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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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prop wash :
fast moving air behind propeler
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Give me a huss :
Do me a favor
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P.O.V. :
Privately owned vehicle
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S.P.O.R.T.S. :
Slap, pull, observe, release, tap, squeeze. Used as an acronym for troubleshooting an M-16.
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Gagglefuck :
A group of soldiers goofing off while on duty or a SNAFU that has turned FUBAR.
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RPG :
rocket propeled grenade launcher.
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jesus nut :
large retainer nut that holds the main roatorblades on the roator mast of a uh1 huey.
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Sight Picture :
What you tell Mortar boots to find.
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COLONELS ORDERLY :
THE SHARPEST SOLDIER AT GUARD MOUNT
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CANNON COCKER :
AN ARTILLERYMAN
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SPOT CHECK :
TO INSPECT ONLY A FEW OUT OF A LARGER GROUP
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prop top :
Air Force member
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pine apple :
a recruite from Hawai
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Over :
What the F&%#, Over. Used in response to an unbelievably stupid instruction, usually over the radio.
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get up those wooden hills :
go up the stairs
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