In today’s joint
environment, it’s important to speak the ?language? of the other
armed services. Here’s a list of common expressions for each
service:
Have You Heard? Military Lingo
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| Head |
Latrine |
Powder Rm |
| Rack |
Bunk |
ruffle and duvet |
| Mess Deck |
Chow Hall |
Dining Facility/Cafe' |
| Cookie |
Mess Cook |
Contract Chef |
| Coffee/Mud |
Cup of Joe |
Vanilla Latte' |
| Bug Juice |
Kool-Aid |
Shirley Temple |
| Utilities |
BDU's |
Casual Wear |
| Seaman/Private |
Private |
Bobby or Jimmy |
| Chief/Gunny |
Sergeant |
Bob or Jim |
| Captain/Skipper |
Colonel |
Robert or James |
| Captain's Mast |
Article 15 |
Time Out |
| Berthing/Barracks |
Barracks |
Apartment |
| Skivvies / U-Trau |
Underwear |
Tee Shirt & Panties |
| Thrown in the Brig |
Put in confinement |
Grounded |
| Zoom |
Bag |
Business Casual |
| Cover |
Beret |
Optional |
| NEX or MCXPX |
PX |
Shopping Mall |
| TAD |
TDY |
Working vacation |
| Cruise / Afloat |
Deploy |
Huh? |
| Ground Grabbers |
Athletic Shoes |
Flip-Flops |
| Boondockers |
Jump Boots |
Berkenstocks |
| Low Quarters |
Low Quarters |
Patent Leather Pumps |
| SEAL |
Special Forces |
High Altitude Recon |
| Hoo-Rah! |
Hoo-Ah! |
Uh-Oh ! |
| MRE |
MRE |
Happy Meal |
| Grinder |
Drill Field |
What? |
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