Board Lingo: DB = dear boyfriend (when angry this dear should be read as anything but dear!) ; ) DF = dear fiance DH = dear husband DW = dear wife SO = significant other DD = dear daughter DS = dear son MIL = mother-in-law FIL = father-in-law SAHM = stay-at-home mom WAHM =  work-at-home mom LOL = laughing out loud LMBO = laughing my behind off ROFL = rolling on the floor laughing JMHO = just my honest opinion ITA = I totally agree

Not necessarily an "Army of one", here is how the troops are categorized: Squad - The smallest military unit, usually around 10 soldiers. Platoon - Usually comprised of four squads, led by lieutenants with sergeants second in command. (Approx 40 soldiers) Company - Four platoons with headquarters, commanded by captains (160 soldiers) Battalion - Generally made up of four to five companies including a support company and a headquarters company. (640-800 soldiers) Brigade - A few battalions and totaling around 2,000 - 3,000 troops commanded by a colonel. Division - Made up of at least three brigades. A major general commands divisons. (At least 6,000 soldiers) Corps - Anywhere from two to five divisions, corps are the largest tactical unites in the U.S Army. (12,000-30,000 soldiers)   _____________________________________   TA-50   A "TA-50" is basic issued Army gear. To see a sample list of one, click here.   _____________________________________     Classifications Unique to The Marine Corps (a branch of the Navy):   Marine Expeditionary Force - Made up of two or three Marine divisons, usually deploys on helicopter carriers or amphibious assault ships. (Resorces include tanks, artillery, Harrier jets and combat helicopters.)   Marine Expedititonary Unit - Each marine division individually is known as a Marine Expeditionary Unit. The unit usually includes a battalion landing team, helicopter squadron and unit support.