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Did the initialism AVO originate at NASA?

English Language & Usage Asked on December 5, 2020

The initialism AVO stands for "Avoid Verbal Orders" and refers to a written document that provides direction or instruction. I think the meaning is clear from the name… someone was fed up with "he said, she said" conflict.

I think it is used a lot in defense and aerospace, especially NASA. Did NASA come up with it?

I did find that Hughes Aircraft Company used the term in 1987, as documented in a lawsuit against the company:

… she told me to prepare an AVO [avoid verbal orders memorandum] to her with a rationale for the change …

One Answer

The term was in use well before NASA:

MotorBoating (Magazine) Dec 1929

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Correct answer by Greybeard on December 5, 2020

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