Dictionary of united states army terms short title. It has been compiled primarily for use by american military personnel with at least a fair knowledge of german. These military the united states is a signatory to nato and associated terms, together with their standardization agreement stanag 3680, definitions, constitute approved dod which ratifies the nato glossary of terms terminology for general use by all components and definitions english and french. Dod military terms, and their definitions, beginning with the letter a. 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. This is a great and easy to read dictionary on military terms used in us, uk, canada, australia, new zealand and many terms used internationally. Department of defense and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations. The soldiers service dictionary of english and french terms. Department of defense active duty continuous duty on a daily basis. When someone takes the time to learn terms unique to their culture, a greater communication can be had. The air force supplement to the dod dictionary of military and associated terms is a living document to be used in conjunction with jp 102, the dod dictionary.
Publication 102, department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms, throughout the department of defense to ensure uniformity in the use of terms and definitions. Military oxford dictionaries this comprehensive reference to u. States, the dod dictionary of military and associated terms short title. Joint pub 102 or jp 102 sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of. Jp 102 is accessible online as a searchable database and in pdf format at.
Department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms. British military terminology 9th infantry division. It is meant for laypeople to understand what they read and see in media or even in movies. The dictionary gives definitions in simple english which students can read and understand.
As directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, 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. Ntrp 102 supplements joint publication 102 jp 102, department of defense. Dictionary of 1768, and the english military dictionary ofmajor james, fell i1. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020. This results from the need for expedient and clear communication. The campaign dictionary of military terms provides clear definitions of over 6,000 british, american and international military vocabulary. Alliance axis of evil in president bushs 2001 state of the union address, he identified iran, iraq, nad north korea as an axis of evil, meaning these countries supported terrorist and had weapons of mass destruction casualties casualties comprise both dead and wounded.
These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved department of defense dod. A military dictionary, or, explanation of the several systems of. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms joint chiefs of staff. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms june 2018 open pdf 2 mb. After dodwide staffing by the us nato military terminology group usnmtg. Scope the joint publication jp 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. Glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. Dictionary of law 0 7475 6636 4 dictionary of leisure, travel and tourism 0 7475 7222 4 dictionary of marketing 0 7475 6621 6 dictionary of media studies 0 76 7593 4 dictionary of medical terms 0 76 7603 5 dictionary of nursing 0 7475 6634 8 dictionary of politics and government 0 7475 7220 8 dictionary of publishing and printing 0 76 7589 6. Within a rifle platoon, automatic weapons are assigned a pdf. Appendix i glossary of common military terms addressee the activity or individual to whom a message is to be delivered. Jp 102, dod dictionary of military and associated terms. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms, january 2020 as directed in joint publication jp 1, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states, 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. Check this glossary for commonly used military terms.
Ranks and translations of nicknames for vehicles are included. The united states department of defense dod military dictionary contains thousands of words with respective definitions. The dictionary aims to provide a basic vocabulary of british and american terms relating to the three. The joint publication jp 102, department of defense dictionary of military and. Its fun to talk in code or make jokes using these terms. Marine corps reference publication mcrp 512c, marine corps supplement to the department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms, has. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms june 2018. Iadb dictionary of military terms, and army dictionary, and for the north. The campaign dictionary of military term s provides coverage of all aspects of british, american and international military vocabulary. Learn more in the cambridge englisharabic dictionary. Learn the translation for military in leo s english.
Comparable to full time as used in reference to a civilian job. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are used in engaging a target by observed fire. Scope the department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms short title. The dictionary has been fully updated to take account of new terminology. This dictionary aims to provide a basic vocabulary of british and american terms relating to the three services, and covers subjects such as rank, organization, training, operations in the field, logistics, radio communications, and some of the more common weapons and equipment currently in use. Pdf abbreviations in english military terminology researchgate. Italic text is not part of the definition, it is explanatory in nature. 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. Navy by defining the terminology, acronyms, and abbreviations used in navy warfare library nwl publications.
