8/28/2023 0 Comments Military lingo be safeSemper Fi: Short for “Semper Fidelis,” this is the motto of the U.S. SEALs: United States Navy SEALs (stands for SEa, Air, Land). PT: Physical Training, physical exercise to build or maintain strength, agility and flexibility. POC: Point of Contact, the person to connect with on a given matter. PiCAT: Pending Internet Computerized Adaptive Test, an untimed, unmonitored version of the ASVAB that can be taken online. PCS: Permanent Change of Station relocate to another base. It's usually in response to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm. Oorah/Hooah/Hooyah: Marine Corps'/Army's (respectively) spirited cries. OCS/OTS: Officer Candidate School/Officer Training School. Non Sibi Sed Patriae: Latin for “Not Self but Country,” this is the unofficial motto of the U.S. MWR: Morale, Welfare and Recreation are programs that help service members keep an active social life with activities, facilities and other opportunities. MRE: Meal, Ready-to-Eat, a self-contained meal packed in a flexible bag designed to eat while training or during operations when normal food service facilities are not available. MOS: Military Occupational Specialty, a job classification. MEPS: Military Entrance Processing Station. MEDEVAC or Medivac: Removing a wounded person by using designated ambulance equipment, vehicles or aircraft. IRR: Individual Ready Reserve, which is a Reserve component of the Armed Forces made up of former active duty or reserve personnel. Head: The bathroom or latrine aboard a boat or ship. Regular age limits and requirements may be waived for some of these positions.ĭEP: Delayed Entry Program, a program that allows newly enlisted members to delay reporting for basic training -sometimes up to a year.ĮOD: Explosive Ordnance Disposal, responsible for the safe handling, deactivation and removal of an unexploded ordnance-the military version of a bomb squad. They’re essentially department stores (or shopping centers) where service members and their families can purchase tax-free items with very little markup cost.ĭCO: Direct Commission Officers, who are specially skilled officers who transition directly from civilian careers that are needed for military operations, such as law, medicine, religious studies, etc. ĪIT: Advanced Individual Training, where soldiers receive specialty training after completing basic training.ĪSVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), an aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense that measures a young adult’s strengths and potential military success.ĪSVAB CEP: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Career Exploration Program, which is used for career exploration and given in high schools and community colleges, at Job Corps centers, and at correctional facilities.ĪWOL: Absent Without Official Leave, which means to leave duty without permission.īCT: Basic Combat Training, sometimes known as boot camp.īlues: Blue dress uniform (for Marine Corps and Air Force).īravo Zulu: Praise for a good job or "well done."īX, PX or AAFES: Base Exchange, Post Exchange, and Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Fight, Fly, Win: The motto of the U.S Air Force. It is the daily work uniform, as opposed to the dress uniform (for Army personnel).Īim High. “A” and “C” Schools: Advanced Training schools in the Navy and Coast Guard.Ībout face: The drill movement where a person or group turns and faces the opposite direction.ĪCU: Army Combat Uniform. What did they just say? The following list of common military acronyms and slang will help you learn how to "translate" a military conversation.
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