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April 3rd 04, 12:32 AM
Ed Rasimus
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On 02 Apr 2004 22:34:03 GMT,
(BUFDRVR) wrote:
I learned the meaning of WGAS, WTFO, BTSOM, GMAFB, and the truly
elusive but often appropriate, ROMFYOYO.
I spent an entire morning hearing the oft repeated acronym OBE. At lunch I had
to ask what the hell it meant. Out of 6 guys, only 1 knew.
BUFDRVR
It used to be a very popular acronym in headquarters that are
constipated and don't get actions completed until the issue is
Overcome By Events. It's a good way to insure you don't take the wrong
action.
But, I've always been on top of things...yeah, don't I wish.
Ed Rasimus
Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret)
"When Thunder Rolled"
Smithsonian Institution Press
ISBN #1-58834-103-8
Ed Rasimus