The following pages show ranks in the British and American armed forces, and how they compare to each other, as well as common abbreviations. It is a basic guide to the language of military rank and does not include some of the more specialized ranks peculiar to each service or country....
just above Sergeant First Class and below First Sergeant. It is abbreviated as "MSG." the eighth enlisted rank in the United States Marine Corps, just above Gunnery Sergeant, below Master Gunnery Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. It is equal in grade to First...
Gedunk -- Refers to snack foods, such as candy and chips, as well as the place they're sold. Associated with the Navy and can be used in the phrase "gedunk sailor" as a pejorative remark for inexperienced sailors. Gofasters -- A term for sneakers used in the Army, Navy and Marine...
Abbreviations BCT: Basis combat training DNBI: Disease and nonbattle injury IET: Initial entry training MSkIs: Musculoskeletal injuries MOS: Military occupational specialties NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs RTG: Research Task Group STO: Science and Technology Organization ...
The PRC continued to employ the PLA Navy (PLAN), China Coast Guard, and maritime militia to patrol the region throughout 2021. In response to China's continued assertive actions, 18 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the ...
In previous posts, we’ve explainedhow to order Military Service filesand we’ve even outlinedwhat type of documents you are likely to findin them; but what happens once you begin reading a Military Service file and see abbreviations? You may recognize some abbreviations, such as “YMCA” (...
Brown Water Navy:Navy forces assigned to the internal waterways of South Vietnam. Also referred to asRiver Rats BUFFS: Big Ugly Flying Fat Fuckers – ref. B52 bombers. Also referred as “Dumptrucks” in northern I-Corps. Buicks:Used primarily in the infantry support role, the M48A3 tank ...
Sometimes you come across a record that doesn’t necessarily make sense at first glance. This was my experience when I first looked at the archival description of the seriesHMCSGriffon. HMCS stands for “His/Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship” (you can find this and othermilitary abbreviations used...
In the military, however, periods are not commonly used in abbreviations and are often replaced with an “x”. This can lead to confusion, as a “Dr.” with an “x” next to it looks nothing like a “Dr.” With a “.” next to it. To avoid any confusion, it is best to avoid...
Higher coffee use was associated with female gender, older age, higher formal education, white race/ethnicity, higher BMI, former or current tobacco use, higher alcohol intake, higher enlisted or officer rank, and service in the Navy (compared to the Air Force). Higher use of tea was ...