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soldiers. Commanded by LTG Frederick M.
Franks, Jr., during Desert Storm.
CP (1) Command Post
(2) Checkpoint. Imaginary location on the
ground to help guide moving units.
(3) Contact Point. Location where
representatives from two or more units meet
to coordinate activities.
CPT Captain. Commander of a troop, company, or
artillery battery.
CS Combat support. Units such as military
police and engineers that directly support the
combat effort.
CSM Command Sergeant Major. Senior
noncommissioned officer from battalion
through army.
CSS Combat service support. Units that provide
personnel, logistical, medical, and
maintenance support.
CVC Combat Vehicle Crew (Helmet). Nickname
for helmet worn by tank and Bradley
crewmen.
CWO Chief Warrant Officer. Generally a pilot. May
be in grade of WO 2, 3, or 4.
DISCOM Division Support Command. Brigade-sized
unit responsible for a division’s supply and
maintenance operations.
Division In the 1990-era United States Army, the
largest combined arms organization.
Generally consisted of three maneuver
brigades, an aviation brigade, an artillery
brigade, and other combat support and
combat service support troops.
Approximately 20,000 soldiers. The 1st