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boonierat:
infantryman




Snipe:
Fireman rates (Navy) anyone who works below deck




deuce gear:
782 gear




FUBIJAR:
F You Buddy I'm Just A Reservist




"Cut a chogie":
Leave in a hurry




Bilge-Rat:
Any one that cleans bilges on a Navy ship




maggie drawers:
missed target completely




BOHICA:
Bend Over, Here It Comes Again




skivies:
underwear: shorts or t-shirts




Scope Dope:
RADAR operator




Chow Hound:
First guy in chow line




Ground Pounder:
Infantry




Leg:
Soldier that is not Airborne qualified




Swoop God:
Used by returning Viet-nam veterans at state side hoping for a week-end liberty ( We prayed to the Swoop God for a weekend pass )




Dress Right Dress:
All aligned




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