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11 Up 3 Down:
ate up, ...uniform looks like crap, doesn't know or suspect nothing




MIS:
MISION




The Ville:
In Korea, "The Ville" is any town just outside of camp.




Hogg:
Army - slang name for a 98H (Morse Intercept/Locator).




Wet Bread:
Slow on the up-take.




Giving/Getting a "Case of the Ass":
Getting mad or making someone mad.




NUB:
Non Useful Body




side stepping beach creature:
civilian employee (crab)




mid rats:
midnight rations given during watch




lower than whale shit:
lowest of the low




Lifer:
Career military




ship over:
re-enlist




Sh** disc:
The chocolate crunch candy that came in some c-rats




Latrine:
Army Bathroom




Sh**bird:
Navy/Marine who is all jacked up instead of being squared away.




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