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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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Tin Can Sailor:
Sailor on a Destoryer (used in all Era)
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That:
Radio talk for "you are correct"
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PING:
Raw recruit. His hair is so short that it pings when he rolls over in his sleep.
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Bucket of Video Paint:
Non-existant. New troops are sent to the supply room to get a bucket of video paint for the RADAR scopes.
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Scope Dope:
A RADAR operater that sits in front of a RADAR scope for hours.
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POG:
People Other than Grunts
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Go Fasters:
Athletic footwear
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Ink-stick:
Pen
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Squared Away:
Taking care of
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Turn To:
Get to work
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POD:
Plan of the day
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Comshaw Artist (Navy):
A scrounge - procurement artist
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Whistling Death:
Name of USMC ace Gregory "Pappy" Boyington's Corsair fighter
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Cycle or Cycling:
Punishment for recruits in boot in the form of strenuous exercise
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On your six:
On your rear-end
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