A haboob moves across the Llano Estacado toward Yellow House Canyon, near the residential community of Ransom Canyon, Texas (18 June 2009). A haboob (Arabic: ÙÙØ¨ÙØ¨ â habÅ«b blasting/drafting) is a type of intense dust storm carried on an atmospheric gravity current, also known as a Weather Front. Haboobs occur regularly in arid regions throughout the world.
IBCT according to the free Military Abbreviations dictionary. Infantry Brigade Combat Team
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.