Glossary of Military Acronyms. Military.com. If you have a favorite military acronym or see a problem with our definitions, let us know in the comments below. The U.S. military uses many unique items and concepts that civilians aren't exposed to. Because of this and the need for expedient, clear communication, servicemembers are immersed in a linguistic world apart from the daily life of a civilian.
Musical note. In music, a note is a small bit of sound, similar to a syllable in speaking a language. For example: in the first two lines of the song Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are there are 14 notes: one for each syllable.
Note. A note is a debt security that promises to pay interest during the term that the issuer has use of the money, and to repay the principal on or before the maturity date. For US Treasury securities, a note is an intermediate-term obligation -- as opposed to a short-term bill or a long-term bond -- that matures in two, three, five, or ten years from its issue date. note See promissory note. Note. A document that evidences a debt and a promise to repay. A mortgage loan transaction always includes a note evidencing the debt, and a mortgage evidencing the lien on the property.