noun General Slang

ETS

EE-TEE-ESS · noun · slang

Expiration of Term of Service; end of enlistment.

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Definitions

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The date a service member's current enlistment contract ends, and the process of separating.

“I'm counting the days until my ETS.”
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ETS In A Sentence

I'm counting the days until my ETS.

Origin & Usage

U.S. military acronym, 'Expiration of Term of Service.'

Variants E.T.S.
Tags #military#army#acronym#separation

People Also Ask

What does ETS mean in the military?

It stands for Expiration of Term of Service — the date a service member's enlistment contract ends, and the process of separating from active duty.

How is ETS used?

It works as both a noun for the date ('my ETS is in June') and a verb ('I'm ETSing next month'). Troops often count down to their ETS.

Is ETS the same as retiring?

No. ETS is simply the end of a current enlistment term; retirement is separating after a full career (typically 20+ years). You can ETS and rejoin, or ETS and leave for good.

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