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"Class A's":
Army Dress Uniform (Another name for ODs).




ODs:
Oliver Drabs (Army Dress Uniform).




CQ:
The "Charge of Quarters" (NCO in charge under the OD).




OD:
Officer of the Day - in charge.




The "Family Jewel":
Brass strainer in Army urinal thought to be polished by "boots".




"Short-arm Inspection" :
Medics' surprise middle of the night exam of troops for VD symptoms.




Left or Right Handed Squegee Sharpener:
Used to send boots on a wild goose chase for a fake tool.




Blanket Party:
Form of punishment to help correct a soldier's deficiencies, usually given by fellow soldiers.




0:
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Dirt Dart:
Someone freefalling either from chute not opening or from a fatal hookup (air assault).




LRRP:
LRRP - Long Range Recon Patrol.




Cattle Car:
Trailer used to transport troops (usually in Basic Training).




SINCGARS:
Single Channel Ground Air Radio System.




Prick:
AN/PRC-77 backpack radio.




S H I T:
Super High Intensity Training for soldiers in Basic or Boot.




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