The military language consists of the use of acronyms and jargon. This is the use of slang unknown to people that are not a part of a specific group who speak a specific language or "code". Although, military language has made an impact on the English language. "Informal military language reinforces a service member's primary identity as part of a group" (Chambers). Members can be grouped depending on what job they have or what area they work in. Each member is responsible for being familiar with military terminology. The terminology is a barrier between the outside world and the enemies. Being familiar with code words is an essential part of being a part of the military. Although, knowing languages other than the English and the military
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Dictionaries have been created to understand the terminology service members use throughout wars. In the dictionaries contain slang, metaphors, weapon terminology, and jargon. it is striking to see that many military terms were quite humorous (Wilson). This could possibly have been used to offset some stress and tension of the military. Soldiers may use the word “diaper bag” for the word “bullet” to make things seem less dangerous or dark. New terminology is constantly being created in the military. This is because enemies can potentially learn the code words the military is using and attack them (Wilson). Each branch works to create their own terminology which leaves the other branches as outsiders because they lack knowledge of the code word meanings for other groups. The use of the internet and books help soldiers come up with code words and phrases. There are other jobs that are similar to the military that consist of their own language and communication. An example of a workplace similar to the military is a hospital. Doctors and nurses all have their own terminology they go by which keeps the hospital running. Just like the military, everyone has a uniform they wear which identifies his/her ranking in the hospital (Wilson). Doctors build their own terminology while working which creates a bond between one another. When a doctor is performing an operation, they use words that people outside the hospital or group would not understand. This is similar to soldiers using their language to communicate to each other around enemies or in
Dictionaries have been created to understand the terminology service members use throughout wars. In the dictionaries contain slang, metaphors, weapon terminology, and jargon. it is striking to see that many military terms were quite humorous (Wilson). This could possibly have been used to offset some stress and tension of the military. Soldiers may use the word “diaper bag” for the word “bullet” to make things seem less dangerous or dark. New terminology is constantly being created in the military. This is because enemies can potentially learn the code words the military is using and attack them (Wilson). Each branch works to create their own terminology which leaves the other branches as outsiders because they lack knowledge of the code word meanings for other groups. The use of the internet and books help soldiers come up with code words and phrases. There are other jobs that are similar to the military that consist of their own language and communication. An example of a workplace similar to the military is a hospital. Doctors and nurses all have their own terminology they go by which keeps the hospital running. Just like the military, everyone has a uniform they wear which identifies his/her ranking in the hospital (Wilson). Doctors build their own terminology while working which creates a bond between one another. When a doctor is performing an operation, they use words that people outside the hospital or group would not understand. This is similar to soldiers using their language to communicate to each other around enemies or in