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!!!

301 posted on 08/21/2005 9:46:34 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

To: Mrs.Nooseman

That is great! The first day of school is your day off too!

302 posted on 08/21/2005 9:46:48 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Ms. N.

I bought a German Cookbook this week.

I knew a bunch of family stuff, but now I have an official one.

Haven't had a chance to do anything but look through it, Don't cook anything on my weekend stretch to work.

303 posted on 08/21/2005 9:47:12 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

To: Kathy in Alaska; All

I got LeeAnn Tweeden's e-mail address!

Ask me anything!!! :D

304 posted on 08/21/2005 9:47:25 PM PDT by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1SG Tim Millsap A Co. 70th Eng. K.I.A. 25 April 2005)

To: TASMANIANRED; Mrs.Nooseman

Have you ever put sauerkraut in your chocolate cake Mrs.N?

305 posted on 08/21/2005 9:48:55 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: TASMANIANRED

That is great.

What is the name of the book?

I could get one for my hubby ,so he doesn't have to look up German recipes on the net.

His birthday is coming up and that would make a splendid present.:)

306 posted on 08/21/2005 9:52:46 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

To: GodBlessUSA; TASMANIANRED

I have heard of it,but never have done it myself.

307 posted on 08/21/2005 9:53:37 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

To: Mrs.Nooseman; TASMANIANRED

It is a good gift. Hubby loves to cook and he loves German Food. Let me know how you two like the book. :)

308 posted on 08/21/2005 9:56:14 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: GodBlessUSA; TASMANIANRED; All

I am getting ready to head out and of to bed.

Good night Tas,GBUSA and all of the Canteeners!

God bless and protect our troops.

309 posted on 08/21/2005 9:56:43 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks for this prayer of protection, Kathy! They all need it, God bless them!

310 posted on 08/21/2005 9:57:11 PM PDT by luvie (A BAD DAY FOR THE DIMS IS A GOOD DAY FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!! GET CINDY OUTTA CRAWFORD!)

Ok, give it up!! My last question was can you work the program and enjoy it too.

But I see you got her e-mail address, so I guess the answer is YES!

I just started watching Friday's AFN News Korea, and Spc John Wollaston is doing the lead story. I'll watch later when I can pay attention.

OK....start at the beginning.

Were you there to interview someone when they arrived at Camp Casey?

Were you back stage for the show?

When will your report air?

OK, that's a start.

311 posted on 08/21/2005 9:57:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

Will do ,once I know the title of the book I'll let you know.

312 posted on 08/21/2005 9:58:10 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Good night and sleep well, Mrs.N. Thanks for helping honor and entertain our troops.

313 posted on 08/21/2005 9:58:16 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

To: Mrs.Nooseman; LUV W; TASMANIANRED

I think I should head out too. Since it is 1 am. :) I want to get up and see you all in the morning! Good Night.
HUGS!

314 posted on 08/21/2005 9:59:05 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

It's my pleasure.

Thank you for all you do.

{{{HUGS}}}

Good Night Ma.

315 posted on 08/21/2005 9:59:26 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman

HiJinx!!!! You're back on-line! So glad it wasn't as long as I thought it was gonna be!

How are "the girls" doing today. Are they worn out from all that visiting?

316 posted on 08/21/2005 9:59:28 PM PDT by luvie (A BAD DAY FOR THE DIMS IS A GOOD DAY FOR THE COUNTRY!!!!!! GET CINDY OUTTA CRAWFORD!)

Get one any way.

I have 2, they will be 2 in October.

During the spring I went to feeders supply for stuff.

They had little black lab mix puppies in the window, I was already in "like" with one.

As I was checking out husband was standing patting the puppy.

I saw him belt out the door and stand with his back to the window.

I told him " she almost caught your heart, didn't she".

He nodded. Said he didn't need any more trouble.

Adopt a puppy, Your husband may not like it the first week.

Once he is in love, you won't be able to separate him from it.

317 posted on 08/21/2005 9:59:39 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Conservatives are from Earth. Liberals are from Uranus.(c))

318 posted on 08/21/2005 10:01:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Have a good Friday.

((HUGS))

319 posted on 08/21/2005 10:02:11 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

Sleep well, GB. Thanks for the help honoring and entertaining our military men and women.

320 posted on 08/21/2005 10:04:48 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)

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