bottom of the barrel forever?

172 posted on 08/21/2005 8:15:27 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

To: Mrs.Nooseman

That is splendid news.

Thank you.

173 posted on 08/21/2005 8:16:07 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

She obviously is.

Your stuff is lovely.

174 posted on 08/21/2005 8:16:28 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

LOL.

How can I not teach someone to do this?

It is so much fun and I want to share it with everyone.LOL.

175 posted on 08/21/2005 8:16:36 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

Please post that at the finest too.

I love it!

176 posted on 08/21/2005 8:16:49 PM PDT by The Mayor ( Pray as if everything depends on God; work as if everything depends on you.)

To: TASMANIANRED

Nope. They may improve, but they will need to make better use of their talent.

177 posted on 08/21/2005 8:16:56 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four fried chickens and a coke)

I'm ok. Tomorrow morning I have to go in and talk to my boss at work about an incident that happened Saturday night.

I went into work Saturday night as usual and my co-worker was shocked that I was there. I inquired as to why and he told me that the shift manager told him I was sick. I called the shift manager at home and he told me that the Asst. Manager told him that I called earlier in the day and said that I wouldn't be in that night because I was sick.
The problem is I didn't make that call.

178 posted on 08/21/2005 8:17:04 PM PDT by Cool Multiservice Soldier (Cindy Sheehan & Jane Fonda are traitors who gave and give aid and comfort to enemies of the U.S.)

2)Traffic is going to suck.

but isn't it wonderful.

179 posted on 08/21/2005 8:17:14 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

LOL.

Yeah Right,we might have to holler at Billie.;)

180 posted on 08/21/2005 8:17:23 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

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