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We didn't use this term in Iraq, so I wouldn't call it "military jargon for child" like the article does. It is common for units to come up with code words for
by torstenvl 5y ago
We didn't use this term in Iraq, so I wouldn't call it "military jargon for child" like the article does.
It is common for units to come up with code words for various things, especially when the topic is emotionally charged or could be used for propaganda or intel. For example, almost nobody would use the term "FKIA" over the radio, even on a secure channel; they might say "flowers" instead.
- 2OEH8eoCRo0 5y agoRiver City = reduced comms = something very bad happened, probably KIA
- loonster 5y agoThanks. I never knew that River City = Reduced Comms. Sure I knew what it was and what it was for but never what the codeword was originally.
- Toutouxc 5y agoWhat's "FKIA"?
- DangitBobby 5y agoI'm going to guess friendly/ies killed in action.