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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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RUMINT:
Rumored intelligence
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Short:
Close to discharge or transfer
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Day-ho:
8-5, M-F, holidays-off worker at a 24-hour ops Intel site (as opposed to the rotating shift worker known as 'trick-trash'
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Trick-trash:
Rotating shift-worker at a 24-hour Intel site or facility
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STRAC:
(Army) Skilled, Tough, Ready Around (the) Clock - soldier who is totally squared-away in every aspect
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Itty-Waah:
c-ratrion can opener USMC 60's
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Mother-in-law:
Sewing kit (used in the Marine Corps/Navy)
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A can of "Night Vision":
newbies sent for non existant item
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Blade Wash:
Down or Back Wash (Wind) from Aircraft New crew members are sent to get
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100 yards of sky-line/ Shore-line/ tree-line:
"Boots" or "Cherries" sent to supply Officer in the field for non existant items
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MIJI report:
Meconning, Intrusion, Jamming or Interference report in communications.
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Frequency Grease:
A made up term to send new communications soldiers to hunt for!
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File 13:
An imaginary file that really means the waste basket
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Front Leaning Rest:
push-up position
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Wave cage:
Barracks for enlisted women
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