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Dog and pony show:
doing something for the Brass or the public




F O:
forword observer




Rogger that over:
yes thats right




Mo rik tik:
soon/shortly




true that:
thats right




Short Timers Stick:
Imaginary stick Vietnam Vets carried for time left in NAM




Snivel gear:
Infantry term for anything to keep one dry or warm




Top:
Army & Marine First Sergeant




Hat Up!:
Let's go! (Air Force)




Going to the Big Smoke:
Going to London for your two day off (Air Force Security Service)




First Stud:
Air Force First Sargeant (Squadron 1st Sargeant)




Pointed cap worn by the Air Force, Army, & Marines:
We in the Air Force called it a c..t cap




Latrine:
The toliets/bath facilities




Chow:
What they jokenly referred as food




Sick-bay Commando:
Marines who are usually found either in the sick-bay or the Battalion Aids Station




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