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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ January 10, 2005
The Canteen Crew
Posted on 01/09/2005 7:56:54 PM PST by StarCMC
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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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... |
O, part 7 OSIS Ocean Surveillance Information System
OSL Other Side of Lackland
Where AF Basic trainees go if they fail to complete training in the allotted time due to physical or mental limitations. |
OSO Officer Selection Officer OSTF off-site test facility (SPACECMD)
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OSV Ocean station vessel
An oceangoing vessel assigned to patrol an ocean station. These ships are specially equipped to take comprehensive meteorological observations of conditions both at the surface and aloft. The U.S. vessels are provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, and the meteorological personnel and equipment are provided by the National Weather Service. Hey Tonk - can you tell us any more??? |
OTH other than honorable conditions
OTHS Over-the-horizon radar
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OTIG Office of the Inspector General
OTJAG Office of the Judge Advocate General
OTN own-the-night
"Own the night" is the U.S. Army's claim to the edge that we have over every potential adversary on the modern battlefield. |
Out
(Commtalk) I am finished talking and do not expect a reply from you. |
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Outf***ingstanding
A Marine expletive meaning very good. |
OV-10 Bronco
OVE on-vehicle equipment
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Over
(Commtalk) I am finished talking, I am now expecting you to talk. |
Over and Out
Does not exist - it's an oxymoron - see the definitions of "Over" and "Out" above. Used only for TV shows and movies. |
Over the hill Desertion, as in "Joe went over the hill last night." |
Overhead Ceiling, from the naval term. OWR obligated war reserves OWS Ocean weather station
As defined by the World Meteorological Organization, a specific maritime location occupied by a ship equipped and staffed to observe weather and sea conditions and report the observations by international exchange. |
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Today's Field Trip: Camp Shelby
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TOPICS: Free Republic
KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; freepercanteen; marines; navy; supportthetroops
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This wraps up the "O" list...
Coming soon to a Canteen near you, the P's!!
Come talk to me!!
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posted on
01/09/2005 7:56:55 PM PST
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StarCMC
To: Old Sarge; HiJinx
Thanks for your help, guys!!
HUGS!!!
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posted on
01/09/2005 7:57:37 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; tomkow6
Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday!
Have a cup while you Freep ! |
For those who prefer hot chocolate..... |
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posted on
01/09/2005 7:58:12 PM PST
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; bentfeather; HopeandGlory; MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; All
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posted on
01/09/2005 7:58:44 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
Outf***ingstanding I like that -- I'm going to use that one.
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posted on
01/09/2005 7:59:56 PM PST
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68skylark
To: yall
Wow. 10 O'clock and it's 63 degrees here.
I bet we're gonna get cool weather soon.
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:00:44 PM PST
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MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: MeekOneGOP
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:01:10 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
Howdy little Diva/Momma!
Good job!
Ms.B
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:01:14 PM PST
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MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: StarCMC; All
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To: 68skylark
Just not around the kids! LOL!!!!
Welcome to the Canteen!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:01:52 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: MeekOneGOP
Oooh!! Sounds like the makings for a good thunder boomer!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:02:39 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:03:15 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC; armyman; Arrowhead1952; darkwing104; txradioguy; Long Cut; Jet Jaguar; SFC Chromey; ...
To: bentfeather
Good evening, Poetess!
How dost thou fare this night?
Ms.B
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:03:35 PM PST
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MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: bentfeather
Thank you for the blessings for the troops! HUGS!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:03:56 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC; Old Sarge; HiJinx
Thanks for today's thread!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:05:41 PM PST
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Faring well, dear MS.B. resting all day.
To: StarCMC; All
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners . . . I hope you have a great week.Prayers going up.
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:06:27 PM PST
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HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: StarCMC
First? Wow! How long since that has happened? A while, for sure. Thanks! And a fine Good night to all. :^D
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:07:05 PM PST
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MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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