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slgbaby
02-07-2009, 07:10
Where can I find a complete list of acronyms? I have done a search on the site and nothing is coming up.
KentuckyBoy
02-07-2009, 07:15
Acronyms for what? Medical, military, or what?
I don't think there is a complete list of either on this site. I don't think the internet is big enough.
8404
02-07-2009, 07:32
Starting on page 26 of the DEP-PQS (http://www.corpsman.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/depsuccessaccelerator.pdf) book, there is a short list of Navy terminology.

Here is an acronym list (http://www.2-sir.com/TwinFalls/acronym6.html) I just found.
slgbaby
02-07-2009, 08:34
Kentucky,I am just looking for a general navy terminology list. Things like PSI, PFT,BUDs and the like. I found a list online but it was too formal. Just like something for everyday jargon. Thanks 8404 for the list you found and I have my son's DEP book but that isn't what I was looking for.
indy
02-07-2009, 11:40
slg,

I couldn't tell from your last post if you found everything you were looking for or not, so here's another list of lists for you: http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/acronymsabbreviations/Acronyms_Abbreviations_Deciphering_the_Alphabet_So up.htm

Hope that helps.
8404
02-07-2009, 13:19
Indy:

Both of our sites give a funny definition for PSI and it's certainly not a Navy meaning.
slgbaby
02-07-2009, 15:19
Yeah, thats what I find too...lol! So for the laymen when you look at those acronyms how can you be sure you are getting what you really want? I mean really, how can I show my sailor how brilliant I am when I think he is walking around with his PSI hanging out ;)
indy
02-07-2009, 16:06
ok, maybe I'm just having a special day, but after reading through both links, I don't get it...PSI - pounds per square inch, no? perhaps I'm looking at the wrong thing.:err:

Help?
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 10:01
I sent to 8404 the official "PSI" meaning.. I thought he put it up.. hold on.. let me look real quick..
;-)

PSI: Pre School Indoctrination.

Good luck!
8404
02-08-2009, 10:12
PSI: Pre School Indoctrination.

Because I thought you were joking with me ... Pre-School?

:D
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 10:21
No in other words they are waiting for a SCHOOL... so it is "PRE-SCHOOL INDOC" in other words you work at a command until your school opens up there go "PRE"..

Latin my friend..

:-)
8404
02-08-2009, 10:23
Como? Latin??

ho kay, esta muy claro mi jefe!

http://janedark.com/3880396_main.jpg

It's just that the 'indoc' part doesn't always line up with the type of schooling one is waiting for. For example, PSI duty, while waiting for FMTB. PSI duty in Podiatry at the hospital. Jess Sayin! How would that be an indoc to FMTB?
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 10:25
coma coma coma chameleon..

what song?
';-)
8404
02-08-2009, 10:30
Stop the Clocks or ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ4jkiw-ei0
indy
02-08-2009, 10:34
Ahh, a little Culture Club humor...very nice. :)
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 10:35
Look I don't make the names.. I just use em.. and that is what it means..

;-)

D/C
8404
02-08-2009, 10:40
Aye Aye Chief;

http://www.illustrationsof.com/images/clipart/thumbnail2/8906_silenced_man_with_zipped_up_mouth.jpg

Sorry ... :not:
indy
02-08-2009, 10:48
now, now boys, play nice....
8404
02-08-2009, 10:49
lmao, it's all good Indy;

Were jess haven some fun!
indy
02-08-2009, 10:52
yeah, yeah, heard that before :D

Chief's don't win; they just modify the rules so the outcome is always in their favor... :D

<starts ducking for cover...>
slgbaby
02-08-2009, 11:24
Thanks guys!! Now I must start a list so I will be "in the know" when I talk to my son. Now I will have to figure out how to keep them at the ready for when we talk to each other ;)!
indy
02-08-2009, 11:28
Use them often enough, and they'll become like bad habits you can't get rid of! :D I know from my experiences talking to my mom about life in the Navy, she had a hard time with a lot of the acronyms and never really got comfortable with them so it made for some confusion about where I was and what the heck I was actually doing.

Pretty soon, you'll feel like you're speaking a whole new language!
slgbaby
02-08-2009, 11:49
Shoot...I just want to know what the heck he is saying to me! And just make sure he isn't slipping something in on me that I need to know...LOL
indy
02-09-2009, 05:13
I hear ya, you'll pick 'em up pretty quick though - we use a lot of the same ones all the time.
8404
02-09-2009, 06:28
... we use a lot of the same ones all the time.

Yeah, like the title thing we discussed earlier... :D
indy
02-09-2009, 07:51
Hey now...I said "a lot", not "all"!!!!
indy
02-09-2009, 13:34
slg,

Here's another link that may include some 'unofficial' ancronyms or references for you: http://www.hazegray.org/faq/slang1.htm and http://www.hazegray.org/faq/slang2.htm
slgbaby
02-09-2009, 16:27
Ok...these are great!
indy
02-10-2009, 08:10
glad they helped...came from http://bluejacket.com/ which has a bunch of good information and history about the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard if you are interested.
slgbaby
02-10-2009, 10:29
I really appreciate all the help. Y'all are great!