DEATHBUNNY FANFICTION GLOSSARY

Air Force Space Command (AFSPC): Headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Fact Sheet Web Site

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC): Headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Fact Sheet Web Site

Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC): This is a 5-digit alphanumeric code used to identify and Airman's job and level of skill:

"Airman": Proper form of address for any member of the US Air Force whose rank can't be determined.

Ballistic Arc: Bullets do not fly in straight lines. Instead, they arc and drop. Typically, the barrel of a rifle and sighing system are oriented to keep the arc of the bullet above or below the line-of-sight (shown in red) withing the expected ranges the rifle is used through to simplify aiming. (See: Zeroing)

Black Operations (Black Ops): Special operations that can't officially happen because they violate US law or policies and/or knowledge of them would compromise National Security.

Body Piercing: See: Uniform, General USAF

Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC): An element in some rifle scopes (especially sniper rifles) that, once zeroed, can be adjusted for range to allow a precise aiming point for all ranges the scope is designed for. For example: Snuffy Sniper has an M24 Sniper Weapon System fitted with a BDC-equipped scope. He zeroes his weapon so it shoots dead-on at 200m. In the field, he sees his target and uses his laser rangefinder to determine the range to target is 635m. He dials in 650m into his BDC and knows his rifle will hit exactly where the crosshairs are, plus or minus an inch or so.

Center Mass or Center of Mass: The usual aiming point for tactical firing. Center mass is the point on the visible part of the target where there is an equal distance on each side: left/right and up/down. It makes a hit more likely as it maximizes the room for error or dispersion around the aiming point. In the illustration, the aiming point is in red and the distances in yellow (horizontally) and green (vertically). It is also different depending on how much of the target is visible.

Cheyenne Mountain Complex: Real world home of NORAD...

"Click": Military slang for kilometer. Usually used as an expression of distance for movement. Standard military maps are gridded in one square kilometer squares.

"Cocked and Locked": A carrying condition of a single-action pistol (like the M1911A1 or Browning Hi-Power) or a double action pistol with a non-decocking manual safety (like the HK MK23, Taurus PT92, or CZ-75). Also called "Condition One". Can also be heard in lieu of "Locked and Cocked". (See "Locked and Cocked").

"Cyclic Rate" or "Cyclic": How fast the mechanism of an automatic weapon fires, ignoring things like ammunition supply, reloading time, or heat damage. For example, an M16A1 has a cyclic rate of roughly 750rpm (12.5 rounds per second), but it's practical rate of automatic fire is much lower as it (generally) uses a 30-round magazine and the barrel most likely would rupture if you put 750 rounds through it in a minute.

Deathglider: Goa'uld tactical aerospace fighter. Can be found in one or two seat models and armed with weapons akin to a large staff weapon. The one shown is the two-seater. Wings fold for storage. This craft can reach orbit under its own power.

Dial Home Device (DHD): A device, paired with a Stargate, used to dial addresses and supply power to the Stargate.

Direct Action (DA): "Small-scale offensive operations to seize, destroy, capture, recover, or inflict damage to personnel and equipment in support of strategic or operational objectives. In DA, SOF units may execute raids, ambushes, or assaults; emplace munitions; conduct standoff attacks by air, ground, or maritime platforms; or provide terminal guidance for precision-guided munitions."

Dog Tags: See: Identification Tags

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Current US Department of Defense policy on homosexuality. Homosexual acts are violations of the Uniform Code Of Military Justice (UCMJ) under several Articles. Getting caught performing one is grounds for Discharge and potentially Court Martial. What "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" means is that no one will ask if a service member is a homosexual and they won't investigate whether one is or not (except in regards to a Top Secret Background Investigation (TSBI) or the Personal Reliability Program (PRP)).

Hair Styles: See: Uniform, General USAF

Identification Tags (Dog Tags): From: AFI36-3103 1 May 1997 2.5. ID tag preparation:
2.5.1. First line - Name (last name, first name, and middle initial). If entire name does not fit on first line, emboss the last name only on the first line. The first name and middle initial will then fall on the second line, and the information prescribed for each of the remaining lines will advance to the succeeding line. SEE EXAMPLE:
2.5.2. Second line - Social Security Number (SSN) beginning with the first space. 123-45-6789. Leave two blank spaces and put the letters AF.
2.5.3. Third line - Blood type. Abbreviate Rhesus (RH) factor (either POS for positive or NEG for negative).
2.5.4. Fourth line - Leave blank unless lines two and three carry over.
2.5.5. Fifth line - Designation of religious preference. Show religion or sect designated. If possible, spell out the preference. If member does not wish to designate a preference or make a statement, emboss NO RELIGIOUS PREF.

