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MILITARY LINGO
Do you remember all of the slang, jargon & lingo that was used in the Military? How often would you get a good laugh out of those words! Check out the full Collection today and share yours!
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Scatback:
USAF North American T-39 "Sabreliner" V.I.P./courier/liaison aircraft for local base-to-base flights.
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Photo-Phantom:
USAF/MC McDonnell Douglas RF-4C/RF-4B photo recon aircraft.
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Sandy:
USAF/USN Douglas A-6 "Skyraider prop fighter escort for helicopter airborne rescue missions.
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Snake:
North Vietnamese Air Force nickname for green-stripe camo'ed MiG-17 fighter.
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Pedro:
Vietnam nickname for USAF Kaman HH-43 "Huskie" helicopter.
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Butterbar:
U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force 2 Lt...or Navy ensign.
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Airdale:
U.S. Navy personnel involved with Navy flight operations, etc.
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Mud Puppy:
Army military police person (MP).
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Protect Family Jewels:
Used to remind one about chute harnes in crotch area.
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Short Arm:
Late night{you know what Insp.}
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Magies Drawers:
Red flag if a miss on firing range.
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Shave Tails:
Slang for 2nd lieutenants.
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Puddle Jumpers:
Slang for small aircraft.
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Ground Pounders:
Slang for Army troops.
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Bend Over and Crack a Smile:
Favorite saying of Hospital Corpsmen in the process of doing a proctology exam.
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