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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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Flat Hatting:
military pilot flying lower than regulations allow.
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gun deck it:
let it slide, no big deal
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water wings:
surface navy qualifaction pin
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Jack of the dust:
Guy in charge of dry stores on ship
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skimmer puke:
surface navy personnel
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bubblehead:
submariner
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MidRats:
Meal provided to those on Mid(night) Watch
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watching TV:
Recruit punishment, Push-up position, elbows on floor hands on chin, DI would ask what you were watching and make you change channels, hurt a lot after 10 or 15 min
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Dit Jockey:
radio operator in USCG or Navy
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Headspace and Timing Alignment:
Someone/thing/mission that ain't going well and needs work.
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TOP:
Trainer of Professionals (Co. First Sergeant)
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lima lima :
liquid lunch (getting drunk during lunch)
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plank owner:
first crewmembers of a newly commissioned vessel
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secure that mess:
order given to clean-up or organize a disorderly area or activity
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super dooper paratrooper:
highly skilled & motivated airborne troop
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