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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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Retread:
Army Warrant accepting a commision
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Bullet Catcher:
Cobra Gunship front seater(tandem seating)
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WOPA:
Warrant Officer Protection Agency-used when a Warrant was being chastised by an RLO(Real live Officer)
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Black Smoke:
Low bird, OH6,(Loach) rolling frags into doorways
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The whole 9 yards:
All of the 27 feet of ammo fighter pilots carry on board
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In the rear with the gear:
Back in a relative safe area like a base camp or depot but still in hostile area
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Grease Gun:
A particular machine gun that resembled a grease gun
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First Shirt:
1st Sgt
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HABU:
SR-71 BLACK BIRD
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Lucky Lady:
U-2 Aircraft
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Semper Gumby:
Always Flexible
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EDCSA:
Effective date change strength accountability
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MPC:
Military payment certificate
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Turtle:
A turtle is your replacement. Your not going home until your turtle arrives.
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Gedunk wagon:
Chow truck
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