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Learning a new language

November 26, 2006 on 8:58 pm | In Resources |

Being in a military community you’ll realize real quick that they have their own language.

For example

a “CRO” is not a black bird but a Combat Rescue Officer.

a “ATL” is a Assistant Team Leader

a “pipeline” Has nothing to do with surfin’ but with personnel flow from sources of procurement to their point of use.

a “pillbox” is not what your grandmother keeps her meds in but a small, low fortification that houses weapons.

a “run” is not a cardio activity but a flight of one photographic reconnaissance aircraft during which photographs are taken.

What’s amazing is after a while of being in the military world you will start talking in their language too.

For now while you are learning here is the DOD Dictionary of Military Terms.

Have fun learning~ Denise