EXAMPLE:

FLINTSTONE FRED F. 123-45-6789 AF O POS WICCAN

Intar: This is the name of Goa'uld non-lethal training weapons. What is unclear is whether it is a generic term or specifically the energy weapons in the form of MP5's and Staff Weapons used in "Rules of Engagement". Crystal powered, the weapons function similarly to the weapons emulated and have adjustable power settings that appear to range from painful to complete unconciousness. A further development seems to be a magazine replacement for the M9 pistol that allows the standard weapon to be used as an intar and, by replacing the magazine, as a standard sidearm or possibly just a blank-firing pistol that can fool those familiar with an actual M9. Identified by red crystals in the base of the pistol grip or the magazine replacement. In the MP5 version, they appear to be incapable of automatic fire. (Seen in "Rules of Engagement" and "Proving Ground".)

Jumpmaster: Soldier, Airman, or Marine on an aircraft responsible for the safe and orderly deployment of airborne troops from an aircraft. Typically a senior NCO or Officer. (Real world term)

"Locked and Cocked": Euphemism for "ready to go". May comes from the operation of the M1911A1 which has to be cocked to fire and is carried cocked with the thumb safety engaged ("locked") when its use is imminent. (See "Cocked and Locked")

"Locked and Loaded": Phrase meaning "weapons are loaded and on safe". To "Lock and Load" means to insert a magazine, cycle the action to chamber a round, and put the safety on. Often heard on rifle ranges...

LBG's: "Little Brown Guys" – Euphemism for native personnel of Central and South America. Typically used by Special Forces assigned to the region (7th SF Group, US Army)... (Not seen in Stargate SG-1)

Missions, Special Operations: Typical Special Operations Forces' Missions include:

-Unconventional Warfare (UW) (See "Unconventional Warfare")
-Direct Action (DA) (See "Direct Action")
-Special Reconnaissance (SR) (See "Special Reconnaissance)
-Foriegn Internal Defense (FID) Military operations to assist another government to protect itself from subversive groups.
-Counterterrorism (CT) Military operations to preempt or resolve terrorist activities.
-Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Activities to induce or reinforce attitudes of foreign governments, organizations, or individuals.
-Civil Affairs (CA) Activities to furnish advice on the civil dimension of military operations or to develop or restore civilian institutions and infrastructure.

Personnel Reliability Program (PRP): A program designed to investigate and ensure reliability of personnel with access to nuclear weapons or detailed design information.

Rank, Enlisted Education and Training Path: This table shows the Education and training requirements for each USAF enlisted rank and the typical "sew-on" time for each. (Source: "Airman's Guide", 4th edition. Capt Wayne A. Valey, USAF (Ret.) ) :

Training and Education Requirements:	Insignia:	Average Sew-on Time
Basic Military Training School (BMT or "Basic")		6 Months
Apprentice Tech School = 3 Skill Level		16 Months
Upgrade to Journeyman = 5 Skill Level -6 Months Duty Position/Apprentice is required before entering Journeyman Training. -Minimum 12 months on-the-job training (OJT). -Complete Appropriate Career Development Courses (CDC's) if/when available. -SRA sew-on.		36 Months
Airman Leadership School (ALS) -Must be SRA with 48 months time in service or be a SSgt Selectee. -Resident graduation is a prerequisite for SSgt sew-on.		7.5 Years Average
Upgrade to Craftsman = 7 Skill Level -Minimum rank of SSgt. -10 Months OJT -Formal advanced skill training (Technical School) -Must be 7 Level to sew on TSgt.		12.5 Years Average
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) -Must be a TSgt or TSgt Selectee (Active duty only) -Resident graduation is a prerequisite for MSgt sew-on..		16 Years Average
USAF Senior NCO Academy (SNCOA) -Must be a SMSgt or SMSgt Selectee (Active duty only) -Resident graduation is a prerequisite for CMSgt sew-on..		19.2 Years Average
Upgrade to Superintendent = 9 Skill Level -Minimum rank of SMSGT -Must be a resident SNCOA graduate (Active duty only)		21.5 Years Average

Phonetic Alphabet: Short words assigned to letters of the alphabet to ensure clarity in radio transmissions:

PTT, "Push-To-Talk": Switch on a radio pressed to allow someone to transmit. (Not seen in SG-1)

"Rank Has Its Privileges" (RHIP): Unofficial and historical policy that ties rank with luxury and getting things easy. Officially frowned upon and recognized that it degrades morale.

