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TMI IDC:
too much information I dont care




rocky:
South Korean military person ROK Marine




sea going bell hop:
Marine attached to a ship




Privy:
Restroom




Fart Sack:
Sleeping bag




Poggi Bait:
Junk Food




MOUSEHOUSE:
Area in Basic Training barracks where cleaning and other supplies are kept.




Jeep:
Fresh out of basic training




pencil pusher:
office personel




cherry juice:
aircraft hydrolic fluid




spark chaser:
electricion USAF




Tango Uniform:
Everything went bad




Buts:
Askng for rest of cigarett-used before pay-day




Full Bird Private:
Army Specialist E-4; so called because of the eagle on the SPCs shield rank insignia. A play on full bird colonel and usually used to mock or belittle an SPC who behaves above his paygrade.




Scramble:
Rapid response of crews to their aircraft in response to airborne threat. Also used in other situations where rapid movement may be required.




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