Vocabulary Used in the Book
FOB
Noun-Forward Operations Base; A military base that is located at or near front lines of combat.
We had to stay on high alert at FOB Geronimo because it is so close to the front lines of combat.
We had to stay on high alert at FOB Geronimo because it is so close to the front lines of combat.
HMMWV
Noun-A hybrid vehicle, outfitted for a number of differerent military purposes, with a top speed of 80 mph; commonly called a humvee.
We piled into the HMMWV to drive through the sand to get to our next base.
We piled into the HMMWV to drive through the sand to get to our next base.
IED
Noun-An improvised explosive device.
Because of the high number of IEDs along the streets, we drove cautiously to our next destination so we wouldn't explode.
Because of the high number of IEDs along the streets, we drove cautiously to our next destination so we wouldn't explode.
LOC
Noun-Lines Of Communication. LOC ensure combat soldiers have essential access to supplies, intelligence, and advice from rear services and commanders.
We contacted the LOC so we could get an airstrike to wipe out any of the remaining enemies.
We contacted the LOC so we could get an airstrike to wipe out any of the remaining enemies.
MRE
Noun-Meals Ready to Eat; individual rations carried by soldiers in the field.
I told Busheeky to toss me an MRE because my stomach needed food badly.
I told Busheeky to toss me an MRE because my stomach needed food badly.