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MILITARY LINGO
Do you remember all of the slang, jargon & lingo that was used in the Military? How often would you get a good laugh out of those words! Check out the full Collection today and share yours!
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Skoshi or Skosh:
Little
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11 BOO:
Army Grunt
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We work to please:
We unload ships for the Marines
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Ditty Bop:
Moving without noise dicipline or walk like a civilian
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field day:
clean up the barracks/ co. area
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Hershey bars:
stripes
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slick sleeve:
basic tranning grad
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Mail buoy:
A non-existant entity that new recruits on board ship were told to go out and watch for
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Didi mau:
Quickly
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t-bar stretcher:
Non existant tool for booters
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Padi puller:
Non existant tool for booters
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Slush:
Loan until payday 10 for 20 ect.
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On the economy:
Shopping in the local stores in a foreign country, rather than on the base.
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Long tabber:
Someone who has earned the "Special Forces" tab, which is longer than airborne or ranger tabs
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Field Day:
Deep cleaning of Barrack, Galley Units, and all work areas...
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