AAM
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Air-to-air missile |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Military |
AAM has two meanings. It stands for Air-to-air missile (weapon and military equipment) or Army Achievement Medal (military award and decoration).
Meanings of AAM at a glance
| # | AAM stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air-to-air missile | Military › Weapon and Military Equipment |
| 2 | Army Achievement Medal | Military › Military Award and Decoration |
1. Air-to-air missile
Military · Weapon and Military Equipment Abbreviations
Missile fired from an aircraft to destroy other aircraft or drones, guided by infrared heat seeking or radar. US examples include the AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-120 AMRAAM.
Example: The fighter carried four AAMs on its air policing patrol.
US air-to-air missiles carry the designation prefix AIM, for air intercept missile. Short-range missiles typically use infrared seekers and medium-range ones radar. In military awards, AAM means Army Achievement Medal.
2. Army Achievement Medal
Military · Military Award and Decoration Abbreviations
US Army decoration for meritorious service or achievement of a lesser degree than the Army Commendation Medal, commonly awarded to junior soldiers for specific accomplishments.
Example: The private received an AAM for finishing first in the battalion's marksmanship competition.
Established in 1981, it is one of the most frequently awarded Army decorations. Senior leaders sometimes give AAMs on the spot during visits. In weapons usage, AAM means air-to-air missile.
Related abbreviations
More weapon and military equipment abbreviations
- AAV – Assault Amphibious Vehicle
- ACOG – Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight
- ACV – Amphibious Combat Vehicle
- AH – Attack helicopter
- AK-47 – Avtomat Kalashnikova (Kalashnikov automatic rifle), model 1947
- ALCM – Air-launched cruise missile
- AMRAAM – Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile
- APC – Armored personnel carrier
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