Army Dictionary and Desk Reference

by Timothy Zurick

Book Overview

A top-selling reference now updated and revised to include new and changed terminology of the U.S. Army

More than 3,800 terms and acronyms that are key parts of the working language of the U.S. Army are defined in this invaluable guide. It includes handy references for enlisted and officer specialty classifications; the precedence of awards, decorations, and medals; examples of military-style letters and memorandums; and key Army and DOD website...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811735710
• ISBN13: 9780811735711
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Where Did He Find All These Terms

Everybody knows that a MASH is a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital. But how many know that a MARS is a Military Affiliate Radio System, or that HIMAD is High to Medium Altitude Air Defense. All of these, along with more than 3,800 terms are defined in this 320 page paperback. I find myself wondering just how you can compile a dictionary this large of such strange terms and concepts. It must have taken Mr. Zurick an awfully long time. It's been pretty rare that I've just sat down and read a dictionary. But then again, it's been pretty rare that I've seen a dictionary like this one - that means never. If you are a reader of military history, or any of the current Army magazines, you need this on your desk.

For Soldiers, This Is Your Initial Source

This is a vital reference volume for young soldiers, and will facilitate your adoption of the martial vernacular.This book is a compendium of everything arising from the ongoing invaluable program titled Deployed Uniform Military Basic Acronym Standard System, with which every service person eventually becomes intimately familiar.

A Military Must

This reference guide is a must for anyone in or intrested in the Military. It is a valuble piece to start your military book collection and can help identify even things commisioned and nco's would have no clue about. "put in on your wish list"