If you’re a military – army, naval or an aviation brat – you must have heard these terms at least once, if not more. Growing up in a military household, or belonging to the military yourself – these words are best known to you and not to, well, the ‘civilians’.
1. Amphibian Aircraft/Tank
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An aircraft which can take off from and land at water or surface, similarly, a tank that could run on land and water
2. Bailout
Source: cnn.com
The act of dropping from an airplane through means of a parachute
3. Ballast
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The insufficiency of a cargo that makes a ship unsteady – the extra load put in to make a ship stable is known as the ballast move.
4. Bren Gun
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An automated gun that is heavier than a rifle
5. Dive-Bombing
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A brand of bombing in which the aircraft dives close to the target, drops the bombs and rises again
6. Dog-fight
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An air duel between aircraft at a very close range
7. Frogman
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An operator trained to perform underwater operations against an enemy ship
8. Picket (piquet, picquet)
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A small body of troops stationed to watch enemy movements closely – also used for patrolling
9. Pom-Pom
Source: historyofwar.org
A small quick firing gun – which was named after the sound it makes whilst firing
10. Salvo
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Simultaneous discharge of all artillery or other guns in a naval fight – also used in Army when a series of bombs are launched together
11. Squadron
Source: airshows.uk
An air force formation that comprises of 20 aircraft, commanded by a squadron leader
12. Smoke Screen
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Creation of an artificial thick wall of smoke to take the enemy by surprise or retreat in difficult positions – created by smoke shells or generators
13. Zero Hour
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The point of time when attack is proposed to be launched
14. Guerrilla Warfare
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Irregular war, comprising occasional raids and employing hit-and-run tactics to harass the enemy
15. Howitzer
Source: wikipedia.com
A type of cannon, larger than a mortar, that is used to fire heavy projectiles
So, how many did you know before and how many did you learn today? Isi liye kehte hain, Parhlo 😉
