Every term from abort to zulu time, and every acronym from a to zulu. Youre able to browse according to the alphabet or by selecting the category that fits your search. Dont worry if these strings of letters seem baffling to you. We use cookies to collect information about how you use gov. This page should help you understand what it all means. Dictionary of military terms and acronyms on apple books. The guide to acronyms and abbreviations for military spouses. Format the primary parts of the dod dictionary are. National defence and the canadian armed forces manual of abbreviations this dataset contains the manual of abbreviations for national defence dnd and the canadian armed forces caf, is issued on authority of the chief of defence staff. 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. 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. Aaml agency aviation military liaison aams automated acquisition management system protrac prodoc aamva american association of motor vehicle. Defense acquisition acronyms and terms by defense systems management college and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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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. 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. 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. It is your secret decoder ring for pentagonese, defensespeak, and military jargon. Dictionary of military terms and acronyms kindle edition by us department of defense. Inclusion recognizes terminology existence, not legitimacy. National defence and the canadian armed forces manual of. It doesnt include every single one, because there are waaayyy too many. Here is a long list of common military acronyms to help you understand what you are. Common british army acronyms and abbreviations of the. Appendix c military and army acronyms, abbreviations, and. Tips on writing believable military characters wit. Here is a long list of common military acronyms to help you understand what you are reading or hearing.
This reference is a starting point for recruit familiesthose that are most important to learn during recruit training. A dictionary of military and technological abbreviations. A list of ministry of defence mod acronyms and abbreviations. Ministry of defence acronyms and abbreviations gov. Australia, new zealand and united kingdom military. A dictionary of military and technological abbreviations and acronyms. Note that this list is intended to be specific to the united states government and military other nations will have their own acronyms. Be sure to check out s glossary of military terms and slang. After graduation, there are additional resources with more terminology on the primary web site for marineparents. Military abbreviations used in service files library and archives. Acfm advanced certified floodplain manager acgih american council of government industrial hygienists ache acetylcholinesterase achp advisory council on historic preservation aci.
Called 100mph tape due to the belief it can withstand speeds of up to 100 mph when slapped on holes. Browse and search thousands of military abbreviations and acronyms in our comprehensive reference resource. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. 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 career counsellor mcdv maritime coastal defence vessel mcsp maintenance of clinical skills program for nonphysicians mfrc military family resource centre milcots militarized commercial offtheshelf mio maritime interdiction operations mir medical inspection room mloc minimum level of capability mlvw medium logistics vehicle wheeled. The dod dictionary includes shortened word forms abbreviations, acronyms, and. 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. Dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to. 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. This selective dictionary of abbreviations complements a more comprehensive work, dictionary of military, defense contractor and troop slang acronyms abcclio, 1990, by philip c. Acronyms abbreviations and terms please direct requests for additional copies to.
Annual military occupational specialty availability factor. 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. Military police are trained to provide area security, usually by vehicle patrol, which is the mission of most military police stationed in iraq. 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. Definitions for terms and acronyms used throughout mod documents. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mod acronyms and abbreviations definitions for terms and acronyms used throughout mod documents. The dictionary of military terms and millions of other books are available for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading dictionary of military terms and acronyms. If you want to know more about the military alphabet, check out our complete guide. If you have a favorite military acronym or see a problem with our definitions, let us know in the comments below. Military acronyms, terminology and slang reference. Entries known to be obsolete see new obsolete or replaced section near end of. 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.
Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. Administrators aapa american association of port authorities aapd american association of people with disabilities aar 1 after action report. So much of the information about ww2 is peppered with abbreviations and acronyms, and although there are many sites listing these, it doesnt seem. We currently keep track of more than 40,000 acronyms and abbreviations in different specialized categories. Military slang is not just confined to the army, but also includes the language from the royal air force and the royal navy. 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. 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. The stated purpose of the dictionary is to assist u.
Books its pretty good on acronyms too, but theyre mostly from modern parlance, so you sometimes have to sort of translate into ww2 speak. Some are selfexplanatory and others are completely cryptic. Glossary defense acquisition acronyms and terms abebooks. Standardization of military and associated terminology, and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff instruction cjcsi 5705. Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. 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. List of abbreviations, acronyms and initials related to military subjects such as modern armour. Abbreviations and acronyms of ww2 and service records. This is the comprehensive dictionary of military terminology, acronyms and abbreviations. In the following tables, the middle column gives the abbreviations used by the department of national defence dnd and the. Amhrcamc, alberni military hospital, royal canadian army medical.