ACRONYMS
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I think there was a thread once, but I believe that was back on the old Redback Squad site....
Perhaps it could be dredged up ??

Oh, Found it... Here's the link to that thread too...

http://www.501st.com.au/forum/thread-221...t=acronyms

A
AA - Andrew Ainsworth, the self-proclaimed original maker of screen-used helmets and armour.
ABS - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene, a lightweight, rigid thermoplastic used to form white armour.
ABY - After Battle of Yavin
ACD - Armoured Calvary Detachment
AFX - Armour FX, a supplier/producer/brand of stormtrooper armour.
AGM - Annual General Meeting.
AKA - Also known as (i.e. alias)
AM - Armour Master.
ANH - A New Hope, Star Wars Episode IV.
Anymore, or things you think should be taken off? let me know and I will update.
AP - Armour Party.
AP - Authenticprops.
AR - Arc Trooper.
ATA - Affordable Trooper Armour

B
BBY - Before the Battle of Yavin.
BH - Bounty Hunter.
BHG - Bounty Hunters Guild.
BNE - Brisbane
BSN - Bikerscout.net, the official website of the scout trooper detachment.

C
C OZ - Star Wars Celebration OZ (TBC)
CB - Barc Trooper.
CC - Clone Commander.
CE - Star Wars Celebration Europe (2007)
CF - Clone Firefighter.
CI - Star Wars Celebration I (1999).
CII - Star Wars Celebration II (2002).
CIII - Star Wars Celebration III (2005).
CIV Star Wars Celebration IV (2007).
CJ - Star Wars Celebration Japan (2008)
CO - Commanding Officer.
COG - Captain of the Guard.
CP - Clone Pilot.
CS - Command Staff.
CT - Clonetrooper (Episode 3).
CTN = Clonetroopers.net, the official website of the clonetroopers detachment.
CV - Star Wars Celebration V (2010)
CX - Clone Spec Ops.

D
D*C - Dragon Con, a large sci-fi convention held annually in Atlanta, Georgia (USA).
DL - Detachment Leader, elected head of a detachment.
DOA - Dead on arrival, often used to indicate something was broken when you received it.
DSG - Dune Sea Garrison
DW - Dreamworld
DZ - Denizen.

E
ECG - Empire City Garrison
EIB - Expert Infantry Badge
ESB - Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode V.
EU - Expanded Universe, a term often applied to anything Star Wars that was not seen in the films themselves.

F
FIDM - Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising, where large costume exhibits are held.
FISD - First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment.
FRS - Family Radio Service, a small and relatively inexpensive two-way radio system.
FX - Generally refers to Armor FX, a supplier/producer/brand of stormtrooper armor.

G
GAS - Garrison Armoury Sargent.
GC - Gold Coast
GF - Gerardo Follano, a one-time maker of screen accurate stormtrooper armor.
GL - George Lucas.
GM - Galactic Marine.
GML - Garrison Membership Liaison.
GPR - Garrison Public Relations officer.
GT - Galaxy Trading, a supplier/producer/brand of stormtrooper armor and other costuming items.
GWL - Garrison Website Liaison.

H
HIPS - High Impact Polystyrene

I
IC - Imperial Crew.
ID - Imperial Officer.
IG - Imperial Gunner.
IN - Navy Trooper.
IOC - Imperial Officers Corp
IS - AT-ST Driver.

J
JK - Jedi Knight (Rebel)

K
KFS - Knightfall Squad (Victoria, Tasmania)
KISS - Keep it Simple Stupid
KOTOR - Knights of the Old Republic
KS - Kropserkel, supplier/producer/brand of costuming parts and accessories.

L
LAMO - Laughing my A$$ off
LC - Legion Council
LCO - Legion Commanding Officer.
LFL - Lucasfilm Limited, the parent company of all things Star Wars.
LMO - Legion Membership Officer.
LWM - Legion Webmaster.
LXO - Legion Executive Officer.

M
MBO - Merchandise and Branding Officer.
MG - Mountain Garrison.
MM - MouldMan.
MOM - Magic of Myth, a traveling exhibit of Star Wars props that toured years ago.
MOTF - Matters of the Force, the Star Wars programming track at Dragon Con.
MSO - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
MWG - Midwest Garrison.

N
NEG - New England Garrison.
NER - Northeast Remnant garrison.
NQ - North Queensland.
NR- New Republic.

O
OL - Outpost Leader (equivalent of a CO).
OLG - Old Line Garrison.
OS - Outpost Second (equivalent of an XO).

P
PA - supplier/producer/brand of prop weapons and Republic Commando armor.
PRO - Legion Public Relations Officer.
PTT – Push To Talk.
PVC - Polyvinyl chloride, a thermoplastic resin commonly used to create plastic pipes.

Q

R
R4L - Relay for Life
RA - a supplier/producer/brand of costuming parts and accessories.
RBG - Redback Garrison (Queensland)
RBS - Redback Squad (Queensland)
RC - Republic Commando.
RFT - Rebel Fleet Trooper (Rebel)
RL - Rebel Legion.
ROTJ - Return of the Jedi, Star Wars Episode VI.
ROTS - Revenge of the Sith
RPF - Replica Props Forum, a non-501st forum for prop replication information sharing.
RS - Rebel Scum (also a website for collectors http://www.rebelscum.com)
S
SC - Studio Creations, supplier/producer/brand of armor and other props.
SCG - Southern Cross Garrison (AKA Smashed Crab Garrison) New South Wales
SDCC - San Diego Comic Con, a large sci-fi con held annually in San Diego, California (USA).
SDS - Shepperton Studios, the company tied to Andrew Ainsworth (AA).
SDS - Southern Dewback Squad (South Australia)
SL - Sith Lord
SL - Squad Leader.
SL/AR - Squad Leader/Area Rep
SN - Supanova.
SSS - Southern Star Squad (retired)
SWW - Disney/MGM Studios Star Wars Weekends events held every summer in Orlando, Florida (USA).

T
TA - AT-AT Driver.
TAG - Terror Australis Garrison
TB - Biker Scout.
TB - Tatooine Base (Australian Rebel Legion Base)
TBA - To be announced.
TBD - To be determined.
TC - Clonetrooper (Episode 2 and Clone Wars).
TD - Sandtrooper.
TDH - The Dented Helmet, a non-501st forum for Fett and related costuming discussions.
TE - Trooper Expert, a supplier/producer/brand of stormtrooper armor.
TFN - theforce.net, the official website of the Fan Force.
TFT - Toys for Tots, a U.S. charity that collects toys for Christmas distribution.
TI - Tie Pilot.
TK - Stormtrooper.
TM - Troopermaster
TOD - Tour of duty, a record of your event attendance and participation.
TOR - The Old Republic.
TOTM - Trooper of the Month, the Legion's recognition program for outstanding effort.
TR - Royal Gaurd.
TS - Snowtrooper.
TX - Special Ops .

U
UKG - United Kingdom Garrison.

V
VoNC - Vote of No Confidence.

W
WIP - Work in Progress
WSMI - Where Science Meets Imagination Star Wars exhibit

X
XO - Executive Officer.

Y
Z

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ACRONYMS - by Darth Stewie - Friday 23-Dec-2011, 11:08 AM
RE: ACRONYMS - by TheWolf - Friday 23-Dec-2011, 11:22 AM
RE: ACRONYMS - by Darth Stewie - Friday 23-Dec-2011, 01:22 PM
RE: ACRONYMS - by Beanie - Friday 23-Dec-2011, 06:04 PM



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