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Def. of AAFES
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army and air force exchange service. pronounced a-fees.
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Def. of exchange
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department stores on military bases.
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What does AAFES do?
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operates the exchanges on Army and Air Force bases.
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Def. of ACS
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army community services. the fsc for the army.
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Def. of AFB
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air force base.
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Def. of AFRTS
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armed forces radio and television. the military TV and radio.
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Def. of AFSA
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air force services agengy. the MWR of the AF.
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Def. of AFTB
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army family team building.
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What does AFTB do?
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an Army program to empower and encourage family members to be self-sufficient.
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Def. of allotment
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An amount of money from your paycheck paid directly to an individial. i.e. for rent.
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Def. of ANCOC
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advanced noncommissioned officer course.
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Def. of BAH (or BHA)
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basic allowance for housing.
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Def. of BAS
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basic allowance for subsistence. food allowance.
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Def. of basic pay
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main component of military pay; based on pay grade.
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Def. of BDU
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battle dress uniform.
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Def. of billet
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job or position given to you by a detailer.
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Def. of BNCOC
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basic noncommissioned officer course.
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Def. of BOQ/BEQ
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bachelor officer's quarters/ bachelor enlisted quarters.
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What are the BOQ/BEQ?
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where single officers or enlisted live.
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Def. of BX
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base exchange. the air force's exchange.
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Def. of CDS
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child development services. inexpensive day care on base.
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Def. of CINC
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commander in chief (pronounced "sink").
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Def. of CO
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commanding officer. head honcho.
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Def. of COLA
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cost of living adjustment.
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What does COLA do?
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increase or decrease in pay for living, depending on how expensive it is to live there.
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Def. of commissary
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military-run grocery store on base.
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Def. of CONUS
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continental united states.
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Def. of CPO
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civilian personnel office. place to get a job w/ government or on base.
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Def. of DEERS
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defense enrollment eligibility reporting service.
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What does DEERS do?
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department that determines which benefits you're entitled to.
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Def. of deploy
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to go out on a mission for a lengthy period of time.
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Def. of DEROS
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date of estimated return from oversees. when the SM (servicemember) comes home.
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What is a detailer?
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person who is responsible for your job and duty station assignments.
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Def. of assignments officer
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the army term for a detailer.
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Def. of DFAS
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defense finance and accounting service. people who make sure you get paid.
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Def. of DITY move
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do-it-yourself move. moving without professional help.
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Def. of DLA
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dislocation allowance. pay to cover the cost of relocation.
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Def. of duty station
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location to which a SM is assigned to work.
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Def. of ETS
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expiration term of service. date the SM is scheduled to get out of the military unless they reenlist.
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Def. of FSC
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family support center. base office that help military families with everything.
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Def. of ITT
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information, tickets, and tours. place to find great discounts on entertainment.
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Def. of LES
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leave and earnings statement. montly pay stub.
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Def. of MCB
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marine corps base.
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Def. of MCX
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marine corps exchange.
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Def. of MRE
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meals ready to eat. the military's quick food.
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Def. of MTF
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military treatment facility. military hospital.
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Def. of MWR
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morale, welfare, and recreation. entertainment office, essentially.
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Def. of NB
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naval base.
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Def. of NCO
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noncommissioned officer
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Def. of NCOIC
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noncommissioned officer in charge.
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Def. of O Club
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officers' club. separate restaurant and bar for officers.
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Def. of OCONUS
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outside the continental united states. overseas.
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Def. of OCS
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officer candidate school.
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Def. of OIC
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officer in charge.
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Def. of OIS
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officer indoctrination school. milder version of OCS.
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Def. of OOC
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out of commission.
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Def. of OTC and which branch it belongs to
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officer training course. the air force's officer training school.
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Def. of PCM
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primary care manager. your main doctor.
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Def. of PCS
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permanent change of station. to relocate. (PCSing).
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Def. of per diem
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pay a SM receives to cover the cost of travel while on temporary duty.
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Def. of PLDC
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primary leadership development course. for enlisted.
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Def. of POA
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power of attorney. allows you to act on behalf of your SM.
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Def. of POV
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privately owned vehicle.
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Def. of PT
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physical training.
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Def. of PX
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post exchange, for the army.
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Def. of QTRS
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quarters. your living area.
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Def. of SBP
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survivor benefit plan. money you get as a widow.
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Def. of SGLI
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servicemembers' group life insurance. inexpensive life insurance plan.
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Def. of Space A
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space available. as in, space available left on military planes.
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Def. of TDY/TAD
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temporary duty/temporary assigned duty. temporary assignment, usually training.
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Def. of Tricare
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the military's HMO, or health plan/benefits.
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Def. of TSP
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thrift savings plan. retirement savings plan.
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Def. of unaccompanied tour
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permanent duty station in a remote location for at least a year; family is not allowed to move there.
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Def. of USA
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united states army
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Def. of XO
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executive officer. second in command behind the commanding officer (CO).
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