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Stopper Room:
A space where a new recruit is sent below decks to let the water out of the ship.




TL-29:
Standard issued pocket knife.




bug out:
leaving in a hurry




DAT:
Dumb ass tanker what infantry called tank crew personnel




John Wayne Bars:
C-Rations chocolate cookie




gmf:
goodbye mother f****r




Grinder:
Marching field




11 choo choo:
Heavy Weapons Infantry Mortars




A RINK:
NEW MAN TO THE COMPANY




Keel Hulling:
Getting a severe punishment




Scuttle Butt:
A Rumor that is going around




Snipe:
Someone who worked in Engineering Dept




Deck Ape:
Someone who worked in Deck Dept in the Navy




Gun Deck:
Lying about doing the required Daily Maintance Checks




Lifer belt:
An elastic belt used for fatigues or dress pants by lifer military personal.




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