Proper Nomenclature
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We seem to suffer from abuse of proper terms in the SAF
SBO = Skeleton Battle Order - No.4, Webbing, Identity Disc (not dog-tags), FAD (First Aid Dressing not 'Kortex'), weapon (either SAR, M-16 etc), combat load (I think we have moved from 2.25x contact rate to 1.5x contact rate), SOP items (varies from unit to unit), other misc. (like comms cord, torchlight etc.).
FBO = Full battle order - SBO plus fullpack, go figure what's in there.
Rounds are unfired ammo, the empties are called cartridges when expended.
Hope we have not confused anyone. -
Yeah, you confused me, I dunno what you're trying to get at.
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Must ppl say SBO when they mean webbing.Originally posted by ditzy:Yeah, you confused me, I dunno what you're trying to get at. -
Whats wrong with saying SBO to mean webbing? They're mouth, they're brain, they're preference. Brain usually don't engage before mouth gets into gear. Can't blame them. I know what you're trying to get across now.Originally posted by baer:Must ppl say SBO when they mean webbing. -
Yes we know. SBO is the term used to describe the attire of helmet, webbing, assault rifle, etc. But many ppl refer to the webbing as SBO. Doesn't matter lah. As long as we know what it means can liao mah.
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Not quite when you say something and get another thing instead e.g. when you say "big mac meal" when you only want a "big mac".Originally posted by esesce:Yes we know. SBO is the term used to describe the attire of helmet, webbing, assault rifle, etc. But many ppl refer to the webbing as SBO. Doesn't matter lah. As long as we know what it means can liao mah. -
Thats like saying if I ordered $2.00 chicken rice, I get just the rice?Originally posted by baer:Not quite when you say something and get another thing instead e.g. when you say "big mac meal" when you only want a "big mac". -
What an example to give.Originally posted by baer:Not quite when you say something and get another thing instead e.g. when you say "big mac meal" when you only want a "big mac". If you go to any SAF soldier & tell him, bring me your SBO, I am 99.99% sure he will know what you mean. -
i believe as a SAF soldier..we must be abit chin chai or hum hum abt this kinda thing..
the training is bad enough..we cant expect hokkien peng to be serious abt words..
just treat it like some slang can liao... -
It's "Suspender, Individual Equipment" so if we really wanna call it properly....webbing is also not the correct nomonclature for it. The rest of the world called it webbing, we cal it SBO as long as I talk you understand good enough what.
Try remembering the nomenclature for the entre OVM of an armoured vehicle. Confirmed go mad ah. -
Webbing is the general name for such pack. There is nothing wrong about it.Originally posted by 21Alpha:It's "Suspender, Individual Equipment" so if we really wanna call it properly....webbing is also not the correct nomonclature for it.
Dunno where you get your SIE .. haha -
this I can vouch.Originally posted by 21Alpha:Try remembering the nomenclature for the entre OVM of an armoured vehicle. Confirmed go mad ah. -
What's the big deal anyway? As long as the terminology used is understood it served its purpose. If it ain't broke, dun fix it.
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Most soldiers have better things to worry about than speaking the Queen's English!!
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Hey, any idea how I can swap my old SBO for the new version of SBO?
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new version? u refering to the load bearing vest?Originally posted by Shotgun:Hey, any idea how I can swap my old SBO for the new version of SBO?