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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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Barbed Wire Garters:
Imaginary awards for a job well done.
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Baltimore Steak:
Liver.
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Back Yard Soldier:
One that lives nearby and goes home on weekends.
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Baby Carriage:
Machine gun cart.
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Awkward Squad:
Elementary instructions for backward rookies.
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"Pass the cow", or "the Armored Car.":
Canned milk.
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Arm Dropper:
A signal to fire by a section chief.
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Alibi Order:
An extra shot on the range because the rifle malfunctioned.
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TACAMO:
Take Charge And Move Out!
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Diggit Tool:
A Leatherman or similar combination tool used by engineering rates onboard ship.
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JABFU:
Joint American/British Foul Up.
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JANFU:
Joint Army/Navy Foul Up.
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TARFU:
Things Are Really Fouled Up.
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Sh**ter or Sh*t can:
Toilet.
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Field Day:
Reference to fully clean the barracks on thursdays in the Marines.
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