HILARIOUS AND COMMON MILITARY ACRONYMS & THEIR MEANING
Understanding military terms and phrases can sometimes make you feel as though you are in a world of your own. Furthermore, the abbreviations, acronyms, etc. can often be difficult to decode. However, for members of the military, understanding these acronyms is of great importance. That's why we're giving you the bit of extra help needed to decipher these acronyms. And, we're sharing a bit about how they are commonly used. Here are just a few acronyms that you will now know the meaning of.
Decoding the Military: Understanding Military Acronyms
We know that today acronyms are used widely, but most of us don’t know the meaning of military acronyms, well at least I don’t. However, using military slang acronyms can be a helpful way to communicate something quickly and easily. You might be surprised to learn that one military acronym could mean multiple things and you will see that down below. So without further ado, let's jump into better understanding these common military terms.Suggested read: B61 Nuclear Bomb Helps America’s Enemies Think Twice
Common Military Acronyms, Terminology, and Making Meaning
ASVAB
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. This is a test that a recruit takes before enlisting to see if they are qualified to join the military.
BLOB
Big Lump On Bard. This is used in an aircraft to describe a passenger without a clear function.
CHU
Containerized Housing Unit. Climate-controlled trailers that can house between two and eight service members.
DART
Dumb Ass Radio/Radar Troop.
EOD
Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
FISH
Fighting In Someone’s House. This is an acronym describing urban warfare.
GOBI
General Officer Bright Idea.
HANO
High Altitude, No Opening. Refers to a parachute Jume where the parachute fails to deploy.
IBS
Inflatable Boat, Small. This is used usually by the Navy SEALs.
JN
Japanese National. Used to refer to any Japanese citizen.
KISS
Keep it simple stupid.
LHO
Large Heavy Object.
MARINE
Muscles Are Requires, Intelligence Not Expected/Essential or Marines Always Ride In Navy. A lot of us know this word used for the marines, but this is also used as an acronym.
NAVY
Never Again Volunteer Yourself. This also an acronym, but is for someone serving in the Navy.
OPSEC
Operational Security. The process of identifying important information related to military operations.
PLF
Parachute Landing Fall.
RTB
Return to Base.
SA
Situational Awareness.
TACAMO
Take Charge And Move Out. Used by the Pentagon as designation for aircraft integral to the U.S nuclear warfare program.
WAG
Wild-Ass Guess.
XO
Executive Officer. No, this isn't just representative of kisses and hugs, but is also the title of the second-in-command to a commanding officer.
These 5 Military Acronyms Will Make You Chuckle
As you've seen above, the military really loves its acronyms. While most acronyms are straight forward, there are just some that make us chuckle. Below, let's take a closer look at some military acronyms that are unintentionally hilarious, and functional.
MAGIC CARPET
Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies. This is almost too perfect to believe that it wasn't intentional. But, everyone loves a good reference to Disney classics.
FARP
Please no more fart jokes, the Forward Area Refueling Point can't take it anymore.
BLT
Battalion Landing Team. Well now I'm just hungry.
DISCO
You'd think all Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office employees would be dancin' and getting their groove on, but they are probably just sitting at an office desk.
MANPADS
Yes, that is really the acronym for a Man-Portable Air-Defense System. Therefore, if you're carrying one of these, get ready for the diaper comments.
Share Your Military Acronyms Knowledge With Family and Friends
Some of these military acronyms can be used everyday. There are plenty of military acronyms and slang words out there that are not a part of this list, but hope that you enjoyed learning about some of these common and wacky real military acronyms. Feel better prepared to translate a military conversation after reading our list? Finally, be sure to test your knowledge with military friends and see if they can pass the test. Read next:Achieving Greatness: A Closer Look at Marine Corps Medals