RV_ Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 This is a great article. Below are the terms and you have to click on the link to read what the correct meaning of the term is in the Military.com article. I even got a few wrong! Excerpt: "We know it’s hard to keep track of military lingo and technical terms, that’s why we’ve published so many guides (Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, Navy). But there are some terms that the media — especially Hollywood — just can’t stop getting wrong when referring to the military. 1. Bazooka 2. Missile/Rocket/bomb 3. Soldier 4. Humvee/Hummer 5. Commander 6. UFO 7. Collateral Damage 8. Gun" Pictures of each and the description of what each term really means and how many folks aren't at all right when using those terms can be found here: http://undertheradar.military.com/2015/07/8-military-terms-civilians-always-get-wrong/#ixzz3gfKmN7QO RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I remember basic training, when we(no I in platoon) made that mistake the drill sergeant made us(as we ran the track W/ our rifle held overhead) repeat: This is my rifle, this is my gun,one is for fightin_______. When I became a drill sergeant we could not have trainees say or do that. Ahh, the good ole days. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjones1935 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 How about the term Fighter Jet? Do we also have Bomber Jets? tjones1935 If you can't fix it with a hammer you have an electrical problem. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 This is my rifle, this is my gun. This is for shooting and this is for fun. Does this sound failure to anyone? Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Yes, being an ex Combat Arms Instructor, we heard that from the old heads, but by 1975 all of that was passé. Couldn't call basics stupid so we'd have them pick up a rock, hold it high, and tell their flight "I'm as smart as this rock!" Over and over until we told them to stop. I wasn't qualified to determine if they were smarter than the rock. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RV_ Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Good clip!! RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushidog Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 How about the nonsensical radio jargon "Over and Out"? When an RTO says "Over" it indicates that they have stopped transmitting and are waiting for a reply. When they say "Out" it means that they are hanging up. So "over and out" means that it's your turn to talk, and I'm awaiting your reply, but I'm hanging up. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ_49 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Dang.......got 7 out of 8 of them right. Which is amazing, because I CRS!! My idea of getting lucky anymore is if I walk into another room and I remember what I went there for Dave Dave & Linda 2011 Bighorn 3670 2000 Ford 7.3 PS diesel white and tan in color Now Fulltiming since May15, 2010 Semper Fi Marines!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted July 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Dave! Me too! RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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