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It is to be used by the public for viewing and retrieving information only. This selective dictionary of abbreviations complements a more comprehensive work, dictionary of military, defense contractor and troop slang acronyms abcclio, 1990, by philip c. List of all most popular abbreviated book terms defined. Common military acronyms and phrases that must be memorized beforeduring basic training learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Inclusion recognizes terminology existence, not legitimacy. Horlander, military deputy to the assistant secretary of the army for financial management. This is a new listing of military abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms compiled by staff associated with the u. These include snafu, susfu, fubar and similar terms used by various branches of the united states military during world war ii. Big voice term used to describe the loudspeaker on a military base. There was an army book 562 for each military vehicle. Aaml agency aviation military liaison aams automated acquisition management system protrac prodoc aamva american association of motor vehicle. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. Be sure to take advantage of opening multiple sessionswindows up to 6 of gcssarmy to navigate between processes without losing data already entered.
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