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.
Footnotes (sometimes just called ânotesâ) are what they sound likeâa note (or a reference to a source of information) which appears at the foot (bottom) of a page. In a footnote referencing system, you indicate a reference by:1  putting a small number above the line of type directly following the source material. 2  This number is called a note identifier. 3  It sits slightly above the line of text.hen you reference a source for the first time, you must provide full bibliographic information (information about the source). This includes: 1  author(s) initial(s) and surname(s). 2  name of the article, book or journal. 3  editors (if applicable). 4  publisher name and location.