Sniper: A rifleman trained in the fine art of long range marksmanship. This includes: Camouflage, range determination, ballistics, military intelligence skills, advanced fieldcraft, compensating for wind, and others. Typically, a sniper is selected for his ability to shoot and his overall temperament. Some people are unable to shoot another person, some unable (once they've seen the impact of a high-powered rifle round on a human) to shoot twice, and others don't have the discipline or detachment to make effective snipers. These are all avoided and/or re-assigned rapidly. There are several military schools for snipers. (More later)

Special Forces (SF): US Army elite forces intended to enter foriegn countries, train guerilla forces, and lead them in combat. Also used to liason to foriegn countries' militaries. Can also be tasked for almost any other mission requiring highly trained and independent small units. Also known as the Green Berets.

Special Operations (SPECOPS): "Actions conducted by specially organized, trained, and equipped military and paramilitary forces to achieve military, political, economic, or psychological objectives by nonconventional military means in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive areas. These operations are conducted in peace, conflict and war. Often of a politicomilitary nature, they may be conducted independently or in coordination with other military operations and may either support or be supported by conventional forces. Frequently of high risk, they may be clandestine, covert, or low visibility and may be subject to oversight at the national level. Special operations usually differ from conventional operations in operational techniques, mode of employment, distance from friendly support, and dependence on operational intelligence and indigenous assets." - From a Joint Manual...

Special Operation Forces (SOF): Elite units of any branch who execute Special Operations, generally, under the command of US Special Operations Command or the National Command Authority.

Special Reconnaissance: "Reconnaissance and surveillance actions conducted by SOF to obtain or verify, by visual observation or other collection methods, information concerning the capabilities, intentions, and activities of an actual or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area. It includes target acquisition, area assessment, and post-strike reconnaissance.

"Specs": Specifications.

Stargate: A transportation device that employs one-direction wormholes between Stargate's for near instantaneous travel.

Top Secret Background Investigation (TSBI): The investigation process to recieve a Top Secret Clearance. It starts with a Federal records check (Military, FBI, etc.), a local records check for everywhere you've lived or gone to school for the last 15 years (or to your 15th birthday), and includes a sweep through your medical records. They take your questionaire and interview the references you listed, your bosses, your coworkers, your fellow students. They ask these people who else you knew or were associated with. They interview these people also. They then sit you down and go over the entire investigation with you. If you get caught in a lie, it's over. These are conducted (currently) by the Federal Office of Personnel Management (OMP) and, historically, by either the OMP, the Defense Investigative Service (DIS), or private agencies contracted to conduct these investigations. Must be re-certified every 5 years.

Unconventional Warfare (UW): "A broad spectrum of military and paramilitary warfare operations, normally of long duration, predominantly conducted by indigenous or surrogate forces who are organized, trained, equipped, supported, and directed in varying degrees by an external source. It includes guerilla warfare and other direct offensive, low visibility, covert, or clandestine operations, as well as the indirect activities of subversion, sabotage, intelligence collection, and evasion and escape."

Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): The system of laws and regulations governing military personnel. In many ways, more restrictive, archaic, and vague than the civilian counterparts.

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM): The unified Command under the Department of Defense that operationally controls most of the US Military's Special Operations troops. This includes Navy SEAL's, US Army Special Forces, Rangers, Special Operation Aviation Regiment, and Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. The USAF Contribution includes the Special Tactics Squadrons and various other Special Operations units. Headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

Zeroing: This is the alignment of the weapon's sighting system to where the bullet impacts at a selected range. For a "Battlesight Zero", this is done at a range thet keeps the bullet's course within the target at all ranges less than the selected range and just beyond. For the M16A2/A4 series, this distance is 325m. (See: Ballistic Arc)