Armyspeak
Army slang explained.
ANA
Afghan National Army. Very brave. Not as safety conscious as you’d like.
Army 100
Sharp shooting competition to find the top 100 shots in the army.
Atmospherics
The vibe
ATO
TLA for Ammunition Technical Officer. ‘The bomb guy’ who does the long walk to defuse the bomb (see also Render Safe) Balls of galvanized steel required.
Beep Test
Standard fitness test used through the world in various services.
Blast Pants
Something to protect your crown jewels from the explosion should the unthinkable happen.
Contact
Engaging the enemy in more than a casual conversation. Bullets involved.
Det
The room/tent where the EOD Detachment are based.
Drills and Skills
A general encouragement to rely on your training (drills) and your expertise (skills).
EOD
Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Ie. The guys that get rid of stuff that goes bang, like IEDs.…
