The term KETTLE AND OTHERS can be broken down into two crossword solutions: MAS (3 letters) and PAS (3 letters). MAS stands for 'Military Air Service' and is a branch of the United States Air Force that provides air support to the Army. PAS stands for 'Parachute Assault School' and is a training program for paratroopers in the United States Army. Both MAS and PAS are related to the term KETTLE AND OTHERS, as they are both military terms associated with the use of aircraft and parachutes.