DEFENCE TERMINOLOGY

The defence world is a minefield of abbreviations and acronyms. Servicemen soon realize that they must master them, either in tactical situations or in the daily round of staff work, and a larger problem occurs when the area of military technology is entered. Servicemen, civil servants and businessmen all need to be up-to-date with the current jargon if they are to understand their work. This book is a compilation of current terms. It is intended for anyone involved in defence matters or supplying defence needs. Manufacturers, whether American, British or more especially those whose first language is not English, should find the book a useful reference.