Military terms can be confusing if you are not used to them. Against this background, we are confident that this nato russia glossary of contemporary political and military terms will make an important contribution to further enhance transparency and mutual understanding in the nato russia relationship. Marine corps supplement to the department of defense. You can always go back to the index to make another selection. This glossary has been compiled from numerous sources and was written especially with the military historian in mind. We wanted to allow you to feel comfortable when these terms are used so we produced this military terms glossary. This is a list of words, terms, concepts, and slogans that have been or are used by the german military. This edition of jp 102 has been published in two basic parts. This glossary contains hundreds of german terms related to the armed forces of germany during the wwii era. It contains nouns, acronyms, verbs and adjectives not only nouns and acronyms like other dictionaries. For guidance in preparing glossaries and lists of acronyms and abbreviations for nwl publications, consult nttp 101, the navy warfare library. These military and associated terms, together with their.
The list of terms below is from todays military online guide by the u. 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 dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Ntrp 102, navy supplement to the dod dictionary of military and associated terms, establishes and standardizes the professional language of the u. Dod dictionary sets forth standard us military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the armed forces of the united states. Entries show phonetic transcription, grammatical categories and clear example sentences to show how terms are used in context. Dod dictionary of military and associated terms june 2018 open pdf 2 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. This part of the dictionary contains all terms and definitions approved for. The dod dictionary is accessible online in pdf format on the jel joint electronic library internet at and as a. They are often abbreviations or derivatives of the nato phonetic alphabet, or otherwise incorporating aspects of formal military concepts and terms. However, a more serious difficulty is caused by the fact that british usage includes many words identical with ours but having important differences in meaning. Department of defence, dictionary of military and associated terms. Military dictionary covering official terms used by the united states department of defense, from abort to zulu time.
Dod dictionary of military terms open html 0 b the dod dictionary of military terms contains a digitalized dictionary of department of defense military terms, acronyms and abbreviations, and nato terms. All terms are updated yearly when new editions are released. I would recommend it to anyone lacking familiarity with the vast number of militaryrelated acronyms and terms. Military terms listed from a to z allow the user to browse the dod definitions by clicking on the word in the dictionary.
This book provides a comprehensive readyreference of military terms. Many of the examples and definitions in the workbook are taken directly from the dictionary. The dod dictionary of military and associated terms dod dictionary sets. Adjust a command to the spotter or observer to initiate an adjustment on a designated target. The dictionary of military terms has been very helpful as a reference guide. Currently showing all terms for your selected letter group of a. Englisharabic military dictionaries free download as word doc. Adjustment process used to obtain correct line, range, and connect height of burst if time fuzes are.
I purchased 2 copies of this dictionary for my company in order to enhance communication and understanding with current and potential business partners. This part of the dictionary contains all terms and definitions approved for use within the department of defense, to include those terms and definitions that are approved for both dod and nato use. If you notice terms that are missing or incorrect please contact the webmaster. Dictionary of military terms pdf free download epdf. This glossary of soviet military and related abbreviations is a companion volume to tm 30544, glossary of soviet military terminology.
Jp 102 deparment of defense dictionary of military and. Department of defense terminology military factory. 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. Using the dictionary of military terms all of the vocabulary taught or practised in this workbook is in the dictionary of military terms. The rapid movement of personnel, materiel, and forces to and from or within a theater by air. Military slang is a set of colloquial terms which are unique to or which originated with military personnel. With nounverb tables for the different cases and tenses links to audio pronunciation and relevant forum discussions free vocabulary trainer. British military terminology includes a number of words unfamiliar to u. The terminology established by ntrp 102 shall be used without alteration unless a distinctly different connotation is intended. It contains, in addition to the most frequently encountered soviet military abbreviations, selected abbreviations of political, administrative, industrial, and scientific terms. The department of defense dictionary of military and associated terms short title.
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