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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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Mosa scota :
In a little bit
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ID-10-T :
Someone who is acting like a moron
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Max nix stick :
Before all cars had blikers(directional signals)
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You need to get the skyhook for this job :
Grafling hook to grab onto the clouds for secureing a line (rope)
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Relative Bearing Grease :
Relative Bearing Grease was something, a new boot on ship would be sent to find, when greasing blocks and tackle.
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Chow Line :
We would send a new boot all over the ship looking for 50 feet of Chow Line.
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Water Line :
50 feet of Water Line was one of several things we'd send a new boot after, when they joined ships company.
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NAVY :
Acronym for:
Never - Again - Volunteer - Yourself
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LIFER :
Often stood for "Career Designated". Or it's acronym was:
Lazy - Inefficient - F--ker - Expecting - Retirement.
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Barracks rat :
Soldier that never leaves the garrison or unit barracks room to go out
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The World :
Back Home in civilian Life or US stateside
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Scuttelbutt :
Small talk, Sailor's B.S., Rumors, etc.
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