List of abbreviations, acronyms and initials related to military subjects such as modern armour. If you want to know more about the military alphabet, check out our complete guide. This list is principally focused on the canadian military from ww1 to present day, however this list also contains many commonwealth united kingdom, australia, ect. The stated purpose of the dictionary is to assist u. Military acronyms, terminology and slang reference. To help you out, here is the giant cheat sheet of acronyms you may encounter as a military significant other or spouse. Mod acronyms and abbreviations definitions for terms and acronyms used throughout mod documents.
Entries known to be obsolete see new obsolete or replaced section near end of. Army in world war ii series the armys official history of world war ii commonly referred to as the green books are listed in the following sections. Defense acquisition acronyms and terms by defense systems management college and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The dictionary of military terms and millions of other books are available for. We use cookies to collect information about how you use gov.
Youre able to browse according to the alphabet or by selecting the category that fits your search. Dod or federal specificationsstandards military specifications milprfxxx and mildtlxxx military standards military handbooks commercial item descriptions cds data item descriptions dids illustration omitted from the dsp home page, click online specs in the banner on the lefthand side of the screen. Common british army acronyms and abbreviations of the. This is the comprehensive dictionary of military terminology, acronyms and abbreviations. Here is a long list of common military acronyms to help you understand what you are reading or hearing.
Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. We currently keep track of more than 40,000 acronyms and abbreviations in different specialized categories. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are. Amos is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms amos what does amos stand for. Adjust a command to the spotter or observer to initiate an adjustment on a designated target. Browse and search thousands of military abbreviations and acronyms in our comprehensive reference resource. Note that this list is intended to be specific to the united states government and military other nations will have their own acronyms. List of initialisms, acronyms words made from parts of other words, pronounceable, and other abbreviations used by the government and the military of the united states. The guide to acronyms and abbreviations for military spouses. The dod dictionary includes shortened word forms abbreviations, acronyms, and. Note that this list is intended to be specific to the united states government and military other nations will have their own.
Dictionary of military terms and acronyms on apple books. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, july 2019 as directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces. It is your secret decoder ring for pentagonese, defensespeak, and military jargon. Be sure to check out s glossary of military terms and slang.
Military police are trained to provide area security, usually by vehicle patrol, which is the mission of most military police stationed in iraq. Standardization of military and associated terminology, and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff instruction cjcsi 5705. Scope as directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed. It doesnt include every single one, because there are waaayyy too many. Organizations acronyms 104 satellite meterology acronyms 174 scuba diving acronyms 103 sms chat and text acronyms 491 sms text smileys and emoticons 308 text language acronyms and abbreviations 1855 uncategorized acronyms 5753 us army acronyms official 205 us army acronyms slang 103 us govt. A dictionary of military and technological abbreviations and acronyms. Military abbreviations used in service files library and archives. Administrators aapa american association of port authorities aapd american association of people with disabilities aar 1 after action report. Tips on writing believable military characters wit. If you have a favorite military acronym or see a problem with our definitions, let us know in the comments below. Australia, new zealand and united kingdom military. Common british army acronyms and abbreviations of the first world war military records, whether of a soldier of a unit, are often packed with mysterious abbreviations.
In the following tables, the middle column gives the abbreviations used by the department of national defence dnd and the. Because of this and the need for expedient, clear communication, service members are immersed in a linguistic world apart from the daily life of a civilian. Ministry of defence acronyms and abbreviations gov. Abbreviations and acronyms of ww2 and service records. Dont worry if these strings of letters seem baffling to you. Glossary defense acquisition acronyms and terms abebooks. National defence and the canadian armed forces manual of. Every term from abort to zulu time, and every acronym from a to zulu. Aaml agency aviation military liaison aams automated acquisition management system protrac prodoc aamva american association of motor vehicle. Administration of drotrecogin alfa activated in early stage severe sepsis trial afsoc. Definitions for terms and acronyms used throughout mod documents. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. Military slang is a new book from the imperial war museum with an up to date book of army words and military abbreviations which includes many army abbreviations and army slang not published on this page. Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered.
Appendix c military and army acronyms, abbreviations, and. Inclusion recognizes terminology existence, not legitimacy. In my experience, military scenes in writing tend to have kind of the opposite problem, where acronyms are completely absent from places where they would normally be used. Format the primary parts of the dod dictionary are. A list of ministry of defence mod acronyms and abbreviations. Some are selfexplanatory and others are completely cryptic. Today were taking a look at 50 of the most useful english abbreviations and acronyms to help you navigate everything from official documents and friendly invitations to casual conversations in a nightclub. Military and army acronyms, abbreviations, and terms contd bdu battle dress uniform jungle, desert, cold weather bn battalion bncoc basic noncommissioned officer course car chief of army reserve cascom combined arms support command cdr commander cds child development services cg commanding general.
This selective dictionary of abbreviations complements a more comprehensive work, dictionary of military, defense contractor and troop slang acronyms abcclio, 1990, by philip c. Acfm advanced certified floodplain manager acgih american council of government industrial hygienists ache acetylcholinesterase achp advisory council on historic preservation aci. A dictionary of military and technological abbreviations. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dictionary of military terms and acronyms. There are literally thousands of acronyms in the united states marine corps usmc and all branches of the military and there are hundreds of new terms to learn.
This reference is a starting point for recruit familiesthose that are most important to learn during recruit training. The industrialization of the military in the 1940s was a major driver of new acronyms into the english vocabulary largely because of new technologies with complicated names, but also thanks to terms like snafu, which referred to the general chaos and horror of the battlefields. So much of the information about ww2 is peppered with abbreviations and acronyms, and although there are many sites listing these, it doesnt seem. After graduation, there are additional resources with more terminology on the primary web site for marineparents. There is a very handy little book thats helped me out many times on more general terminology.
Annual military occupational specialty availability factor. Called 100mph tape due to the belief it can withstand speeds of up to 100 mph when slapped on holes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Here is a long list of common military acronyms to help you understand what you are. They are also trained in dealing with prisoners of war and other detainees, with special training in restraining, searching, and transporting prisoners to detainee camps. Dictionary of military terms 3rd edition elt trade cover. Acronyms abbreviations and terms please direct requests for additional copies to.
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