MLR - main line of resistance. The position on land that each unit was assigned to defend, from platoon to company, to battalion, to regiment, to division.
Meat can - the can in which a soldier's canteen fits. It has a folding handle and holds about a pint. The canteen is in a webbing sack that fits on the cartridge belt.
NFL - no fire line. (Friendly troops from this point to guns)
OP - observation post.
OPLR - Outpost of least resistance. This was the most forward position of the perimeter or line. The mission of the troops manning the OPLR is to deceive the enemy as to the true location of the main defensive position and to cause the enemy to prematurely go into his battle formation and attack the wrong terrain.
OT - observer target linne.
Sukoshi - Japanese for small, little. (Also, skoshi)
Soundpower - a newer telephone issued to the infantry. There was no box, the power was in the handset. It was good for short range. (A hiss or whisper could be heard, thus obviating the need for a bell which could be heard by the enemy.)
TOT - time on target. A prearranged registration involving all firepower available to the command. Because all the pieces firing were at different ranges, their firing times had to be mathematically calculated so that the rounds would arrive on the target at the same time.
Takasan (pronounced "Toxon") - Japanese for "a lot," "a whole bunch"
WP - white phosphorous. Ammo used for adjusting fire (it made long, white plumes) and frequently mixed with HE when fired "for effect." It was also effective in setting armor on fire.
Bibliography
The Battle for Pusan by Addison Terry
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