in Journalism from UNLV. Rainbow – A new recruit in basic training. To, you know, fornicate. What does SF mean? Flaming ***hole – An Air Force term to describe the fiery effect of a jet plane turning on its afterburners during combat or any other military operation. Well, Murrie is the guy who helped develop the iconic candy-coated chocolate pieces with Mars. Rocks and Shoals – U.S. Navy rules and regulations. slang Very easy. Sometimes there can be a mix up in the many branches of the military, and a veteran may not have received the earned decorations. Pogey Bait – Snack food. Can be used respectfully or perjoratively. © 2020 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, All Rights Reserved. (Henry Alexander, … Light ’em Up! Bullwinkle Badge – Another name for the Air Assault Badge. Used as a slang for a weapon system, “We’re rollin’ with a lot of ass today.” (Fire Power) Please look for them carefully. Crank: Navy term for a sailor pulling temporary duty in the galley. Etymology: The term goes at least as far back as the ‘70s, but it’s not clear what the origin of the word is, exactly. Recommended by user Steve Neal. They are typically provided with security and basic necessities provided by the unit they are embedded with. Pollywog – A sailor who has not crossed the equator on a U.S. Navy ship. Long Pig – Slang for when a human being is used as a source of food. The term is fairly derogatory in nature as a slight against the accuracy of the maps. Digit Midget – Usually used with a number as a prefix. Wearing his heart on his chest and sleeve: Brave Duke of Edinburgh's impressive set of sprawling military medals so heavy his jacket appears to be … Marine Corps ranks for officers are split into two tiers: Officer and General. Jesus Slippers – Military-issued shower footwear. Standing upright with an assertive and correct posture: famously "chin up, chest out, shoulders back, stomach in". He was shot in the chest. See the one in the middle, 3 rows up from the bottom? Digies – Digital camouflage worn by Soldiers and Marines. praises exceptional athletes but also musicians and other public figures. Aptly named due to the rapidity of a Jet Fighter's movement. To "ruck up" is to get through a particularly challenging or stressful situation. Jockstrap Medal – Derogatory term for medals given by the military to active CIA members. Twidget – A sailor who repairs electronic equipment. Dynamited Chicken– Term originating in the Navy referring to either chicke… Can be perjorative or neutral Someone who stays in the military for 20+ years. The term "actual" is real and used in military radio communication. The phrase is derived from the same anthropmorphizing many apply to GPS units in cars, only Bitchin' Betty's alert pilots to life-threatening situations. – "He's a boot Corporal". 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The term’s origin apparently comes from Vietnam, as an acronym meaning “beginning of one’s tour.” These crunching sounds can sometimes mean you have a collapsed lung, especially if you also have chest pain and shortness of breath. It's a stroke of luck, or chance event, to find a terrific parking space on a rainy day, but no one feels lucky when their grandfather has a stroke, a sudden debilitating loss of oxygen to the brain. candy definition: 1. a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate, or a piece of this: 2. a sweet food made from sugar…. 28. Force Projection – The ability of a nation-state to extend military force beyond their borders. S*** on a Shingle – Slang for a piece of toast with gravy. and where did it originate? Fashion Show – A Naval punishment where a sailor is required to dress in each of his uniforms over a period of several hours. A "pogue" is an individual who does not serve on the frontlines and performs non-combat oriented roles. Air Picket – Any airborne system tasked with detecting, reporting, and tracking enemy aerial movements within a certain area of operation. For example, cranberry sauce indicates turkey while applesauce indicates pork chops. Demilitarized Zone – A specific area in which any type of military force including but not limited to personnel, hardware, and infrastructure are banned. Pig –F-111 aircraft. Taco – An Air Force term for recieving an "unsatisfactory" grade on a training exercise due to the vague taco-shape of the letter "u.". Soap chips – A psychological operations (PSYOPS) tactic where fake letters from an enemy's home country are written and placed on bodies and battle wreckage. Latrine Queen – Air Force specific term for a trainee in basic who is in charge of the team responsible for cleaning bathrooms. Recommended by user elisemorgan. Compare to dirtbag below. Dynamited Chicken – Term originating in the Navy referring to either chicken cacciatore or chicken a la king. Recommended by mw1968. He crossed his arms over his chest. Helo –helicopter 4. Dear John – Common term referring to a significant other breaking up with a service member through a letter. The Big Voice warns of everything from incoming attacks to scheduled ordnance disposal. An officer or military professional does not wear the chest candy on their daily uniforms or even at award presentations. Commo – Communications equipment or the individuals who operate it. Let's turn to our handy friend, the Urban Dictionary, to see if we can piece together the meaning of this slang term: "An acronym for G.reatest O.f A.ll T.ime " " Greatest Of All Time . It's not that the person hasn't earned all those medals or that they are fake. A.J. Pink Mist – A distinct effect created by certain types of gunshot wounds. What slang words have this meaning? See more. Just military might. On social media, it's common to see the goat emoji in punning relation to the acronym.. Want more of the hottest words? The guy is telling you that you have the brains of a vegetable. b: a usually 2-wheeled vehicle for artillery ammunition attachable to a horse-drawn limber also: a limber with its attached caisson Un-Ass – To move immediately or leave one's current position. 2 to the chest, one in the head. (Henry Alexander, … People Tank – A U.S. Navy term for the inner hull of a submarine. The term is derived from ‘banian’, a garment worn by an East Indian sect which neither kills nor eats meat (‘Banyan’ is a species of tree). Smoke – To punish a servicemember with excessive physical work due to a minor infraction. Often the object of fruitless searches undertaken by recruits at the behest of more experienced servicemembers. It's not that the person hasn't earned all those medals or that they are fake. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found. Hit the Silk – Ejecting from an aircraft and utilizing a parachute. Well, Murrie is the guy who helped develop the iconic candy-coated chocolate pieces with Mars. 29. Snake Eater – Member of the U.S. Army Special Forces. Ash can: Depth charge. If you think that this game will be as easy as taking candy from a baby, you're seriously underestimating your opponents. Expectant – A casualty who is expected to pass away. So, who is Murrie? Typically this happens in extremely desperate situations. Recommended by mw1968. Soup Sandwich – Used to describe an individual, object, situation, or mission that has gone horribly wrong. They expanded their territory through military might. It's used to ensure contact with the commander of an element like a tank crew or fire team. 11 Bullet Catcher/Bang-Bang – An Army infantryman. These typically are nuclear, biological, chemical, radiological, or high-yield explosive in nature. Officer's Candy – Navy term used by sailors to describe the scented cake placed in urinals. Gun – Term for a mortar or artillery piece. The Navy is ditching mantras like, "Family didn't come in your seabag, shipmate," to appeal to new generations. Left Handed Monkey Wrench – A non-existent tool. Slang term for sucking semen out of an anus after an anal sex ejaculation. High Speed – An individual who his highly motivated and at or near peak efficacy. candy-assed. Nub – Newbie, or someone who does not stand watches and is therefore deadweight to the department. Reports to the commanding officer, executive officer, and navigator for relevant issues and concerns. Some are self-explanatory and others are completely cryptic, but they each have a specific and important (sometimes) meaning. The military designation of days and hours within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), is specified in AAP-6 (STANAG 3680), NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions, and marked (NATO) in what follows. 5 years ago. The terms origins date back to the time when the Army used pack animals, and handlers shaved the tail of newly-broken animals to distinguish them from those more seasoned. Elephant gun –a rifle that is self-loading type 5. Search for more names by meaning. Originally used as early as the First World War by US Marines to refer to a male homosexual. It references the closing of two other training facilities in San Diego, California and Orlando, Florida which are both feature far more enjoyable weather. (“Glossary of Army Slang,” US Army PR, 1941.). e.g. Recommended by user DL_in _DEN. So called due to a fallacious belief that the Coast Guard never operates in deep water. candy: [noun] vagina. 2. Often the source of fruitless hunts embarked upon by hapless privates.Recommended by user Nick_1. Fang – A verb to describe being rebuked, called out, or otherwise disparaged. While both upper and lower respiratory infections lead to a cough, in an upper respiratory infection, examination of the patient's chest does not reveal any signs of infection. A submission from Jamaica says the name Candy means "Honest Cute Smart Self motivated". Right in your inbox. Anonymous. Recommended by user MrsMSgt. The term бабки has two meanings in Russian—it can mean grandmas, from the word бабкa (grandma), but it’s also a slang term to describe money. Commonly referred to as, "the hawk.". Salad Bar – References the service ribbons found on a military uniform. Wright said. It is called the Mozambique Drill. Scrambled Eggs – Refers to the embellishments found on some officer's caps.Recommended by user NGH144. Tango Uniform – Slang for "tits up," which is the position dead bodies tend to face. Chest Candy – Slang for ribbons and medals worn on a uniform. Caisson definition is - a chest to hold ammunition. 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