FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ June 13, 2005

[StarCMC]

 

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

 

 

~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~

           

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...  

Q, part 2

QCM quantitative computer management

QD  Qwerty/Dvorak (keyboard layouts)

 

 

QD/PA  quantity delete / part added

 

QDA  quantity discount agreement

QDE  quality data evaluation

QDM  course to steer

QDO  Quadriplicate Development Objective

QDOS  quick and dirty operating system

QDOS, the "Quick and Dirty Operating System," (not to be confused with Sinclair's QDOS for the Sinclair QL computer, which shared the same name) was a simple 16-bit operating system originally written in just four months by Tim Paterson in 1980 for an Intel 8086-based computer kit sold by Seattle Computer Products (SCP), which became famous as a part of one of the greatest legends in computer folklore.

QDOS was a 16-bit clone of the Digital Research's CP/M operating system, the most popular 8-bit operating system of the 1970s and early 1980s.

 More here!

QDR  quality deficiency report

QE  quadrant elevation

QEA  quantum electronics and applications

QEAM  quick erect antenna mast

QEMM  Quarterdeck Expanded Memory Manager [Quarterdeck Corp.]

QEP  quality enhancement program

QEEM  quick erect expandable mast

QF  quick firing

QFA  quick file access

QFD  quality function deployment

QFE  atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation

Aerodrome elevation is the elevation of the highest point of the landing area.

QFL  qualified products list

QFM  quantized frequency modulation

QFMT  QUICKFIX Maintenance Trainer

QFP  quad flat pack

QFRIC  quick fix interference reduction capability

 

 

Today's Field Trip: NAS Pax River  

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 exists to support our military heroes serving all over the world and their families.  There are lots of places around Free Republic to talk about politics and debate your views.  Please try to keep it out of the Canteen.  We want to keep the Canteen a place where the guys and gals who are serving can sit down, kick their shoes off and relax and not have to keep their guard up. 
Thanks for your help! 
Now go out there and have FUN!!!!   
*HUGS!*

 

 

 

Quote of the day:

When in doubt, empty your magazine.


 

 

[AZamericonnie]

I ain't real into driving that $40,000 car off cliffs.

Buzz Kill! LOLOL

[patton]

Well, I can do that - need to get to Kent, WA, and Something-or -other CA, next month, too.

And ft, greely, alaska. that is my FAVORITE place.

[StarCMC]

That is ONE thing hubby and I do have in common...driving down the interstate if we see a sign for an aviation museum it is an irrisistible urge to go. Sounds like a perfect vacation to me! :0)

[StarCMC]

No way Jose - we'll stop before the end of the flick! LOL!!

[luvie]

Oh, Lauren, these pictures are wonderful--I just love military aircraft!.....And especially that one of the helicopter! Thank you for showing our great troops in action! Aren't they awesome?!!

[AZamericonnie]

Well that westerly sunshine can sure make a difference! I don't care about the temp till the humidity kicks in ya know! Then....oh boy! It's been pleasant so far! July is a comin'!:)

[BIGLOOK]

Well.. tomorrow's Monday but next month is the mainland for a little R&R. Am looking forward to it! Wide sandy beaches, waves lapping the shore, freshly caught fish...Got to do something about the squirrels though. I thought they hibernated in summer....

[Soaring Feather]

Great pictures, thank you.


ms.marlowe, did you know I wrote a poem about the submarine USS Nimitz, that went to the Nimitz?

[patton]

Actually, it was 140. One hundred fourty miles per hour.

I looked down at the speedometer, and thought, "!$@*()$. That ain't a ticket, it's JAIL time!" LOL.

[Soaring Feather]

He is in the Land of Nod.

[StarCMC]

Oh sure! Pile on!! You're talking beaches and patton's got us salivating over a road trip. Hubby's gone to work - I may just be outta here before he gets home! LOL!!

[laurenmarlowe]

I did not know that Ms. Feather, and I hope you share with us!!

I'd love to read it.

[The Mayor]

Smartass; The Mayor

You know that looks kinda funny...
You tryin ta pick a fight? : )

[luvie]

Seeing how you both love aviation museums, you need to visit me in Odessa. We have between here and Midland the Commemorative Air Force (used to be Confederate Air Force) Museum with lots of old planes and they have the greatest Air Show in October, complete with re-enactments of famous air battles from WWII! Y'all come!

[AZamericonnie]

Time permitting...you could meet a bunch of us including Ma!

[StarCMC]

I had a '96 Impala. I got it to 130 one time and chickened out at that point. It was in a 55 mph zone, so yeah, it would've probably been jail time for me too. You just gotta do that ONCE in your life!

[Smartass]

I hate to hear when any of our troops die in battle. I understand and support the Mission in Afghanistan and Iraq, and know it's going to be a long haul before it's ever over.   That's why our troops are the greatest and need to hear from us.

[StarCMC]

ROFL - good answer!

[The Mayor]

Can you please post that over at Military Monday?
That Prayer is Beautiful..

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1421651/posts

[luvie]

LOL! Does look like someone trying to start a fight! Could you post the news of your friend's death over here (unless you already have--in that case, never mind! :o) )?