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Awkward Squad:
Elementary instructions for backward rookies.




"Pass the cow", or "the Armored Car.":
Canned milk.




Arm Dropper:
A signal to fire by a section chief.




Alibi Order:
An extra shot on the range because the rifle malfunctioned.




TACAMO:
Take Charge And Move Out!




Diggit Tool:
A Leatherman or similar combination tool used by engineering rates onboard ship.




JABFU:
Joint American/British Foul Up.




JANFU:
Joint Army/Navy Foul Up.




TARFU:
Things Are Really Fouled Up.




Sh**ter or Sh*t can:
Toilet.




Field Day:
Reference to fully clean the barracks on thursdays in the Marines.




Nut to Butt:
Very close formation.




DITTY BOPPER:
Morse intercept operator.




B4MMF:
Big 4 Motored Mother F**ker.




TFFTI:
Two F**king FAST To Identify.




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