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WORDS WE USE

We use words and phrases that we pick up from our men – military terms and slang that you may not understand. Here’s an explanation of the ones in this book:

Afghan A shortened version of Afghanistan

Comms Communications, covering everything – phone calls, emails, letters

FOB Forward Operating Base: a secured position away from the main base

R & R Rest and recreation: the break, usually two weeks, the men get in order to come home in the middle of a long tour