NEO -PZ- 0 Posted February 3, 2002 ETA I guess this one is short for "Estimated Time ...", maybe "Estimated Time to Arrival"? RTB Retreat To Base? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superfly_bonzai 0 Posted February 3, 2002 i thought ETA stood for 'expected time of arrival' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gruntfuttock 1 Posted February 3, 2002 ETA = Estimated Time Of Arrival RTB = Return to Base OK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Assault (CAN) 1 Posted February 3, 2002 Whats AFIAK? (it's something like that) Whats FFS? Tyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted February 3, 2002 AFAIK= As Far As I Know FFS= For Fucks Sake couple of others I use FYI=For Your Information (most know that one) IIRC=If I Remember Correctly If you're ever puzzled by an acronym try The Acronym Finder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WKK Gimbal 0 Posted February 3, 2002 In NO particular order: IMHO = In My Humble/Honest Oppinion FUBAR = ok, we all know that one OP = Observation Post CP = Check Point LZ = Landing Zone DZ = Drop Zone DMZ = DeMilitarized Zone ROE = Rules Of Engagement SP = Start Point FUP = Forming Up Point AO = Area of Operations AFB = Air Force Base AD = Armoured Division TOC = Tactical Operations Center SF = Special Forces CI = Counter Intelligence PL = Patrol Leader IFV = Infantry Fighting Vehicle (like the Bradley, which really isn't an APC) FSB = Forward Support Batallion XO = Executive Officer Could go on, but I'm tired Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F-16_Driver 1 Posted February 3, 2002 What the hell does FUBAR mean? I have been wondering on that for quite some time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WKK Gimbal 0 Posted February 3, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (F-16_Driver @ Feb. 03 2002,06:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">What the hell does FUBAR mean? I have been wondering on that for quite some time<span id='postcolor'> Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EveronVetsAgainstTheWar 0 Posted February 3, 2002 "It's German" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Assault (CAN) 1 Posted February 3, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It's German<span id='postcolor'> hmmmm, strange. I've been looking in the German dictionary here and I can't find any word thats close to "FUBAR" are you sure its not some kind of Bavarian dialect? Tyler Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted February 3, 2002 From now on, when you need to know the meaning of an acronym, bookmark http://www.acronymfinder.com/ . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted February 3, 2002 Errr didn't I pretty much say that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damage Inc 0 Posted February 3, 2002 From now on, when you need to know the meaning of an acronym, bookmark http://www.acronymfinder.com/ . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted February 3, 2002 Baaah Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and all that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damage Inc 0 Posted February 3, 2002 You're right Baaah Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and all that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thehamster 0 Posted February 3, 2002 yeha ummm great yeha ummm Fubar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F-16_Driver 1 Posted February 4, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (WKK Gimbal @ Feb. 03 2002,07:08)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition<span id='postcolor'> Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longinius 1 Posted February 4, 2002 And please, if you don't know "RTFM" take the time to look it up... It might save your life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent wings 0 Posted February 5, 2002 From now on, when you need to know the meaning of an acronym, bookmark http://www.acronymfinder.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
