Heaven's Devils

Glossary

B-2 bag: A military field bag used to carry personal supplies.

Bivvy bag: A thin waterproof sack that can be used as a temporary shelter. (Short for “bivouac bag.”)

Boonie hat: A soft, wide-brimmed military hat that is usually camouflaged.

Brass: High-ranking military officers.

Brig: A military prison.

Brig rats: Military personnel who are habitually sent to the brig.

Buck sergeant: A sergeant of the lowest rank in the military.

Cammies: Slang for “camouflage uniform.”

Camo: Slang for “camouflage.”

Civvies: Slang for “civilian clothing.”

CMC: Abbreviation for “Confederate Marine Corps.” This abbreviation is used in regard to powered combat armor. The version of the armor depends on the number accompanying “CMC” (e.g., 220, 225, 230, etc.).

CO: Abbreviation for “commanding officer.”

Color guard: Soldiers who are tasked with carrying national and military-related flags during ceremonies.

Deass: Slang for “to exit or leave.”

DI: Abbreviation for “drill instructor.”

Dopp kit: A small toiletry bag used for storing men’s grooming tools for travel.

Ground pounder: Slang for “ground-based military units.”

Hardskin: Slang for “terran powered combat armor,” such as the CMC-220.

HQ: Abbreviation for “headquarters.”

HUD: Abbreviation for “heads-up display.”

KIA: Abbreviation for “killed in action.”

KIC: Abbreviation for “Kel-Morian internment camp.” The number following “KIC” indicates the specific camp.

KM or KMs: Confederate slang for “Kel-Morian” or “Kel-Morians.” (Noun and adjectival forms.)

LAV: Abbreviation for “light attack vehicle.”

Lifer: An individual who plans to stay in the military and make a career of it.

M-1 bag: A military field bag used to carry medical supplies.

MP: Abbreviation for “military police.”

MSS: Abbreviation for “Military Security Service.”

P-1 file: A P-1, or Personnel 1 file, consists of a chronological record of a soldier’s service in the military.

POW: Abbreviation for “prisoner of war.”

R & R: Abbreviation for “rest and relaxation.”

SCV: Abbreviation for “space construction vehicle.”

Skalet: A domesticated farm animal that is similar to the cows of Earth.

STM: Abbreviation for “Special Tactics and Missions platoon.”

UNN: Abbreviation for “Universal News Network.”

WIA: Abbreviation for “wounded in action.”