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Peter P:
An Army helicopter Co-Pilot-Viet Nam




Retread:
Army Warrant accepting a commision




Bullet Catcher:
Cobra Gunship front seater(tandem seating)




WOPA:
Warrant Officer Protection Agency-used when a Warrant was being chastised by an RLO(Real live Officer)




Black Smoke:
Low bird, OH6,(Loach) rolling frags into doorways




The whole 9 yards:
All of the 27 feet of ammo fighter pilots carry on board




In the rear with the gear:
Back in a relative safe area like a base camp or depot but still in hostile area




Grease Gun:
A particular machine gun that resembled a grease gun




First Shirt:
1st Sgt




HABU:
SR-71 BLACK BIRD




Lucky Lady:
U-2 Aircraft




Semper Gumby:
Always Flexible




EDCSA:
Effective date change strength accountability




MPC:
Military payment certificate




Turtle:
A turtle is your replacement. Your not going home until your turtle arrives.




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