Abbreviations, abbreviations.. what’s up with all the
abbreviations?
Those members who have been in USPS for a few years tend to
get pretty good at reading the “alphabet soup” but we all recall how confusing
this could be to us as a new member. Although sometimes one cannot stand on too
many formalities, some of these abbreviations are nautical tradition and
expected of us in formal communication, such as in our newsletter, “Twin
Lights”. Once you understand their meaning, you may find that they do communicate
some information. Hopefully this will
help.
Cdr - Commander
Lt/C - Lieutenant Commander: the Executive, Administrative,
Educational Officers as well as the Secretary and Treasurer serve with this
rank.
P/Lt/C - and informal designation showing that a member has
served on the Bridge as Executive, Administrative, Educational Officer,
Secretary or Treasurer for 3 or more years.
1st Lt -
First Lieutenant: Assistant Squadron
Educational Officer (ASEO), and Assistant Secretary and an Assistant Treasurer
serve with this rank.
Lt – Lieutenant: The various chairmen serving under the
Lt/C’s.
USPS - United States Power Squadrons ®
SPS - Shrewsbury Power Squadron
D\4 - District 4
consisting of the area covering New
York Power Squadron, Shrewsbury Power Squadron down to Barnegat Bay Squadron.
D/C - District Commander
R/C - Rear
Commander – a position on the National level.
P/C - Past Commander , an informal designation showing who
has previously served as a Commander. A Junior Past Commander is the most recent
Commander to leave office.
S – Seamanship
P – Piloting
AP - Advance
Piloting
JN - Junior Navigation
N – Navigation
EM - Engine Maintenance
CP - Cruise
Planning
SA – Sail
VSC - Vessel Safety Check
N or SN - a
Senior Navigator an individual who has completed all of the USPS classes
offered. Is also referred to as a Full certificate.
Can you think of any others?
If so, submit them to BonnieRGingras@aol.com
for inclusion in the next edition!