CHAPTER IV : FINDING AND ANALYSIS
B. Analysis
8. Acronym
The last word formation process in this research is acronym Acronym is formed from the initial letters of a set of words. They are pronounced as a new single word. There is only 1 out of 56 items which are identified as acronym.
Acronym is explained in the dialogue below.
Captain Foley : … I am extremely proud of all of you.
As you know, Sergeant Moody and Privates Elder and Martin broke through German lines to get word to battalion headquarters. If it wasn't for their success, HQ probably would not have sent the reinforcements that helped us hold Sainte-Mère-Église…
(JC42/M1/F1/Acr)
The dialogue above happens in a briefing on a radio. Captain Foley praises his troops for their hard work in carrying out operation overlod.
The word bolded above is acronym. According to the Dictionary of Military Term, "HQ" is the abbreviation from Headquarter, while headquarter is an administrative and command center of a tactical grouping.91
90 Bowyer Richard. Dictionary of Military Terms Third Edition. 69
91 Bowyer Richard. Dictionary of Military Terms Third Edition. 116 and 121
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That all are the word formation processes that are found in Call of Duty Video Game. The other two processes are not found in the movie.
They are Coinage and Blending. The characters on the game also do not mention them on the dialogues.
b) Meaning of Jargon
Actually, there are two meanings that is related to jargon as explained by Yule in chapter 2. They are conceptual meaning and associative meaning.
Yet, in this research, the researcher only find conceptual meaning in the data. Meanwhile associative meaning is not identified in Call of Duty Video Game. That means from 56 items of military jargons are conceptual meaning.
Conceptual meaning is the meaning of word that is based of its concept. The meaning is suitable with the meaning on a dictionary.
Associative meaning is more directed to individual opinions of each person. People will interpret with a different meaning about the word.
Conceptual meaning will be explained in the dialogue bellow.
Foley : Great job on those tanks. Private Martin, you've done yourself proud. I can hardly believe... we've done it.
(JC06/M1/F2/Bor)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"private" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Captain Foley says the word "private" was intended for someone
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named Martin.Private, according to the Dictionary of Military Terms is the lowest range in British and US armies. Thus Martin is the lowest range in British and US armies. the same meaning is also seen in the dialogue bellows.
Pavlov : That is an order! Alexei will cover you with the sniper rifle from here. Now go, before I shoot you myself!
(JC40/M1/F1/Con)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"order" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Pavlov mentions the word "order" when he intends to order Kovalenko to distract some snipers in a building not far from them. Which "order", according to Dictionary of Military Terms is to tell someone to do something or command or command .
Foley : Private Martin, proceed through that door. Sergeant Moody's gonna take you through weapons training.
The rest of you ladies stay right here.
(JC03/M1/F2/Com)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"weapons training" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Foley mentions the word "weapons training" when he intends to order Private Martin to do next obstacle course with Sergeant Moody.
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Which "weapons training", according to Dictionary of Military Terms
is the
training for soldiers in the use of their weapons.Price : Ok, we're clear to approach. Evans, you an I will need to get below decks and find the armory, before we can cripple the engines. Stick with me, and unless your German's improved, let me handle the talking. Waters, you stay here. Be ready to leave at a moment's notice.
(JC04/M1/F1/Con)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"approach" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Captain Price mentions the word "approach" when he intends to tell his squad come near a german warship. Which "approach",
means
approach tends to an act of attacking the target or enemy
.
Captain Foley : Martin, get in there, grab any docs, knock out their communications, then meet back up with us. Sergeant Moody and I will find Price and Ingram.
(JC08/M1/F2/Bor)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"sergeant" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Captain Foley says the word "sergeant" was intended for someone
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named Moody. Sergeant, according to the Dictionary of Military Terms is a non-commissioned officer in the US and British marines or airforce. the same meaning is also seen in the dialogue bellows.
Moody : Grab up a Springfield rifle from the table, switching it for your carbine.
(JC08/M1/F2/Bor)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"carbine" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Moody says the word "carbine" refers to something. Carbine, according to the Dictionary of Military Terms is a light short- barrelled rifle. That is used to fire and shoot somebody down.
Moody : Approach the fence and fire six rounds at the target. Your accuracy is defined by the tightness of your crosshairs.
(JC10/M1/F1/Cl)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"fence" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Moody says the word "fence" refers to something to be approached by Private Martin in the obstacle course. Fence, according to the Dictionary of Military is a barrier made of vegetation, wire or wood, which enclos- es an area of ground and is designed to control or prevent access.
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Captain Foley : Nice one, Parker. Okay guys... be ready to use any grenades you have left! Put down suppressing fire only if you need to - do not waste your ammo! All right, let's put those mortars out of business!
(JC13/M1/F1/Bor)
The bold word above is conceptual meaning. This means that the word
"grenade" is indeed said to have meaning in accordance with the concept, and that is also in accordance with what is in the dictionary. This means that Moody says the word "grenade" refers to something to be exploded and make enemy down. Grenade, according to the Dictionary
of
is a small bomb designed to be thrown by hand. Ussualy it will explode in three seconds.
It is clear that sssociative meaning is not found in Call of Duty video game. As explained in chapter 2, associative meaning is directed to individual opinions of each person. People will interpret with a different meaning about the word they say. Yet, in this research, the meaning of all military jargons in the game is directed to the concept based on dictionary.
It means that all characters on the game do not interpret the word the say with a different meaning.
c) Functions of Jargon
In this research, there are two functions of jargon. The first is to serve as a technical or specialist language for precise and economical
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communication. The second is to promote in-group solidarity and to exclude out-groupers who do not use the jargon. In this particular reseach, the researcher have found 49 items have function as technical or specialist language for precise and economical communication. Meanwhile, 7 items are used to promote in-group solidarity and to exclude out-groupers who do not use the jargon.