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"I wear my fray jacket for protection":
Bulletproof vest.




Angel Flares:
Flare that resembles an angel.




Short Timers Disease:
Anyone serving with less than 90 days left of military service.




Click:
Unknown.




Cut a Chogie:
Leave.




Top:
First Sergeant.




Blue Falcon:
Someone who rats out someone else (can't be trusted).




Mox Nix:
German for "means nothing" or of little importance in GI.




Gold Brick:
Very Lazy Marine.




The World:
Anyone stationed overseas referring to the states.




Shamming:
Pretending to work while actually doing nothing.




Navy Shower:
Two minute wash and rinse.




Sticky Buns:
Cinnamon Rolls.




Bilge Rat:
Extra duty for non just punishment.




Go Get A Ht Punch:
Sent boot camps to hull tect shop, instead of tool, they get hit.




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