Knee Deep in the Hooah!

When I was practicing social work I remember standing knee deep in the acronyms (and a few other things, but that’s a different blog for a different day!). I thought I was the Queen of all acronyms, abbreviations, and initials. I was the one they always called on to help name new programs since I could find someway to fit it into an acronym, or at the very least a catchy initial representation. I thought this would be the easiest part for me concerning the various things I am reading regarding the military. I know it is a must to speak the language. If you don’t catch on to the formal language and the informal vernacular you will never know when you are the butt end of a joke. I hate that!

So, I am looking at all of these acronyms, and I am lost. I am so lost. If I typed: I need to go to the PX to buy some MREs and I will wear my ACUs. When I am done I will start working on the Alpha, Bravo, Charlie’s with Emma (Emma is a girl not an acronym). Does any of that make sense? It does if you are remotely familiar with military language.

I am making light now, but just wait. This summer I will be knee deep in the acronyms, and waist deep in solo parenting!