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Left or Right Handed Squegee Sharpener:
Used to send boots on a wild goose chase for a fake tool.




Blanket Party:
Form of punishment to help correct a soldier's deficiencies, usually given by fellow soldiers.




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Dirt Dart:
Someone freefalling either from chute not opening or from a fatal hookup (air assault).




LRRP:
LRRP - Long Range Recon Patrol.




Cattle Car:
Trailer used to transport troops (usually in Basic Training).




SINCGARS:
Single Channel Ground Air Radio System.




Prick:
AN/PRC-77 backpack radio.




S H I T:
Super High Intensity Training for soldiers in Basic or Boot.




SOP:
Standard Operating Procedure.




Can of Squelch:
Something new communication soldiers were sent for.




Can of Frequency Grease:
Something new communication soldiers are sent to retrieve.




Dope on a Rope:
Air assault qualified soldier.




Back Forty:
Area on post for movement excercises.




Bandit:
Enemy aircraft.




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