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The Barker:
Big artillery piece.




Barbed Wire Garters:
Imaginary awards for a job well done.




Baltimore Steak:
Liver.




Back Yard Soldier:
One that lives nearby and goes home on weekends.




Baby Carriage:
Machine gun cart.




Awkward Squad:
Elementary instructions for backward rookies.




"Pass the cow", or "the Armored Car.":
Canned milk.




Arm Dropper:
A signal to fire by a section chief.




Alibi Order:
An extra shot on the range because the rifle malfunctioned.




TACAMO:
Take Charge And Move Out!




Diggit Tool:
A Leatherman or similar combination tool used by engineering rates onboard ship.




JABFU:
Joint American/British Foul Up.




JANFU:
Joint Army/Navy Foul Up.




TARFU:
Things Are Really Fouled Up.




Sh**ter or Sh*t can:
Toilet.




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