War and peace glossary of military terms course hero. Military slang is a set of colloquial terms which are unique to or which originated with military personnel. The bilc military glossary for civilian english teachers. However, no permission is given for commercial purposes. British military terminology 9th infantry division. After dodwide staffing by the us nato military terminology group usnmtg. Jp 102 is accessible online as a searchable database and in pdf format at the following. Military terms can be confusing if you are not used to them.
All airmen, military and civilian, support and defend the constitution of the united states and live by the air force core values. This glossary contains hundreds of german terms related to the armed forces of germany during the wwii era. Dictionary that has been published in the language. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are used in engaging a target by observed fire. Joint pub 102 or jp 102 sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states in both us joint and allied joint.
The kudoz open glossary is a browsable glossary of terms translated via the kudoz term help network. However, even gathering, collecting, or losing national defense information can. The term excludes riot control agents, herbicides, smoke, and flame. Check this glossary for commonly used military terms. It contains, in addition to the most frequently encountered soviet military abbreviations, selected abbreviations of political, administrative, industrial, and scientific terms.
Within a rifle platoon, automatic weapons are assigned a pdf. Fist future integrated soldier technology uk, fire support. The international warehouse logistics association iwla does not take responsibilityfor the content of these definitions and doesnot endorse theseas official. Spanish to english military defense translation glossary. The international shipping and marine transport industry is full of unique shipping terms and shipping abbreviations. Comparable to full time as used in reference to a civilian job. Bilc military glossary for civilian english teachers. States, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms short title. Glossary of military terms military vocabulary military dictionary here in this article, we have a very precise list of military terms that everyone must know. To use this glossary efficiently use the feature and type in the name of the term you want to find, so that it will take you to the term and definition. The things they carried the things they carried rucksack a kind of knapsack strapped over the shoulders. Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered.
Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020 as directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Units are not assigned pdfs nor can a weapon be assigned more than one pdf. Had a distinct popping sound you will never forget once it has been fired at you. Against this background, we are confident that this natorussia glossary of contemporary political and military terms will make an important contribution to further enhance transparency and mutual understanding in the natorussia relationship. American battlefield trust postpones public events scheduled through june 10. The following glossary is an attempt to collect as many military arabic english vocabulary as possible compatible with nato definitions. Italic text is not part of the definition, it is explanatory in nature. Iadb dictionary of military terms, and army dictionary, and for the north atlantic treaty organization nato glossary of terms. List of abbreviations, acronyms and initials related to military subjects such as modern armour. Be sure to check out s glossary of military terms and slang if you want to know more about the military alphabet, check out our complete guide afi air force instruction. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are. Fm 1797 cavalry troop october 1995 fm 519 formerly fm 10014 composite risk management 21 aug 2006 military abbreviations and dictionaries.
Dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to. Pow a pow, or prisoner of war, is an enemy combatant who is part of a regular military force, identifiable, for example, by a uniform and subject to a military command and control arrangement. Espionage convictions require the transmittal of national defense information with intent to aid a foreign power or harm the u. Here is glossary of military terms such as military vocabulary as under. And these are used every day to describe everything from modes of transport, units of measure, pricing structures, incoterms and much more. Scope as directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. War and peace follows the military history of the french invasion of russia and the effects of napoleons rule on russian society.
For the readers convenience, there are also cross references to related terms in other parts of the glossary and to other documents, such as the code of federal regulations cfr and the aeronautical. Divide the class into two groups a and b with up to four students in each group. Dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. English is the language most frequently used in international military and peacekeeping operations. It applies to users of all navy warfare library publications, and especially to those who develop them and teach from them.
Glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations. I appreciate all the feedback and additions you might suggest. Jp 102, dod dictionary of military and associated terms. Terms sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. We wanted to allow you to feel comfortable when these terms are used so we produced this military terms glossary. Spanish term english translation comandante del ciifa commander of ciifa. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. Ranks and translations of nicknames for vehicles are included. This blog is only created for general awareness for the sake of general knowledge.
If you notice terms that are missing or incorrect please contact the webmaster. It was compiled by the bilc working group on terminology and translation headed by austria. As directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Explore the collection how to get here the memorial is located at the top of anzac parade, just minutes from the city centre. After dodwide staffing by the us nato military terminology group usnmtg, terminology so approved for inclusion in jp 102 and dodwide use will. Also included are some general terms from the german language found frequently in military jargon. Scope the joint publication 102, department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Ntrp 102, navy supplement to the dod dictionary of military and associated terms, establishes and standardizes the professional language used in the navy warfare library. Glossary of terms when you join the australian defence force youll become familiar with the specialist terms we use to shorten military names and titles. For example, as air moves up slope it expands with the reduction of atmospheric pressure and cools as it expands. This glossary has been compiled from numerous sources and was written especially with the military historian in mind. Dictionary of united states army terms short title. Terminology should be of general military or associated significance.
Dau glossary of defense acquisition acronyms and terms, 12th edition back to top. Home health care glossary this glossary is to help our home health care community better understand the terms used in relation to care. This is a list of words, terms, concepts, and slogans that have been or are used by the german military. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod terminology for general use by all dod components. Jp 102 deparment of defense dictionary of military and. Civil war vocabulary and commonly used civil war terms. English to arabic military defense translation glossary. Pdf this article presents an overview of classification and taxonomic arrangement of abbreviations in english military terminology and analyzed from.
Glossary of civil war terms american battlefield trust. They are often abbreviations or derivatives of the nato phonetic alphabet, or otherwise incorporating aspects of formal military concepts and terms. Created on 310311 9 cadet administration and cato orders for the cadet organization training orders issued by the director of cadets in ottawa and in effect nationwide cadet harassment and abuse chapp the program delivered to all cadets. Adjust a command to the spotter or observer to initiate an adjustment on a designated target. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020.
Marine corps supplement to the department of defense. The list of terms below is from todays military online guide by the u. It has been compiled primarily for use by american military personnel with at least a fair knowledge of german. The military draft became a necessity on both sides of the conflict. Glossary under secretary of defense for acquisition. A military dictionary, or, explanation of the several systems of. Acquisition value the assessment of the full cost of an item include the cost of any components that are separately obtained but embedded in an item of equipment, or developed specifically for that item. This glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations is a companion volume to tm 30544, glossary of soviet military terminology. Glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered.
A military operation launched from the sea by a naval and landing force embarked in ships or craft, with the. These military and associated terms, together with their. Informal interorganizational glossary of eod terminology. The department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms short title. To create the realism the novel achieves, leo tolstoy relied heavily on primary sources and his own experiences in the crimean war. Department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms. Please feel free to use this glossary as long as you cite this website. Department of defense active duty continuous duty on a daily basis. Some documents on this site require you to have a pdf reader installed. When someone takes the time to learn terms unique to their culture, a greater communication can be had. Mcrp 5 12c, marine corps supplement to the dod dictionary of military and associated terms note. Supply chain and logistics terms and glossary updated february, 2010 please note. This results from the need for expedient and clear communication. Terms, sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to.