What is the easiest way to learn military acronyms?

CPT Chris Loomis — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:52:02 -0500

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2015 7:45 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:45:57 -0500

Their is too many, but I would use the K.I.S.S. method. When using that method along with your MDMP to develop a plant to accomplish your METL tasks you will come up with solutions to most of your problems without using as many acronyms. However, NCO's, WO and Officers often describe most things in acronyms to make life easier. For instance if I was setting up an LZ outside of my AO I would use my LP's and OP's and forward PB's to ensure enemy in the area don't have AA assets to compromise the mission..
As you can see above I have a sense of humor 2LT Loomis.
In short, there is no easy way since EVERYTHING in the military is made into the acronym.. You are either good at remembering them or your not. the ones you use for your MOS will become second nature to you rather quickly.
good luck

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 9 at 2015 7:57 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:57:01 -0500

google-fu!

Response by 1SG Cameron M. Wesson made Jan 9 at 2015 8:04 PM

1SG Cameron M. Wesson — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:04:20 -0500

CPT Chris Loomis Chris.... Since its creation, I have been a active users of acronymfinder.com website. Every time I introduce a new soldier or civilian to the site they are amazed at the accuracy... And quantity... Of the lexicon of acronyms throughout society. Even the tab for military.

As far as learning them... I stick to the realm of operations I'm in and unless I memorize them...got to write them down and keep a cheat sheet.

Remember though, an acronym is something that can be made into a word.. Such as DIME or a quasi sounding word like MIPR or METT-TC.... Then there are initialism like DTS, PMCS, ABCS, VTC... You get the idea.

Enjoy and hope it helps!

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Jan 9 at 2015 8:50 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:50:31 -0500

Just hang around, you learn a lot without even trying

Response by 1LT Kathleen Heisler made Jun 8 at 2015 9:52 PM

1LT Kathleen Heisler — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:52:47 -0400

I have no idea what the new acronyms mean they have changed since I left Active Duty. I going to have google them

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 2 at 2018 5:32 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 05:32:21 -0400

Believe it or not Google. Thank you for your service.