Barney style : A phrase used to tell someone or ask someone to describe something in easy-to-understand terms.Band-Aid :A Vietnam-era term for a medic.This refers to people who abandon their duty or post without authorization or alerting anyone. AWOL : This acronym stands for Absent Without Official Leave.Assault : last step of an attack phase rushing to close combat to drive the enemy out for hand-to-hand combat using hand grenades and bayonets.Area defense : type of defense that is oriented toward retaining a particular terrain relies mainly on the deployed forces that fire to repulse and stop attackers.
Ex: “Thank goodness we only have 12 days and a wake up left here.
The need for clear and concise communication, especially on the battlefield, require service members to immerse themselves in their specialized language. From extremely long acronyms to slightly inappropriate phrases, the military has a language all of its own with many unique terms and concepts that civilians are not exposed to. Many professions have their own specialized jargon and acronyms and the military is no exception. Contributed by Liz Zaczek, senior staff writer
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