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1000 meters




Watch/cover my six:
watch my a**




bulkhead:
marine-navy for wall




scuttle butt:
Rumor




up and atem:
get ready--Lets go




Light Commander:
Lieutenant Commander




MARK YOUR HEAD:
HELM COMMAND/ INFORM OOD COMPASS COURSE YOU ARE ON.




Ate Up:
squared away, all ducks in a row. by the book




Forth Point of Contact:
You Butt, Airborne personnel are the only ones who understand this. The five points of contact upon landing are Balls of feet, Calves, Thighs, Butt, and then shoulders.




DUST BUNNIES:
Lint under rack




GIG LINE:
Shirt button line runs vertical with zipper line "smart appearance"




EWAM:
Eschelons Way Above Me




master blaster:
jumpmaster




basic riflemans position:
lay weapon across support,duck, and empty magazine




CBPO:
Old Air Force term for "Consolidated Base Personnel Office"




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