Slang Words

Swamp Donkey: In military talk, this word means Amphibious Assault Vehicle. To civilians, it’s simply Amphibious Assault Vehicle in a quick, informal way.

Q-Boat: In military talk, this word means Fast, small patrol boat. To civilians, it’s simply Fast, small patrol boat in a quick, informal way.

Pop Smoke: In military talk, this word means Evacuate immediately. To civilians, it’s simply Evacuate immediately in a quick, informal way.

Nco Club: In military talk, this word means Non-Commissioned Officers’ Club. To civilians, it’s simply Non-Commissioned Officers’ Club in a quick, informal way.

Mustard Seed: In military talk, this word means First recruit in a unit. To civilians, it’s simply First recruit in a unit in a quick, informal way.

Loach: In military talk, this word means OH-6 Cayuse helicopter. To civilians, it’s simply OH-6 Cayuse helicopter in a quick, informal way.

Latrine: In military talk, this word means Toilet/bathroom. To civilians, it’s simply Toilet/bathroom in a quick, informal way.

Jody: In military talk, this word means Civilian who steals your girl back home. To civilians, it’s simply Civilian who steals your girl back home in a quick, informal way.

Hug A Tree: In military talk, this word means Sniper/hidden position. To civilians, it’s simply Sniper/hidden position in a quick, informal way.

Foxhole: In military talk, this word means Small fighting position. To civilians, it’s simply Small fighting position in a quick, informal way.

Deuce And A Half: In military talk, this word means 2½-ton cargo truck. To civilians, it’s simply 2½-ton cargo truck in a quick, informal way.

Deadeye: In military talk, this word means Sharpshooter. To civilians, it’s simply Sharpshooter in a quick, informal way.

Butter Bar: In military talk, this word means Second Lieutenant. To civilians, it’s simply Second Lieutenant in a quick, informal way.

Huey: In military talk, this word means UH-1 Huey helicopter. To civilians, it’s simply UH-1 Huey helicopter in a quick, informal way.

Chopper: In military talk, this word means Helicopter. To civilians, it’s simply Helicopter in a quick, informal way.

Hog: In military talk, this word means AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter. To civilians, it’s simply AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter in a quick, informal way.

Bird: In military talk, this word means Helicopter or aircraft. To civilians, it’s simply Helicopter or aircraft in a quick, informal way.

Wia: In military talk, this word means Wounded in Action. To civilians, it’s simply Wounded in Action in a quick, informal way.

Mia: In military talk, this word means Missing in Action. To civilians, it’s simply Missing in Action in a quick, informal way.

Kia: In military talk, this word means Killed in Action. To civilians, it’s simply Killed in Action in a quick, informal way.

Yoyo: In military talk, this word means You’re on your own. To civilians, it’s simply You’re on your own in a quick, informal way.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: In military talk, this word means What the heck?. To civilians, it’s simply What the heck? in a quick, informal way.

Turkey Shoot: In military talk, this word means Easy victory or training exercise. To civilians, it’s simply Easy victory or training exercise in a quick, informal way.

Short Timer: In military talk, this word means Service member nearing ETS/retirement. To civilians, it’s simply Service member nearing ETS/retirement in a quick, informal way.