Military abbreviations: T

A glossary of military-based abbreviations, acronyms and initials used throughout the First World War, the Second World War and through to present day. The abbreviations are associated with various different nations, primarily the United Kingdom but also including, India, South Africa, USA, New Zealand and Australia. Abbreviations also have a strong focus on various armed forces such as the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Use the browse prefix below to navigate to glossaries beginning with a specific letter.

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Abbreviation Definition 1 Definition 2 (if applicable)
TA
Territorial Army
TAF
Tactical Air Force
TANS
Territorial Army Nursing Service
TEL
Telegraphist (RN)
TEL DEPT
Telegraph Department (Indian)
TEMPY
Temporary
TF
Territorial Force
TFNS
Territorial Force Nursing Service
TL
Telegraphist Lieutenant (RN)
TM
Trench Mortar
TMB
Trench Mortar Battery
TOS
Taken on Strength
TPR
Trooper – rank of private soldier in cavalry
TR
Trimmer (RNR)
TR CK
Trimmer Cook (RNR)
TRP
Troop
TUN COY AIF
Tunnelling Company Australian Imperial Force
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