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Overwatch: tactical technique in which one unit is positioned in a vantage position to provide perimeter surveillance and immediate fire support for another friendly unit. [7] Patrolling; Parthian shot; Phalanx; Pickets (or picquets): sentries or advance troops specifically tasked with early warning of contact with the enemy. A soldier who has ...
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
CAP - Combat Air Patrol; CAP - Civil Air Patrol; CAPT – Captain (U.S. Navy, USCG O-6) Capt – Captain (USMC O-3) CPT – Captain (U.S. Army, USAF O-3) CAS – Close Air Support; CASEX – Coordinated Anti-Submarine EXercise [9] CASEVAC – Casualty Evacuation; CAT – Combat Application Tourniquets; CBRN – Chemical Biological Radiological ...
This is a list of initials, acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Air Force.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank).
A A&TWF – Acquisition and technology work force a – Army AA – Assembly area AA – Anti-aircraft AA – Aegis ashore AAA – Anti-aircraft artillery "Triple A" AAAV – Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle AAC – Army Air Corps AAD – Armored amphibious dozer AADC – Area air defense commander AAE – Army acquisition executive AAG – Anti-aircraft gun AAK – Appliqué armor kit (US ...
Feindfahrt – "enemy trip"; in U-boat terminology, a war cruise or combat patrol against the enemy. Feindbild – "enemy image"; prejudiced 'bogeyman' image of the enemy. Feld – field. Feldersatzbatallion – field replacement battalion, usually one per infantry division. Feldflasche – canteen.
Cab rank – an airborne patrol of fighter-bombers near a combat zone which could be called upon to attack specific targets as necessary. [ 1 ] Channel Stop – air operations intended to stop enemy shipping passing through the Straits of Dover .
On a leg of the combat air patrol (CAP) pointed away from anticipated threats. Group(s) heading away from friendly aircraft. In ASW, designated unit has lost sonar contact. Color (system) Request for information on a given system at stated location; usually a request for (system/position) ambiguity resolution.