FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Oct. 2, 2006

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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...

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SADFAN security assistance dedicated facsimile network
(And to think I thought SADFANs were Cubs fans! Who knew!??)

SADIFS SAC Automated Deployable Intelligence Fusion System

SADM special atomic demolition munitions

Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM), a Navy and Marine Corps project that was demonstrated as feasible in the mid-to-late 1960s. The package shown was intended to be used by UDT/Seal Special Forces, delivered into water by parachute along with a two man team, then floated to the target, set in place and armed by hand. Designed to attack a harbor or other strategic location that could be accessed from the sea.
Read more here....

SADR six-hundred-megacycle air-defense radar

SADS simulated air defense system

Read more here!!

SADSC San Antonio Data Services Center (now 2nd ISG)

SADT special active duty for training

SAEB Special Army Evaluation Board

SAEDA subversion and espionage directed against the U.S. Army, and deliberate security violations

SAEOC Second Alternate Emergency Operations Center (GSA)

SAF Secretary of the Air Force

Michael Wynne, SAF
Nov. 4, 2005 - Present

SAFCA Safeguard Communications Agency

SAFCMD United States Army Safeguard Command

SAFE I thought:

But no -- it's all of these:

¹secure analyst file environment, ²support to analysts file environment (DIA), ³supportability analysis forecasting and evaluation, ⁴system analyst file environment, ⁵selected area for evasion

SAFE-CP selected area for evasion - contact point

SAFENET survivable adaptable fiber optic embedded network

SAFOC semiautomatic flight operations center

SAGA Studies, Analysis and Gaming Agency

SAHRS standard attitude and heading reference system

SAI senior Army instructor

Today's Field Trip: Altus AFB, Oklahoma

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!!!

Yipeeeeee! How exciting! You're a real peach ya know it? Bless you for all you do for the Troops...I don't hafta tell you what a difference it makes! I'll let you know just as soon as I get them. {{{{{Mega Hugs)))))

501 posted on 10/02/2006 6:05:36 PM PDT by AZamericonnie ("Patriotism, I now believe, isn't some sentimental, old conceit. It's self-preservation.")

Good Evening, Ma'am!

Used to be, some of these 'remember-when' things I'd get in email were 'before my time'. I must say I don't find it particularly comforting that they don't seem to be so any more. ...grin

How was the weather in Texas today? We got a little rain yesterday afternoon here - our first in a long while.

502 posted on 10/02/2006 6:06:39 PM PDT by Seadog Bytes (OPM - The Liberal 'solution' to every societal problem. (Other People's Money))

Great idea! I have heard of a "mail" website to reach those overseas. Sorof like e-mail where they contact the specific soldiers, etc. Have you heard of it?
I wonder if they can take their laptops, etc.

503 posted on 10/02/2006 6:10:50 PM PDT by jackv (just shakin' my head)

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of the new thread

CLICK BELOW to ENTER the
FR Canteen Post Office, Support Our Military and Vets Links and Info

FR Canteen Post Office Established November 30, 2001

Will You help keep the Candle Lit for our service men and women?
Can you spare a few moments today to either
e-mail them or learn about sending packages to them?
Many of them are away from home for the 1st time.
PLEASE Click on the graphic and help cheer them up.
You will stay right where you are on this thread while you write them.

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It's always provided FREE,
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of our troops and visitors

504 posted on 10/02/2006 6:14:03 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Support Free Republic!)

To: bentfeather; AZamericonnie

I sure do appreciate this website. This thread especially. I will tell my son to check in. It will make him feel so good to see all that are praying for him.

505 posted on 10/02/2006 6:14:35 PM PDT by jackv (just shakin' my head)

{{{{jackv}}}}

Prayers for his safety and safe return will be going up along with prayers for your piece of mind. Please thank him for me!

506 posted on 10/02/2006 6:20:26 PM PDT by StarCMC ("So what was the price to betray us - Judas?" - SGT Mark Russak to Traitor Murtha)

PEACE of mind! ARGH!! LOL

507 posted on 10/02/2006 6:21:09 PM PDT by StarCMC ("So what was the price to betray us - Judas?" - SGT Mark Russak to Traitor Murtha)

Haha! I didn't even catch that!! That prayer is exactly what I need! Thank you, Star!!!

508 posted on 10/02/2006 6:26:22 PM PDT by jackv (just shakin' my head)

To: AZamericonnie

Thank you AZ...I'd appreciate hearing when you get them.
I enjoy doing this so much! and my schools are just awesome for being involved!

509 posted on 10/02/2006 6:28:09 PM PDT by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are eternal!)

My stepson didn't have a laptop; the unit all shared a computer but maybe things have changed in 3 years. He wasn't able to give us his web address until he got over there so we had a direct address and didn't go through a third party web site. Wish I could help with more information about that.

510 posted on 10/02/2006 6:36:08 PM PDT by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)

I'm sure he'll get to know all these things. He talks to everybody and can find out about anything!!
He is an intelligence analyst so I am imagining him holed up somewhere in a bunker looking at computer screens!!
I think for my peace of mind I have to imagine it that way!!
:o)

511 posted on 10/02/2006 6:45:52 PM PDT by jackv (just shakin' my head)

Oh, what a fun job he has! To be a fly on the wall during his briefings :-)

512 posted on 10/02/2006 7:56:23 PM PDT by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Laurie says thank you for the bear. She thinks it's very cute.

513 posted on 10/02/2006 8:47:07 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Father of an American Soldier fighting in the WOT)

LOL! She is most welcome.

514 posted on 10/02/2006 8:51:21 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

Prayers please!! Thank you, all!
Trusting God.

Prayers coming from my corner of the world. Please thank your son for defending our freedom and the freedom of the Afghanis.

Keep the faith...it'll get you through it. :-)

515 posted on 10/02/2006 9:35:14 PM PDT by Allegra (Serve Fresh Spinach at the Next DNC Gathering)

I saw 'em! Did you notice how cool and windy it is tonight?

Yes. And it's sunny and very pleasant out there this morning.

Autumn is on its way to Iraq! ;-)

516 posted on 10/02/2006 9:43:23 PM PDT by Allegra (Serve Fresh Spinach at the Next DNC Gathering)

We're with you on this.

517 posted on 10/03/2006 3:54:10 AM PDT by beachn4fun (The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppose." Frederick Douglas)

Thanks Allegra!! I appreciate the prayers!!
:O)

518 posted on 10/03/2006 5:53:47 AM PDT by jackv (just shakin' my head)

Morning, beachy!! Thanks for the prayers!!

519 posted on 10/03/2006 5:54:39 AM PDT by jackv (just shakin' my head)

If you wanted the long distance, untethered trip, it was $125 and you had to have reservations.

How about 50,000ft at mach .85? ; )

Excellent pic's BTW Truss!

520 posted on 10/03/2006 6:53:46 PM PDT by EGPWS (Lord help me be the conservative liberals fear I am.)

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