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1. What does the acronym "FAE" (a type of bomb) stand for?
2. U.S. SOCOM involves all of the Department of Defense Services and operates around the globe. What does "SOCOM" stand for?
3. "BOHICA" is a military acronym that has crossed into civilian usage. What is the original meaning of "BOHICA"
4. "CINCUS", meaning "Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet" was in use for almost 20 years, until the pronunciation of that acronym ("sink us") proved too embarrassing after Pearl Harbor. What title replaced "CINCUS" and was first held by Admiral Ernest King?
5. Most civilians recognize "AWOL" as something ominous, but what, exactly, does "AWOL" stand for?
6. Old movie and TV buffs should know what the military acronym "MASH" stands for - do you?
7. ASROC, first seen in the 1950s, continues today in U.S. and other armed forces. What is "ASROC"?
8. You will see Army soldiers wearing "MP" (Military Police) armbands, and the Air Force wearing "AP" (Air Police). What does an "SP" armband mean to a sailor, Marine or Coast Guardsman?
9. The military acronym "GP" is widely used for many items and is thought to be the basis for the term "Jeep". What does "GP" mean?
10. Regular Officers of the five U.S. Armed Services attend one of the four Military Academies. Which of the following pairs of Service/Academy acronyms shows the service that does not have a separate academy and which academy they attend?
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