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The term "Contact" was most widely used in the Vietnam War because that particular war was fought for "body counts." All previous US wars were fought for territory. So, when GI's went searching (Search and Destroy Missions) for communists in Vietnam, when they found them...or they found each other, the radioman (the officer in charge) would state that he had "contact!" Example: "Whiskey 2, this is Yankee 6...I have CONTACT!" (Gunfire and explosions in the background over the radio). "...Golf Charley 123456...Over!" (Golf Charley would be GC for Grid Coordinates on the map).
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RN in military spec terms mean World War 2
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It's enforced by the military, but may be imposed under civil rule. Its particular terms may be determined by the military or by a civilian administration.
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it means get the military ready for war
Where can I learn how military recruitment works?
You can contact the local recruitment branch of the service you are interested in. All major military branches recruit.
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Normally on active duty it means Point Of Contact.
