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FUBAR:
F*&*ed up beyond all recognition.




Butter Bar:
Second Lieutenant




11 Bullet stopper:
Infantry




Chow Hall:
Place to Eat Meals




Short Timer:
Less than 90 days before discharge or separation




TDY:
Temporary duty




FIGMO:
F@#K it, got my orders




Sh** Bird:
A Soldier that doesn't conform to military standards [ie: Doesn't polish his boots or press his uniform etc.]




Re-up:
Re-enlist




Red Current Jam:
Commies Jamming Radio Frequencies




Blanket Party:
Unofficial punishment of company goof off.




Raunchy:
Really bad condition of uniform. ie: a piece of lint on collar




Sh** Bird:
A Dysfunctional Enlisted Man




High and Tight:
Fresh Hair-Cut




Vert-Rep:
Helo supply replenishment at sea from ship to ship.




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