Abbreviations used in
this list:
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abbr. abbreviation |
ad. adoption |
adj. adjective |
cont. contraction |
der. derived from |
n noun |
phr. phrase |
v verb |
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AAC
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Army Air Corps. |
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AAS
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AB 64
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Army Identification and record book issued to
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Ablutions |
v |
The
act of attending to one’s hygiene. |
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Ablutions block |
n |
Communal washroom building containing showers,
wash basins and lavatories. |
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Ack-ack |
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Anti-aircraft. |
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Ammo |
abbr. |
Ammunition. |
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AP |
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Air Publication; the RAF equivalent of EMERs |
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APC |
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Armoured Personnel Carrier. |
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AQMS |
abbr. |
Artificer Quartermaster Sergeant (see WO 2),
signified by a crown within a laurel wreath worn on the lower right-hand
sleeve. |
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Arborfield |
n |
Place name of the AAS associated with the REME
Depot. |
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Army brat |
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One born into and raised in an Army family. |
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‘arris |
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Arse. |
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Arse bandit |
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Homosexual. |
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Artisan |
n |
Military tradesman holding a recognised trade
taught by the Army. |
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ASM |
abbr. |
Artificer Sergeant Major (see WO 1). |
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Artificer |
n |
Staff Sergeant; a soldier who passed an
accelerated course for promotion to the rank. (see Tiffy). |
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A/T |
abbr. |
Apprentice Tradesman. |
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Atap |
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Foliage
covered. |
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a.w.l. /a.w.o.l. |
abbr. |
To be absent without leave; one step removed from the charge of
desertion. |
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