A comprehensive dictionary that contains some 15,000 entries on "inside" aspects of the US military. Among the topics covered in depth are weapons systems, governmental agencies, electronic warfare, medical terms, military infrastructure, communications, satellites, and intelligence systems. Also covered are the acronyms and slang terms used by soldiers in the field. Includes extensive cross- references, as well as a bibliography of some 2,200 sources. c. Book News Inc.

Volume 1. Introduction -- The entries (A-Multiple) -- Volume 2. The entries (Multiple-Launch-Z) -- Appendices. 1 : Chemical agents -- 2 : Military designations -- 3 : Military ranks -- 4 : Ruffles and flourishes.