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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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To: Smartass
Beautiful prayer Smartass!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:16:27 PM PST
by
potlatch
(Always remember you're unique. Just like everyone else.)
To: MeekOneGOP
Coffee with Meek!
Good Morning, Meek! Some weather we're having.
45 and fair here in the Palmetto State.
I was wondering how many US Presidents came from Texas.
I can name three. Four if I count Stephen Austin.
To: potlatch
You have a great homepage. Your sweet yorkie looks a little smaller than mine..
To: MeekOneGOP
Mornin' (evening), Meeky--nice warm weather down here, huh! Are you as glad as I am that we aren't in the Nevada, Utah, Calif. area with all that snow and ice!? (All you from that area--hope you stay warm and stay safe!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:20:12 PM PST
by
luvie
(Notice the DUM's don't talk about 3rd-term presidencies since November 2nd--hmmmm??!!)
To: Smartass; uncleshag; bentfeather; Lady Jag; MS.BEHAVIN; All
May the enemies of our country tremble before your soldiers and may we walk upon their ashes.Can I get an AMEN for that??
Thank you smartass for posting! HUGS!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:20:32 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Smartass
To: Smartass
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:21:06 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it. Marcus Aurelius)
To: 68skylark
Reading my mind, skylark.
Good morning!
To: uncleshag
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:21:51 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: uncleshag
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:21:53 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
Very nice, Star, and we can visit where SSarge is training for the next few months. Thanks for today's Military Short Speak.
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:21:55 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(Support Our Troops! Operation Valentine's Day ~ www.proudpatriots.org)
To: StarCMC
To: IPWGOP
Woah, You are the Wo Man...
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:22:21 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(pun my typo if you dare.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Wow! That is almost a fantasy picture--beautiful! Thanks, Tonk!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:23:41 PM PST
by
luvie
(Notice the DUM's don't talk about 3rd-term presidencies since November 2nd--hmmmm??!!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All
Well latest update on that helicopter crash in Indoensia report that two passanger were kill
Also Drudge developing a story that Rupert Murdoch prepare to buy out his fellow minority stockholders out of Fox corps for 7 Billion jack
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:23:59 PM PST
by
SevenofNine
("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
To: Smartass
"Father, stand beside us in this world war. AMEN!"
When I say these words to some folks they look at me like I am an idiot. God, please, open all American's eyes today.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:26:24 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
AMEN!!!!!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:26:33 PM PST
by
luvie
(Notice the DUM's don't talk about 3rd-term presidencies since November 2nd--hmmmm??!!)
To: SevenofNine
Any word on whether they were military? Or tsunami victims? I know we've been shuttling people out of the Banda Aceh region who need to get to hospital...
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:26:51 PM PST
by
HiJinx
(www .ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentine's Day ~ 1/1/05 to 1/21/05)
To: AZamericonnie
Thank you - I hear that amen sister!!
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posted on
01/09/2005 8:28:17 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden; it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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