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Is the word jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the general purpose vehicle g.p.?
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Is it true that the word jeep was came from the abbreviation used in the army for the general purpose?
Yes. Just like the current version, the humvee, came from High mobility Multi purpose Wheeled Vehicle -HMWV.
What is the abbreviation of an army brigadier?
US Army General Rank Abbreviations: From 0-7 to 0-10* Brigadier General [BG] Major General [MG] Lieutenant General [LTG] General [GEN] General of the Army [GA]
What does maj mean?
"Maj Gen" is an abbreviation for Major General, which is a rank in the Army, Air Force and Navy. The rank of General Officers, from lowest to highest, are as follows: Brigadier General Major General Lieutenant General General General of the Army
Which word in everyday use is derived from the abbreviation that the us army used for a general vehicle?
You might be thinking of Jeep, although the actual source of this moniker is in dispute. Generally accepted is the explanation that the term "Jeep" was derived from the Ford GP, while others claim it was designated 'GP' by the US Military for "General Purpose". Still others claim it was named after Eugene the Jeep from the Popeye cartoons.
What is the abbreviation for the highest ranking army officer?
Some armies have different rankings, so it would depend on which army you are referring to. General is usually considered the highest rank, though this can have additions to it. Brigadier Genera, Major General, Lieutenant General, etc. There are also ranks called Marshalls, Field Marshall, Marshall of the Army etc. Then, of course, there are such things as monarchs, emperors and presidents. The abbreviation for general would be Gen.
What is the abbreviation for Lieutenant General?
In the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps it is LtGen. In the U.S. Army it is LTG.
What is the correct abbreviation for lieutenant general?
In the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps it is LtGen. In the U.S. Army it is LTG.
What does the Army abbreviation ARO stand for?
The army abbreviation for ARO stands for Army Research Office, this office serves the army as its basic and most important research facility available to the U.S. army.
What is the abbreviation of a regular army?
In the US, Regular Army is RA.
What is the purpose of SATERN?
SATERN stands for Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network. Their purpose is to provide emergency communication between Salvation Army posts, and pass messages with health and welfare information between the Salvation Army and the general public.
Regular army abbreviation?
RA
What is the plural of jeep?
A "jeep" was originally a "GP" or "General Purpose" Army vehicle, but has come to apply to many off-road or high-clearance vehicles. Synonyms would be "SUV" (Sport Utility Vehicle), 4x4 (all-wheel drive vehicles), or "Range Rover" (a trademark name). The military role of the jeep in the US Army has been assumed by the "Humvee" (High Mobility MultiPurpose Wheeled Vehicle).
