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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.




Sh*t Kicker:
Western Movie.




Flick:
Movie.




Lifer:
Any serviceman eligible for retirement benefits or has re-enlisted with the intention of staying in long enough to become eligible for retirement benefits.




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