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skivies:
underwear: shorts or t-shirts




Scope Dope:
RADAR operator




Chow Hound:
First guy in chow line




Ground Pounder:
Infantry




Leg:
Soldier that is not Airborne qualified




Swoop God:
Used by returning Viet-nam veterans at state side hoping for a week-end liberty ( We prayed to the Swoop God for a weekend pass )




Dress Right Dress:
All aligned




Butter Bar:
Second Lieutenant




SOL:
Shit out of Luck




Old Salt:
Marine expression for one who has a lot of active duty like 10 years or more




Sand Bagger:
One who is not doing his duties, when you know he can




Boot:
A new Marine recruit




Shitbird:
one who cannot perform his duties, does not apply himself




Double Time:
Run




Shit for brains!:
A dumb soldier




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