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Leg:
Non-airborne troop




Shu Ship Shio :
Hurry fast




Bali Bali:
Hurry Up!




Bean Burner:
US Army Cook




bogard:
trying to do as little as possible




Black shoe navy:
Surface navy




Ordies:
Term given to Navy Aviation Ordinance Handlers AOs




Bee-Bop:
A soldier who moves up and down as he marches. Not a good thing.




Canned pickle:
Air Force basic trainee who has received his nametag




Pickle:
Air Force basic trainee who hasnt gotten his nametag yet




WETSU:
We Eat That Shit Up




Tic:
Measurement




Head:
Rest Room Facilities




Lickin Chickin:
Loud and Clear




ROAD:
Retired On Active Duty - usually when someone is thinking about getting out and not doing much work




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