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What does Raven mean in the military?
“A Phoenix Raven is a security forces member that is part of a highly-trained team that goes into austere environments, into areas that have been deemed as high criminal threat areas, or high terrorist threat areas,” said Fuhrmann, superintendent of the 146th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron (SFS).
What is a military cob?
The chief of the boat (COB) is an enlisted sailor on board a U.S. Navy submarine who serves as the senior enlisted advisor to both the Commanding Officer (CO) and Executive Officer (XO).
What is TIC in military terms?
TIC: (pronounced tick) Troops In Contact. Usually means a firefight, but can refer to an IED or suicide attack.
What does NBC stand for in the Army?
An NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) suit, also called a chemsuit or chem suit or chemical suit is a type of military personal protective equipment.
What is the international use of the term military brat?
This article is about the international use of the term in several English speaking countries. For the American subculture, see Military brat (U.S. subculture). A military brat ( colloquial or military slang) is a child of serving or retired military personnel. Military brats are associated with a unique subculture and cultural identity.
Is “Brat” a bad word?
“Brats” wear the name like a badge of honor, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their civilian counterparts. But outside of the military, the word brat is often considered derogative.
Are brats affected by the post-Cold War era?
Finally, during the post-Cold War period, the United States has been involved in three extended military engagements (two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan). The long-term effects of these changes are unknown, but research has been conducted on short-term effects on post-Cold War-era brats.
What does the R stand for in brats?
The R stands for Resilient, Reliable, and Responsible. Brats bounce back from the turmoil inflicted upon them by their parents’ profession. The A stands for Amiable, Adaptable, and Audacious. Brats learn to make friends quickly in new moves, and to be daring when they have to be. The T stands for Tenacious, Tough, and Tolerant.