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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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Chopper:
Helicopter
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Doughboys:
American soldiers who went to war in Europe
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E.T.S.:
Estimated Time Of Separation
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LT:
Lieutenant
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Light Colonel:
Lieutenant Colonel
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TSTSI:
Too Short To Sweat Ut
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J-5:
MENU CODE FOR STEAK - NAVY SUBS
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Handy Billy:
Fire pump aboard ship to pump sea water.
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Jeep:
a low ranking enlisted person/new to the military
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Carbide lamp:
An actual container of Carbide, that when you spit in it, would cause a black soot for Marines to use to "Blacken" their front sight post.
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The Gut:
Off limits section of city on liberty call..
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Malasian Fly trap:
a trap made by VC out of trees that literally swatted you like a fly
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In the bush:
on patrol off the base in enemy country
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AWOL BAG:
A gym bag just to carry basic essentials
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Cinderalla Leave:
A 24 hour pass
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