FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ August 29, 2005

SpongeBobSquarePants

[StarCMC]

 

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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

RAH  reconnaissance/attack helicopters

Boeing Sikorsky RAH-66

RAI  random access and inquiry

RAIC  Redstone Arsenal Information Center - see field trip!!

Railroad Tracks

Slang for the rank insignia of a Marine, Army or Air Force captain or a Navy or Coast Guard lieutenant.

RAILS  remote area instrument landing sensor

 

RAIR  random access information retrieval

 

Rally Point

An easily identifiable point on the ground at which units can reassemble and reorganize if they become dispersed

 

RAM  take your pick:

¹random access memory, ²reliability, analysis, and maintainability, ³radar absorbing material, ⁴radio attenuation measurements, ⁵rapid area maintenance, ⁶Readiness Assessment Module (WSMIS) (AFLC), ⁷reliability, availability, and maintainability, ⁸reconnaissance air meet, ⁹responsibility assignment matrix, ¹⁰[JP 1-02] raised angle marker

RAM-D  reliability, availability, maintainability, and durability

 

RAMARK  radar marker

 

RAMDAC  random access memory digital-to-analog converter [Sierra]

 

RAMICS  Remote Airborne Mine Clearance System

Ramjet 

A ramjet is a jet-propulsion engine containing neither compressor nor turbine which depends for it's operation on the air compression accomplished by the forward motion of the engine. 

 

RAMMS  responsive automated materiel management

 

RAMP  rapid acquisition of manufactured parts

 

Ramp Alert 

Armed aircraft about to take off

Ramp Down

A ramp down amphibious rehearsal is a full scale rehearsal with all members of a landing force participating.  This type of rehearsal tests the complete adequacy of plans.

 

RAMPOD  Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Support System for PODS

 

RAMPS  resource allocation and multiproject scheduling

 

RAMS  Take your pick:

¹reproduction administrative management system, ²Reprographics Automated Management System (USAF), ³Range Measurement System (TFWC), ⁴Recruiting Automated Management System (USAF), ⁵Radar Target Scatter Advanced Measurement System

RAN  request for authority to negotiate

 

RAND  random

 

Random Minelaying

In land mine warfare, the laying of mines without regard to pattern.

 

Rank

The military authority of an individual within the structure of the organization. Rank is represented by insignia showing relative authority. Rank increases in relationship to pay grade but is distinctly different. For instance a Major of Marines should not be referred to as an O-4 and a Sergeant Major of Marines is never an E-9.  Next week's thread will cover "Rank" in more depth!!  See ya then!

Today's Field Trip: Redstone Arsenal, AL  

 

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!!!
 

 

 

[StarCMC]

 

I AM an AMERICAN

 

 

I AM an AMERICAN.  I am not white, I am not black, I am not red, I am not yellow.  I AM an AMERICAN,  not because of my religious or philosophical beliefs but because of principals and ideals that were handed down to me by my Forefathers.  I am not rich but neither am I poor because I AM an AMERICAN and I have the right to pursue life, liberty and happiness.

 

I am not a REPUBLICAN, DEMOCRAT, MODERATE, INDEPENDENT, or LIBERTARIAN.  I am not a conservative nor am I a liberal.  I AM an AMERICAN and I AM FREE to go where I want to go, to do what I want to do and to say what I want to say but I do not believe I have the right to harm my fellowman or indulge in conversation or perform malicious acts that would dishonor my God, Family or Country.

 

I AM an AMERICAN not because I live in America but because America lives in me.  I am not free because of our President, Senate, Congress, Supreme Court or Free Press.  I am Free because BRAVE and COURAGEOUS men and women endured hardships and made many sacrifices to preserve the Way of Life our Founding Fathers birthed when they drafted and adopted our Great Constitution and started this Nation on the pathway of Democracy.

 

I am forever indebted to our MILITARY, past and present, for it is they who have fought, shed blood and even died, to protect and defend our sacred homeland.  It is our Military that should be honored as Heroes because it is they who will battle forces that would try to take away my Freedom and deny me the God given Right to say I AM an AMERICAN.

 

 

Ray Cornelius

c.2005

 

 

 

 

                 

[Soaring Feather]

mine

[Soaring Feather]

[StarCMC]

Military Short Speak spoken here. Thanks for your help Jinxie and Sarge.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[StarCMC]

WOOOOHOOOO! You got it!!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Troops are always there Protecting our Families . . . God Bless You All.

Prayers going up.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Hi, Star!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[tarawa]

FYI: Another meaning for RAM is Rolling Airframe Missile. It is the primary means of close-in air/missile defense aboard USN ships.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[luvie]

Thanks for the military thread, Star--and I just love cedar's beautiful statement on being an American. He is so right!

Cedar--we miss you so much!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[luvie]

Bless you for the pledge, Hope, and for raising a son like AfghanMan who bravely serves his country. Thanks, Military Mom! (((((hugs)))))

[luvie]

Awwwwwwwww--the kittens and flowers are just adorable. How are your many kitties, Tonkin?

How did the inspection go?

[Howie66]

SEMPER FI, BROTHER!!

You are something (someone) SPECIAL, Dude!

Keep yer head down and your powder dry, okay?

[StarCMC]

Good evening Colonel!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful