Dictionary of the Modern United States Military
Dictionary of the Modern United States Military

Author: S.F. Tomajczyk

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2008-02-11

Total Pages: 800

ISBN-13: 0786437758

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"Warspeak," the language of the military, can be for many civilians and for members of differing services an unintelligible hodgepodge of acronyms, slang terms and field operation expressions. Few laypersons may know that the Five F's is a derogatory expression, though Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard and others know or can infer that "chairborn commandos" are administrative and support personnel. The more than 15,000 entries in this comprehensive dictionary provide an inside look at the United States military. Weapons systems, governmental agencies, electronic warfare, medical terms, military infrastructure, communications, satellites and intelligence systems are among the topics covered in-depth. Also detailed are the acronyms and slang terms used by the soldiers in the field. The work provides numerous cross references for ease of use, along with a bibliography of over 2,200 sources.

A Dictionary of Modern American Usage
A Dictionary of Modern American Usage

Author: Bryan A. Garner

Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 768

ISBN-13:

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In an age of linguistic uncertainty, this book gives surefooted guidance on the direct, precise, and robust use of the English language. And although the book is scholarly, it is leavened with a dry wit. It is at once entertaining and educational.

Dictionary of the Modern United States Military
Dictionary of the Modern United States Military

Author: Stephen F. Tomajczyk

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 808

ISBN-13:

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A comprehensive dictionary that contains some 15,000 entries on "inside" aspects of the US military. Among the topics covered in depth are weapons systems, governmental agencies, electronic warfare, medical terms, military infrastructure, communications, satellites, and intelligence systems. Also covered are the acronyms and slang terms used by soldiers in the field. Includes extensive cross- references, as well as a bibliography of some 2,200 sources. c. Book News Inc.