FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ 08 Nov 2004

[StarCMC]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

 

~ 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...

 

N, part 5

NMCRC  Navy Marine Corps Reserve Center

 

NMD  national missile defense

The objective of the National Missile Defense program is to develop and maintain the option to deploy a cost effective, operationally effective and Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty compliant system that will protect the United States against limited ballistic missile threats, including accidental or unauthorized launches or Third World threats.  To read more, click here!

nmi  nautical mile  (1 nmi = 1.151 miles)

NMIC  National Military Intelligence Center  (JCS)

NNSY  Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The NNSY in Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.  It's the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy, and it's also the most multifaceted.  Ask Mojo2001 or The Sailor about this place!!

NOAA  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOB  naval order of battle

NOE  Nap of the earth

A flying technique used to avoid enemy radar and ADA.

NOGS  Night Observation Gunship

 

NOMAD Navy Oceanographic and Meteorological Automatic Device

NOMSS  Naval Oceanographic and Meteorological Support System

Noncommissioned Officer Sword

The 1859 Field and Staff Officer sword.  A badge of office worn on parade or in formal situations by NCOs.

Non-qual

A Marine who did not qualify as an expert, sharpshooter or marksman on the rifle range.  Non-quals do not graduate from boot camp

NORAD  North Atlantic Aerospace Defense Command  (created in 1957)

Noted

An answer meaning "understood when receiving a list of instructions.  Also an indication that something was written down.

NPB  neutron particle beam

NP Mat

NeoPrene Mat - a sealed cell sleeping mat which contains Neoprene and keeps dampness from permeating your sleeping bag.
 

NPRC  National Personnel Records Center

This is where John Kerry would submit his Standard Form 180 if he wanted to release his military records.

 

NPWIC  National Prisoner of War Information Center

NR   Submersible Research Vehicle (nuclear propelled)

NRB1CL  Nuclear Reactor Operator, First Class Badge

NRB2CL  Nuclear Reactor Operator, Second Class Badge

NRBBAS  Nuclear Reactor Operator, Basic Badge

NRBSUPV  Nuclear Reactor Operator, Shift Supervisor Badge
 

 

Today's Field Trip: Ft. Rucker
 

 

 

 

[StarCMC]

Gonna have to head out -- I've got a little boy to feed!!

HUGS all around!

And to the men and women of our military: we are proud of you and grateful to you for everything you are doing or have done to safeguard our freedoms. God bless you all!!!

[StarCMC]

Cool!!! Glad you enjoyed it!! :o)

[CCPlanner]

Image made from TV of US soldiers walking down a corridor when troops entered Fallujah hospital, in Iraq, Monday, Nov. 8, 2004.

Those are Iraqi soldiers.

In any case, keep up the good work. I looked for the Canteen every day when I was in Qatar.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Nite Nite Jacob!

[AZamericonnie]

Night Star & to all the "Starlet's". Sweet dreams.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Welcome to the Canteen!

Thank You for your service to our country.

[SevenofNine]

Well report from tommorow Wash Post reporting that SEC is investigating did investivive firms cheat their customers on stock opition and advice one of them happen to be Morgan Stanley

Also Hareetz wire reporting that drone Hezollah rocket was messing with villages near Southern israel border today

Also report from UPI First Pimp Bill Clinton if push come to shove North Korea start their crap with South Korea back in 1990s was plan nuke Little Kim Jong crib in Proyangag YEAH RIGHT

On personal note start Tuesday through Thrusday or possibity Friday I won't be around I going be out of town

SO you are own your own for few days on news gathering

Tomkow behave yourself

I don't want hear from Camp Pentlaton marines that you running around naked on Daily Canteen I going visit my cousin that I told you who got back from oversea last year
from Aghariarian

[Soaring Feather]

My favourite bird!

[SevenofNine]

Well according to Sky News sources are saying that French are blowing rebels targets at Ivory Coast that been messing with French nationals near the Capitol

Also another report off Brit FT is Arafat suffering from Full Blown Aids well report he might be because of reporting suffering from low blood count that connect to his liver that consider Full Blown Aids diagnosis


Also UK Telgraph reporting that EU promise give Iran some tech on how not use their nuke energy for fuels or nuke bombs yeah that going stop them NOT

[The Mayor]

November 8, 2004

The Little Evangelist

Read: Mark 12:28-34

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. —Mark 12:30

Bible In One Year: Jeremiah 43-45; Hebrews 5

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My 6-year-old neighbor Michael and I were talking in my front yard when two new neighbor kids stopped by. After I asked them their names, Michael's first question to them was: "Do you love God?" Sugar, a 5-year-old boy, quickly responded, "No!" Michael gave him a look of disapproval and concern. When 4-year-old Nana noticed he wasn't pleased with that answer, she said, "Yes!"

Michael's "witnessing strategy" may not be the most effective, but he does have an important question for the people he meets (and I've heard him ask it of several others as well).

Jesus was asked, "Which is the first commandment of all?" (Mark 12:28). He answered, "The Lord is one. 'And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength'" (vv.29-30).

Jesus was referring to Old Testament times, when God had told the Israelites to place Him as the one and only God in their lives and nation. The pagan nations around them had many gods they loved and worshiped, but God's people were to be different.

Loving God is to be our top priority too. So, Michael wants to know, "Do you love God?" —Anne Cetas

For Further Thought
Have you trusted in Jesus as your Savior?
What evidence is there in your life that you love God?
How are you showing God's love to others?

If you truly love the Lord, you'll want others to love Him too.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday!

Have a cup while you Freep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[herewego]

All prayers up !!

[luvie]

Awesome pictures!!! Dear Father, please keep them safe and strong--and please let their mission be successful! Be with the Iraqi people, may they have a safe, calm, re-built democracic country soon, so our guys can come home!

[luvie]

democracic=democratic

[Brad’s Gramma]

Right pretty thread you have here, Star. Good job!!!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Tonk.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Another great Military Short Speak, Star. Thanks.

My favorite.........

NPRC National Personnel Records Center

This is where John Kerry would submit his Standard Form 180 if he wanted to release his military records.

[Kathy in Alaska]

American Pride! Yes, Hope, yes.....thanks for today's Pledge.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, ms feather, for the Canteen Blessing for the Troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good pictures, Radix. I like the bobbing for floor tiles. LOL!