Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. 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 operations, as well as to encompass the department of defense dod. The dictionary gives definitions in simple english which students can read and understand. The campaign dictionary of military terms provides clear definitions of over 6,000 british, american and international military vocabulary. Scope the department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms short title. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms february. A three to sevenday vacation from the war for a soldier. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are used in engaging a target by. A record usually one of a number of similar records in a book called a ledger. Joint pub 102 or jp 102 sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of.
It includes facts and trivia on major historical military figures. Many of the examples and definitions in the workbook are taken directly from the dictionary. Military department synonyms, military department pronunciation, military department translation, english dictionary definition of military department. We have 250 other definitions for pdf in our acronym attic. Jp 102 deparment of defense dictionary of military and. I purchased 2 copies of this dictionary for my company in order to enhance communication and understanding with current and potential business partners. 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. Military use handbook national interagency fire center. After dodwide staffing by the us nato military terminology group usnmtg. Home medical reference and training manuals definitions of military terms organization and functions of the army medical department. All written content, illustrations, and photography are unique to this website. Jp 102 is accessible online as a searchable database and in pdf format at the following. Pdf abbreviations in english military terminology researchgate.
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 operations, as well as to encompass the department of defense dod as a. Iadb dictionary of military terms, and army dictionary, and for the north atlantic treaty organization nato glossary of terms and definitions aap6. Abbreviations and acronyms abbreviations and acronyms a acyw5. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod terminology. This page was last edited on 9 february 2016, at 09. A file is a military term for a number of troops drawn up in line ahead, i. Civilian translation of military terminology page 1 of 2.
A mutual agreement under which a command, element, or unit exercises authority or undertakes specific missions or tasks relative to another command, element, or unit. The handbook also provides guidance on mobilizing ground forces including the mission, what. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms february 2017 open pdf 1 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. I would recommend it to anyone lacking familiarity with the vast number of militaryrelated acronyms and terms. Military and civilian personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies under the control of a department of defense component. The department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms is a. Terms for which fm 30 is the proponent manual the authority are marked with. Military terminology refers to the terms and language of military organizations and personnel as belonging to a discrete category, as distinguishable by their usage in military doctrine, as they serve to depoliticise, dehumanise, or otherwise abstract discussion about its operations from an actual description thereof.
It contains, in addition to the most frequently encountered soviet military abbreviations, selected abbreviations of political, administrative, industrial, and scientific terms. 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. 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. Dictionary of military and associated terms and provides serviceunique terminology not covered by or differing from jp 102. In the united states army and united states marine corps, a battalion is a unit. Official definition of the united states department of the term terms of reference. Joint pub 102, department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms 1. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. I would recommend it to anyone lacking familiarity with the vast number of military related acronyms and terms. Definitions of military terms organization and functions. This is a comprehensive military dictionary compiled for intelligence and security officers operating with second echelon troops during and after the invasion of normandy in 1944. Computer program that maintains dna records at the local, state, and. 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 short title.
Air force providing approximately 20% of its capability and. Dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the. Jp 102, dod dictionary of military and associated terms. It occurred during the lunar new year at the end of january, 1968. Files are useful when troops dont know where the enemy is, since there are overlapping fields of fire from each. The dictionary of military terms has been very helpful as a reference guide. Army aviation fighter management system abcas qstag.
Dod military terms, and their definitions, beginning with the letter n. The number of files is the measure of the width of a column of troops in several ranks one behind the other. Campaign dictionary of mil terms new campaign military english. Department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms. This article presents an overview of classification and taxonomic arrangement of abbreviations in english military terminology and analyzed from two perspectives. As directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united. These military and associated terms, together with their. Military dictionaries military library research service. This publication has been prepared under the direction of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. This publication has been coordinated with the office of the secretary of defense, the military services, and defense agencies.
Introduction to military medicine organization and functions of the army medical department. If you need assistance call our customer interaction center at 18002253842. Dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms february 2017. By participating in this blog you consent to, and agree to abide by, these terms and conditions. Terms for which fm 30 is the proponent manual the authority are marked with an asterisk and followed by the number.
The dictionary aims to provide a basic vocabulary of british and american terms relating to the three services and covers subjects such as rank, organisation. Jp 102, dod dictionary of military and associated terms bits. If you dont have an account you can sign up right now. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. It 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 operations, as well as to. See also us military abbreviations and the pdf file. Glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. Fm102 major general military intelligence army,r816 fm102 jp102 military operations other than war jp102,r746 military police mission rehearsal exercise national command authorities jp102 majortheater war nato nbc nca near realtime neo neutralize ngo nkpa north atlantic treaty organization nuclear, biological, andchemical. Department of defence, dictionary of military and associated terms.
Using the dictionary of military terms all of the vocabulary taught or practised in this workbook is in the dictionary of military terms. American association for laboratory accreditation aafms. Dictionary of military and associated terms wikileaks. Glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations. In the united states, military vocabulary is standardized by the department of defence. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are. The dictionary aims to provide a basic vocabulary of british and american terms relating to the three. Civilian translation of military terminology page 1 of 2 in the military in the civilian world in the military in the civilian world commander director, senior manager, president o7 and above president, senior director, chairman of the board, managing director executive officer deputy director, assistant director o5 and o 6 chief executive. Adjust a command to the spotter or observer to initiate an adjustment on a designated target. Commander, us army forces strategic command upon request of an army. For access assistance call our customer interaction center or email the customer access team at dticmbx. This article presents an overview of classification and taxonomic arrangement of abbreviations in english military terminology and analyzed from two perspectives orthographic and morphological. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod terminology for general use by all dod components.
These terms are used by the united states army, navy, air force, and marine corps. It includes army, naval and air terminology as well as ballistics, rocketry and weapons and equipment terms. Where army and joint definitions are different, army follows the term. English for the military campaign is an awardwinning course in english for the military. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Publication date 20001111 topics dictionary collection opensource language english. American, british, canadian, and australians quadripartite standardization agreement ac. The national interagency fire center nifc military use handbook provides guidance for federal wildland fire agencies who receive military resources to augment their firefighting efforts. This glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations is a companion volume to tm 30544, glossary of soviet military terminology.
Comments or opinions expressed on the blog are those of their respective contributors only. The department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms is a compendium of terminology used by the united states department of defense dod it 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 operations, as well as to encompass the. Terms sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to. The department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms short title. To use all the features of this site you must be logged in. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. You may post or submit comments to the american military university amu blog. One of the departments within the department of defense created by the national security act of 1947, as amended. It meets the english language needs of military personnel on international operations, peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance and training exercises. Dictionary of united states army terms short title.
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