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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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comshaw :
Acquiring supplies (or needs) without requisitions or authority
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Whole Nine Yards :
Length of a machine gun ammo link
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JAFO :
Just Another F***ing Operator
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Firesides :
Cleaning soot out of the stacks usually with a fire hose by Boiler Technicians
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Watersides :
Cleaning scale out of the boilers by Boiler Technicians
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Mid-Rats :
Sandwichs&snacks served before the 00:00 - 04:00 watch
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Cinderella Liberty :
Be back on base or ship by 00:00
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WETSUE :
We eat this sh*t up everyday
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Overhead Buffer :
Newbies usually sent to ships Supply Officer for this
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Jar of Bulkhead Remover :
Newbies usually sent to ships Gear Locker for this
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Bucket of DRY Steam :
Newbies usually sent to ships Engine Room for this
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Yard of Flightline and a bucket of Propwash :
What we sent Air Traffic Control newbies out to look for to get them out of our hair.
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