Blood can either be shunted from the systemic circulation to pulmonary circulation (left-to-right shunt) or between the pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation (right-to-left shunt).
A BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) is a paragraph where the conclusions and recommendations are placed at the beginning of the text, rather than the end, in order to facilitate rapid decision making. This differs from an older, more-traditional style in which conclusions and recommendations are included at the end, following the arguments and considerations of facts.
A ubiquitous acronym for new members of a group. FOB â Forward Operating Base. A base that is larger than a COP, but smaller than a superbase. They tend to be located in less dangerous areas than a COP, and offer luxuries such as varied meals and hot water. FTA â In the U.S. Army: **** the Army. derogatory acronym coined by the Navy. May also stand for Marines Always Ride In Navy Equipment. MCPON â (Pronounced mick-pawn.) Term for a Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy.