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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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Jeep:
a low ranking enlisted person/new to the military
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Carbide lamp:
An actual container of Carbide, that when you spit in it, would cause a black soot for Marines to use to "Blacken" their front sight post.
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The Gut:
Off limits section of city on liberty call..
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Malasian Fly trap:
a trap made by VC out of trees that literally swatted you like a fly
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In the bush:
on patrol off the base in enemy country
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AWOL BAG:
A gym bag just to carry basic essentials
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Cinderalla Leave:
A 24 hour pass
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Cambodian Cannon:
A toy cannon made from beer cans
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Civys:
civilian clothing
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Jeep:
A new arrival from basic training (USAF) to 1st PCS
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Bucket of Steam:
Something a raw recuit was sent to fetch
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Sky Hook:
A Crane
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Hardball :
Concrete or Pavement
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Brig Rats:
Prison Inmates
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CID:
Criminal Investigation Division
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