General
conus
What does conus mean?
The 48 contiguous states of the U.S. mainland, as a duty or travel location.
"After three years overseas he finally got a CONUS assignment."
Origin
U.S. military acronym, 'Continental United States.'
Frequently asked questions
What does CONUS stand for?
It stands for 'Continental United States,' the 48 contiguous states of the U.S. mainland.
How is CONUS pronounced?
It's spoken as a word, 'KOH-nus,' rather than spelled out.
How is CONUS used?
It refers to a duty or travel location; for example, a service member might finally receive a CONUS assignment after serving overseas.
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