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Bug Juice:
Kool Aid.




Bucket of Rotor Wash:
Helicopter wind "newbees" are sent for when it's time to wash the helicopter.




Tightie Whites:
Under ware navy.




Ate Up:
Not "squared away".




Number 10 Damn Thousand:
Worsest of worser.




Hooch:
A tent made by ponchos, rods and string.




Beat Your Face:
Do push ups.




Latrine:
Bathroom.




TAFT:
Tired ass first termer.




Exhaust Sample:
When you tell a soldier to take a plastic bag and attempt to retrieve exhaust from a military vehicle. It's fun to watch.




Shammin:
When a soldier is being lazy or finds a way out of their duties.




3 up 2 Down:
Gunny.




Boonie:
Jungle.




ART:
Assumed Room Temperature.




Short Timer Chain:
Chain made of paper links denoting length of time left in enlistment. One link is removed each passing day.




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