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This is a list of initials, acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Air Force.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).
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A primary goal of concise aeronautical phraseology is to enhance communication between pilot and control tower. [3] Brevity is a further goal, since shorter communications segments mean the airwaves are available for other aircraft to contact the ATC. [4] [5] The use of slang, jargon and chatting are strongly discouraged. [6] [7] [8]
Using the codes eases coordination and improves understanding during multiservice operations. The codes are intended for use by air, ground, sea, and space operations personnel at the tactical level. Code words that are followed by an asterisk (*) may differ in meaning from NATO usage. There is a key provided below to describe what personnel ...
This is a list of major commands (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force. A major command is a significant Air Force organization subordinate to Headquarters, US Air Force. Major commands have a headquarters staff and subordinate organizations, typically formed in numbered air forces, centers, wings, and groups. [1]
The Royal Air Force (RAF) developed a distinctive slang which has been documented in works such as Piece of Cake and the Dictionary of RAF slang. [ 1 ] The following is a comprehensive selection of slang terms and common abbreviations used by Royal Air Force from before World War II until the present day; less common abbreviations are not included.
In addition, military officials confirmed the Air Force had pulled training about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) − a paramilitary aviation organization of female pilots employed to ...
AFI – Awaiting Further Instruction/Air Force Instruction (requirement guide) AFMC – Armed Forces Medical College; AFOQT – Air Force Officer Qualifying Test; AFOSI – United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations; AFSC – Air Force Specialty Code; AHA – Ammunition Holding Area; AIM – Airborne Intercept Missile (U.S. Military)