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English Military / Defense Translation Glossary

English term	English translation
roll (call) ground	Parade ground

RR	respiratory rate

rucksack mix	ragbag (varied mix, mixed bag, assortment, hotchpotch, grab bag)	Nick Lingris
Entered by: Nick Lingris
safety vs catch	safety vs bolted safety

sent to quarters	sent to their battle stations	Steffen Walter
Entered by: Steffen Walter
shoot and shift	shoot and move to a new position

signal plan call signs	The call signs (etc.) included in the signal plan

smartly (specific military context)	sharp, with snap, by the book

start small	start with small steps or learning phases

ten-four	message received

the twenty	location

TOI (acronym/seamen jargon)	Target of Interest

transit	commercial transportation provider

twinkie	padded nylon strap... parachuter slang...	Marian Greenfield
Entered by: Marian Greenfield
U.S. Constabulary or US Constabulary	Either; "US" is now accepted in American academic writing

understanding the behaviour of weaponry and explosions.	understanding

Unit Smooth Log	tidied-up version of the unit's log

white weapons/arms	cold weapons