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WRATGAS:
Who Really And Truly Gives A Sh** - Warrant Officer wrote this on the board for me during a class break while teaching Army supply procedures.




GRUNT:
Ground Replacement Usually Not Trained.




The Hawk:
Wind, as in, The Hawk is out tonight.




Zero:
Officer.




Flush the Head:
Put a chief on sea duty.




RBF:
Recon By Fire.




Sitrep:
Situation report.




SSDD:
Same Sh@#, Different Day.




Skate:
A soldier who does very little work.




BB Stacker:
Ammunitions loaders and handlers F4 Phantom Jets.




BA 1100 N (Balloon):
Something you send a newbee in your unit to find.




Mandatory Fun:
When a unit/base requires you to be at an event even if you have the day off and makes you stand in formation for accountability: for example = company picnic.




Trim Party:
Prank pulled on new diving officer on a submarine when personnel upset the balance of a sub while submerged.




Drunk-Ex:
Consumption of large amounts of alcohol while on liberty.




Gold Brick:
Soldier who dodges responsibility.




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