CQ
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CQ can stand for several different things:
- CQ is a code used by wireless telegraphy and voice operators to make a general call, invitating other operators listening on that channel to respond.
- CQ is the abbreviated title of Congressional Quarterly a publication that summarizes the legislative activities of the United States Congress.
- CQ (2001) is a film directed by Roman Coppola and starring Jeremy Davies and Angela Lindvall.
- CQ is also used to refer to Central Queensland, an area in Queensland, Australia
- CQ is a notation used in copyediting that stands for correct if queer, to signify that an unusual-looking spelling or word usage has been double-checked. Sometimes QC (queer but correct) is used. Compare with sic.
- CQ is the abbreviation of the Latin casu quo - meaning "in this case".
- CQ is the IATA-code of the Constellation Airlines, a defunct belgian airline.
- CQ is the usual abbreviation for "carrier qualification," referring to the requirement for Navy and Marine pilots to land their plane on an aircraft carrier before winning their wings.
- CQ is an acronym meaning Charge of Quarters, usually used in the army, and is basically a duty performed by an NCO, the CQ, and another soldier, the ACQ, usually ranking E-1 through E-4, both living in the barracks that the CQ duty is performed in. Typically, CQ involves making sure the common areas are clean, and that no one living is disturbing their neighbors. On weekdays, it is usually from 1630 (4:30 p.m.) to 0900 (9:00 a.m.)the next morning. On weekends, it is usually from 0900 to 0900 the next day. Traditionally, the soldiers performing CQ duty are given the next day off from duty.