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Number 10 Damn Thousand:
Worsest of worser.




Hooch:
A tent made by ponchos, rods and string.




Beat Your Face:
Do push ups.




Latrine:
Bathroom.




TAFT:
Tired ass first termer.




Exhaust Sample:
When you tell a soldier to take a plastic bag and attempt to retrieve exhaust from a military vehicle. It's fun to watch.




Shammin:
When a soldier is being lazy or finds a way out of their duties.




3 up 2 Down:
Gunny.




Boonie:
Jungle.




ART:
Assumed Room Temperature.




Short Timer Chain:
Chain made of paper links denoting length of time left in enlistment. One link is removed each passing day.




Chop Chop:
Hurry up.




Com Shack:
Radio room on ship.




ETA:
Estimated Time of Arrival.




Field Strip a Cigarette:
Strip off paper & spread tobacco around.




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