![]() ![]() Generally considered unattractive.īDU– Battle Dress Uniform. Large, black plastic framed glasses issued during basic training to service members in need of corrective lenses. Unmarried service members do not receive this.īCGs – Birth Control Glasses. What the military pays each month for a married service member’s food, since they will not generally eat at the chow hall/mess hall. Unmarried service members typically do not receive this.īAS- Basic Allowances for Subsistence. What the military pays each month if you do not live on base. On day 31 he is considered a “deserter” and pay and benefits stop.īAH- Basic Allowance for Housing. Occurs if a member is UA for more than 30 Days. For other branches, see MOS.Īft – Toward the stern, or back of the shipĪWOL- (pronounced a-wall) Absent Without Leave. This designates a service member’s “job” in the Air Force. Soon, you’ll be seasoned enough to just reply Rgr (Roger) to such messages.ĪCU- Army Combat Uniform (Army) or Airman Combat Uniform (Air Force)ĪFSC- Air Force Specialty Code. But this should work for most situations and give you clues to those crazy acronyms your service member keeps dropping into conversations. And some are specific to just one branch. It doesn’t include every single one, because there are waaayyy too many. To help you out, here is the giant cheat sheet of acronyms you may encounter as a military significant other or spouse. ![]() (What is a pov and why would you want to use it anyway?) One way or another, you probably realized that even though you’re not required to memorize all these new words, being familiar with them certainly helps. Or maybe (like me) you confused them for actual words. If you are a military girlfriend or spouse, you have probably received a text message full of acronyms that were completely new and confusing. “The CO just changed the PRT, but I’m in ACU’s and can’t use my POV. This the ultimate list of acronyms and abbreviations that military spouses may need to know. Inside: Confused by military acronyms and abbreviations? Let’s simplify.
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