Entries show phonetic transcription, grammatical categories and clear example sentences to show how terms are used in context. Because of this and the need for expedient, clear communication, service members are immersed in a linguistic world apart from the daily life of a civilian. Military slang is a set of colloquial terms which are unique to or which originated with military personnel. 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. Marine corps supplement to the department of defense. Some documents on this site require you to have a pdf reader installed. States, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms short title. Pdf department of defense dictionary of military and. Ntrp 102, navy supplement to the dod dictionary of military and associated terms, establishes and standardizes the professional language of the u. 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. This glossary has been compiled from numerous sources and was written especially with the military historian in mind. Adjust a command to the spotter or observer to initiate an adjustment on a designated target.
While the database includes the same joint terms appearing in fm 102. Definitions are written in simple english, making them easily accessible to anyone with a basic knowledge of the language, and phonetic symbols are used to show the correct pronunciation. Dod the ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified. Spanish to english military defense translation glossary. Towns often posted pleas for volunteers in order to avoid the draft. 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. Fm 1797 cavalry troop october 1995 fm 519 formerly fm 10014 composite risk management 21 aug 2006 military abbreviations and dictionaries. The international warehouse logistics association iwla does not take responsibilityfor the content of these definitions and doesnot endorse theseas official. Glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations.
Be sure to check out s glossary of military terms and slang. Mcrp 5 12c, marine corps supplement to the dod dictionary of military and associated terms note. Kinds of soldiers army ranks army weapons a glossary for. Ranks and translations of nicknames for vehicles are included. The kudoz open glossary is a browsable glossary of terms translated via the kudoz term help network. Dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms june 2018 open pdf 2 mb 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. This is a list of words, terms, concepts, and slogans that have been or are used by the german military. 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. Navy by defining the terminology, acronyms, and abbreviations used in navy warfare library nwl publications. Change of command ceremony a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding or flag officer to another promotion ceremony these celebrations take many forms and are intended to motivate others to excel and to perpetuate values of service before self and excellence.
Others are slang or metaphors that have found their way into everyday speech. If you want to know more about the military alphabet, check out our complete guide. Many of these terms are used, a few of the terms are used in specific military branches, be it army, navy, air force, marines, and coast guard. 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. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. Standardization agreement stanag 3680, which ratifies the nato glossary of terms and definitions english and french short title. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod terminology for general use by all dod components. Spanish term english translation comandante del ciifa commander of ciifa. But there are still legal phrases that baffle nonlawyers.
Bilc military glossary for civilian english teachers. Home health care glossary this glossary is to help our home health care community better understand the terms used in relation to care. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. It contains nouns, acronyms, verbs and adjectives not only nouns and acronyms like other dictionaries. 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. This glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations is a companion volume to tm 30544, glossary of soviet military terminology. Scope the joint publication jp 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. 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. This is a great and easy to read dictionary on military terms used in us, uk, canada, australia, new zealand and many terms used internationally. Dau glossary of defense acquisition acronyms and terms, 12th edition back to top. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms june 2018. Glossary of military officer terms officer assignments. Terms, sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states.
Stanags such as aap6 nato glossary of terms and definitions do not. The a to z guide to legal phrases this is only a basic guide. This revision of army doctrine reference publication adrp 102 compiles definitions of all army terms approved for use in army doctrinal publications, including army doctrine publications adps, army doctrine reference. American assigned to vietnamese military units or to political division within the country to help direct and train vietnamese military and civilian officials.
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 results from the need for expedient and clear communication. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod. The campaign dictionary of military term s provides coverage of all aspects of british, american and international military vocabulary. The campaign dictionary of military terms provides clear definitions of over 6,000 british, american and international military vocabulary.
While many conscripts were excellent soldiers, veterans often considered draftees to be inferior, unreliable soldiers. Scope the department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms short title. Glossary under secretary of defense for acquisition. Terms and military symbols december 2015 open pdf 10 mb this publication supersedes adrp 102, dated 2 february 2015. Marine corps reference publication mcrp 512c, marine corps supplement to the department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms, has been prepared for use as an extension to. Technical or highly specialized terms may be included if they can be defined in easily understood language and if their inclusion is of general military or associated significance. Divide the class into two groups a and b with up to four students in each group. Supply chain and logistics terms and glossary updated february, 2010 please note. It contains, in addition to the most frequently encountered soviet military abbreviations, selected abbreviations of political, administrative, industrial, and scientific terms. Addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered.
Glossary of civil war terms american battlefield trust. This military terms glossary should help you learn the most important terms that you may need to know. Also included are some general terms from the german language found frequently in military jargon. Dictionary of united states army terms ad this regula tion. The dictionary has been fully updated to take account of new terminology. Jp 102, dod dictionary of military and associated terms. They are often abbreviations or derivatives of the nato phonetic alphabet, or otherwise incorporating aspects of formal military concepts and terms. The terms and explanations are for the law in england and wales. The things they carried the things they carried rucksack a kind of knapsack strapped over the shoulders. This glossary contains hundreds of german terms related to the armed forces of germany during the wwii era. 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. Ntrp 102 supplements joint publication 102 jp 102, department of defense. Terms sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of 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.
If you notice terms that are missing or incorrect please contact the webmaster. This means a glossary has to be marked unclassified to have the terms and definitions considered for inclusion in the dod dictionary or terminology repository. Terminology should be of general military or associated significance. 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. It applies to users of all navy warfare library publications, and especially to those who develop them and teach from them. The casus belli of the 1939 german invasion of poland was the attack on the german gleiwitz radio station by polish nationals who were, in fact, disguised gestapo members. Glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod terminology for general use by. Department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms. 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.
Some are selfexplanatory and others are completely cryptic. You might be using military terms without even realizing it. 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. Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered.
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