Dictionary of Naval Abbreviations: Fourth Edition (The U.S.N.I. Blue & Gold Professional Library) by Deborah W. Cutler in Hardcover

This professional dictionary is an essential tool for anyone trying to decode the unique language of the US Navy. Compiled by qualified "NAVSPEAK" linguists Deborah and Thomas Cutler, this revised and updated edition covers a vast array of terms, acronyms, and abbreviations, including official terms like "Seapower 21" and unofficial terms like "cannon cocker" and "SNAFU." With helpful notations of word origins and clear definitions, this dictionary will make conversations and documents with naval professionals less bewildering. Deborah W. Cutler is an experienced editor who has worked with naval professionals and transcribed oral histories for the Naval Institute, while Thomas J. Cutler, a retired naval officer, is a renowned author of books on the Navy. This dictionary is a valuable resource for understanding the language of this long-standing profession, rooted in the days of sail and continuously evolving with technological advancements.