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G.I.:
Government Issue




MESS TENT:
Chow hall, Dining Tent




Latrine:
Head, Bathroom




COVER:
Cap, Hat or Helmet




SEMPER FI:
Cheer of Marine Soldier signifying Semper Fidelis




Latrine:
Air Force term for toilet




Land of the Big PX:
USA




6-bi:
5 ton truck in U.S.M.C.




NUG:
New Useless Guy




Snake:
Cobra Gunship




Lurp:
LRRP...Long Range Reconisance Patrol




Jodie:
That worthless, no good, bast*rd that was home with your gal, while you were away on duty.




Buck Slip:
Used to get out of certain kinds of regular duty.




Track Lube:
Infantry as referred to by Tankers




Crank Duty:
Navy term for having to serve 3 months time in the mess hall or galley




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