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- abbreviation commander in chief
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- abbreviation US (
military )commander -in-chief
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Examples
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The General found a working radio and called CINC-West at Standal.
Red Storm Rising Clancy, Tom, 1947- 1986
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In current nomenclature, these positions would be referred to as CINC (defense forces) and CINC (army).
Asia Times Online 2009
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In current nomenclature, these positions would be referred to as CINC (defense forces) and CINC (army).
Asia Times Online 2009
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He says the "CINC" can "wash" 97% of the oil as opposed to the skimmers - which almost all are idle - can only "capture" 10% oil - so they go back to the dock with that little bit. cee cee on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 15: 11. how long he has worked to achieve sales of this equipment? no takers, until a "disaster" .... rather a good demonstration of the problem with corporate/government collusion one friend about Dr. Paul, his message, why you support him, and why our country needs him now more than ever.
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CINC-Homestead said no to the Purdey & Merkle so I "settled" for an M1 Carbine.
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CINC-Homestead said no to the Purdey & Merkle so I "settled" for an M1 Carbine.
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Maxwell AFB, then was assigned to Headquarters NORAD as a Personnel Officer, then as Director of Protocol for CINC NORAD, and finally as Director of
Baugh, William J. 2010
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He got a free pass from the neanderthals while Bush was CINC but All this emphasis on conventional counterinsurgency strategy, winning hearts and minds, minimizing civilian casualties will be portrayed by the right wing as sissydom run amuck now that there is a Dem in the White House. bob h says:
Matthew Yglesias » What Happened to Petraeus for President? 2010
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Northcom, except for its flamboyant CINC, did very little to accomplish anything of note except to garner press coverage.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Now that the Government has Proved as Incompetent 2010
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As CINC, the President has only the authority to faithfully execute thoselaws.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Andrew McCarthy Sticks to His Guns (And He May Be Pointing Them at You Next) 2010
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