A yank's definitions

Sortie

An individual aircraft’s combat mission

The ground forces called for aircraft so we sent 5 sorties out

by A yank July 14, 2021

Growler

The Growler is the USMC’s answer to what would serve as the branch’s primary Jeep and what could fit onto a Osprey. The Growler was designed all the way back in 1999 but first entered service in 2009. Only the Marine Crops has ever operated the vehicle. The Growler also makes an appearance in Battlefield 4 and a number of other video games.

My friend Ronald was pinned by multiple Chinese soldiers till me and Hank rode up in are Growler and saved the day. I think he owes me a beer

by A yank January 29, 2022

SAW

An acronym for Squad Automatic Weapon. It was originally designed to replace the pig which had been serving the US of A proud even before the Vietnam War. It has served with American and other nations troops in most of the world’s modern conflicts.

Hey B we sure gave old uncle Ivan a surprise when we ambushed him with are SAWs back there

by A yank January 29, 2022

Greyhound

A vehicle designed by Ford for the United States military in World War 2. It has had countless operators over the years and is even used by police departments in many countries including the United States. The most famous police role it actually played wasn’t in real life but in the movie die hard. The Greyhound was the RV (SWAT Van) that was sent in to assault Nakatomi Plaza. The vehicle is hit twice by Hans Gruber’s goons but before the criminals can destroy the vehicle John McClane throws C-4 into the AT crews floor and kills both of them.

The LAPD sent in the Greyhound once they saw the hostage situation was rapidly deteriorating

by A yank January 29, 2022

Beat

A part of a city or town police officers patrol

I was assigned to the most violent beat in the whole city well my buddy Simon got the beat with the lowest amount of crime. I don’t think I will survive a day in that war zone.

by A yank January 29, 2022

RIC

The abbreviation for Royal Irish constabulary and was the police force for all of Ireland from 1822 to 1922. It was disbanded after the Irish war for independence as (the name suggests) the Irish gained independence. It was split into the RUC that served Northern Ireland during the troubles and Garda (not going to try to write their full name) which still is serving the communities of the ROI

The RIC was overwhelmed by IRA attacks so they called in the military to help.

by A yank April 25, 2021