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Dit Jockey:
radio operator in USCG or Navy




Headspace and Timing Alignment:
Someone/thing/mission that ain't going well and needs work.




TOP:
Trainer of Professionals (Co. First Sergeant)




lima lima :
liquid lunch (getting drunk during lunch)




plank owner:
first crewmembers of a newly commissioned vessel




secure that mess:
order given to clean-up or organize a disorderly area or activity




super dooper paratrooper:
highly skilled & motivated airborne troop




11 Bush:
Army 11B infantry soldier




gun bunny:
Army 11C Indirect fire (mortar) infantry




line doggie:
Army 11B direct fire infantry




Damnit:
Fasteners used to hold rank on collar




Bodacious:
Very Big




K P:
Kitchen police - Term used for a junior enlisted assigned mess duty. An Army term.




Day Whore:
Anyone not working rotating shifts




Skivvy Niner:
Member of the 6903rd




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