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This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
Military slang is a colloquial language used by and associated with members of various military forces. This page lists slang words or phrases that originate with military forces, are used exclusively by military personnel or are strongly associated with military organizations.
TAO – Tactical action officer (fights the ship under the supervision of the captain) TAR – Training and Administration of the Reserve (U.S. Navy Reserve, former designation for FTS personnel) TE – Task element; TF – Task force; TFO – Temporary flight orders. Non-aircrew personnel that have passed the minimum requirements to act as ...
The compilation itself became known in the Royal Navy as Covey-Crump and the phrase thus entered the list of naval slang. [38] [42] One example from the compilation is: "Blazer: The name for this coloured coat comes from HMS Blazer, whose Captain (Captain J. W. Washington) in 1845 had his boat's crew dressed in blue and white-striped jackets ...
In the Royal Navy and Commonwealth navies, the term generally is synonymous with rating and often includes petty officers and chief petty officers. In the US Navy and US Coast Guard, the term excludes chief petty officers. 2. More loosely, a sailor or enlisted person of any navy. Bluejacket's Manual A basic handbook for US Navy personnel. board 1.
Anthony Mackie is speaking out after going viral over comments he made about Captain America at a recent event for Captain America: Brave New World. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Mackie, 46, shared a ...
The first episode of CBS All Access’ limited series based on Stephen King’s novel “The Stand” premiered Thursday, and it couldn’t have come at a more apt time. The series follows a group ...
Captain is a title, an appellative for the commanding officer of a military unit; the supreme leader or highest rank officer of a navy ship, merchant ship, aeroplane, spacecraft, or other vessel; or the commander of a port, fire or police department, election precinct, etc. In militaries, the captain is typically at the level of an officer ...