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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Sept. 20, 2004
Canteen Crew
Posted on 09/19/2004 8:00:50 PM PDT by StarCMC
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| ~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~ |
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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...  |
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M, part 3 MG major general
MGGB Modular Guided Glide Bomb, GBU-15(V)HOBOS
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MGR-1 Honest John
The Honest John was the US Army's first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket. To read more, click here! MGR-3 Little John
The Little John was the smallest nuclear-capable rocket the U.S. Army ever deployed. MGRS Military Grid Reference System |
MGY Sgt [AR 310-50] master gunnery sergeant (USMC)
MI military intelligence
Mickey Mouse Boots cold weather boots worn by Marines
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MICV mechanized infantry combat vehicle
MILES Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems
To read more about MILES, click here!
MIOBC Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course Ask Old Sarge about this one! |
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Missing Man Formation
A flight of usually 5 aircraft in a fly-over formation. When the flight reaches the honor point, one of the aircraft peels off into a steep climb heavenward leaving his or her position vacant. In is a formal salute rendered to POW and MIA as well as to deceased military people - usually aviators. MkmQualBad [AR 310-50] Marksman Qualification Badge
(Marine - Rifle) MLR main line of resistance |
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MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System
To read more, click here! MOB military orders of battle MOJO Originally a concoction of hard liquors designed for the sole purpose of getting drunk. Also used to mean a swaggering approach of smooth talking individual, as in "He's got his MOJO goin'." Molly Marine
A statue of a woman Marine located in New Orleans, LA. The first statue of a woman in military service in the United States.
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To: MoJo2001
I mean who does she think she is?
His mother or somthing?
To: MoJo2001
To: Brad's Gramma
Or "something"? LOL!
Hey! It's your fault! You brought her into this world. Are you gonna let her talk to you like that? Hehe!~
443
posted on
09/20/2004 6:22:56 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; tomkow6; MoJo2001; Bethbg79; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; beachn4fun; ...
A U.S. Air Force crew chief from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Balad Air Base, Iraq, lifts the nose of the RQ-1 Predator to change a tire, Sept. 15, 2004. The RQ-1, a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, is used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Force commander. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rob Jensen
A U.S. Air Force crew chief from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Balad Air Base, Iraq, watches as the RQ-1 Predator taxis out for take off, Sept. 15, 2004. The RQ-1, a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, is used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Force commander. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rob Jensen
444
posted on
09/20/2004 6:26:25 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: MoJo2001
Oh oh. NOW it's bad. The Gramma in me is comin' out.
They're having a disagreement over homework. Now, when it was ME with my OWN kids, that was OK. Real darn tough to listen from THIS end......YIPES!
To: Brad's Gramma
Brad's a genius. Why argue with a genius? Although, it's easy to say that when I'm on the other coast. Hehe!
446
posted on
09/20/2004 6:29:46 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MoJo2001
He IS a genius.
I said so. :)
To: Brad's Gramma
Click on icon!!
MoJo to the rescue!!
Take a deep breath and sing the "Flintstones" with me.
Ready? Let's do it!!
448
posted on
09/20/2004 6:32:19 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MoJo2001
To: Brad's Gramma
450
posted on
09/20/2004 6:34:41 PM PDT
by
Radix
(This Tag Line is real, but the contents are fake.)
To: Brad's Gramma
Click on icon!!
Okay?
The Dukes Of Hazzard or Green Acres?
Surely, you know one of these? Hehe!
451
posted on
09/20/2004 6:34:59 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: Radix
Hi Radix,
Nice bio!
I'm old ex-Army, but my brother is a Col. at Ft. Sill
Hoo-yah!
452
posted on
09/20/2004 6:37:01 PM PDT
by
gpapa
To: Brad's Gramma
To: Radix
Radix!!! #450!!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:38:57 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Brad's Gramma
453!
WHOO HOOOOOO!!!!!! 453! BRAD'S GRAMMA!!!
To: MoJo2001
Little Diva, wonderful, Handle's Messiah! Thank You!
To: gpapa
It's great to have you with us!
Thank you for your service to America!
457
posted on
09/20/2004 6:40:16 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: bentfeather
There you are Queenie!!
Did you track your thing tonight? *HUGS*
Ready to play? It's been too long for me. It's nice to relax again!
*HUGS*
458
posted on
09/20/2004 6:41:11 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
the payload for that puppy is one of my babies
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posted on
09/20/2004 6:41:25 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: MoJo2001
Not yet, Little Diva, I have been chatting with my bro in MO!!
*HUGS*
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