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Can of Squelch:
Something new communication soldiers were sent for.




Can of Frequency Grease:
Something new communication soldiers are sent to retrieve.




Dope on a Rope:
Air assault qualified soldier.




Back Forty:
Area on post for movement excercises.




Bandit:
Enemy aircraft.




TEA=FFEE:
When the coffee and hot tea get mixed.




AWOL Bag:
Gym/accessory bag.




Fart Sack :
Mattress cover.




Latrine:
Bathroom.




Gee-dunk Stand:
Ice cream and soda stand.




MAC V:
Base.




Sir, Yes Sir, Chief:
Yes Sir.




Black Hats:
An Airborne instructor.




Blanket Head:
A Special Forces member who wears his beret everywhere.




5-Jump Chump:
A person who has made the barebone minimum number of parachute jumps to get/keep their airborne status.




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