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Q \u2013 Who said, \u201cIt\u2019s not what you look at that matters. It\u2019s what you see.\u201d<\/em>?
Q \u2013 Who wrote the following lyrics?
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note to self\/readers<\/em><\/strong>: No\n\u201ccaution\u201d is needed for this<\/em>\nparticular post. However, in the \u201clinked\u201d pages that may or may not appear later\nin this post, the reader [Pay attention: this is the legal \u201cdisclaimer\u201d] should\nbe aware that there are three languages\nincluded: English, military, and Navy (or Army\/USMC). The reader may find two\nof the three offensive<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I say that tongue-in-cheek, but in the military, our men and\nwomen have a certain language (or \u201clingo\u201d) and a way of speaking their mind. Oh, you didn\u2019t know that?<\/em> However, once one\nleaves the service, much of that colorful language often continues to be a part\nof our daily lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that tidbit of knowledge in mind, let me introduce you\nto a little bit of military \u201clingo.\u201d Note that the Navy, Army, USMC, and USAF\nuse many of the same terms and phrases, but since yours truly<\/em> is a Navy veteran<\/em>,\nI tend to use \u201cNavy speak\u201d more than the others.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of my favorites. My wife and kids are also\nfamiliar with these terms and, in some instances, I continue to hear these\nchoice words. I\u2019ve been asked not to teach this language to my grandkids (yet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AWOL<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cAbsent\nWithout Leave.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beat Feet<\/strong> \u2013 a phrase\nused to describe someone getting away quickly. \u201cLet\u2019s beat feet outta here before the Chief of the Boat comes back.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boats<\/strong> – A\nshortened nickname used to describe a sailor in the Boatswain’s Mate rating.\nAlso, a term often used by veterans to call their children (or maybe that\u2019s\njust me).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boonies<\/strong> \u2013 a slang\nterm used to describe remote, wild areas, jungles, or swampy areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boot<\/strong> \u2013 a slang\nterm for a new recruit. Also known as a \u201cCherry\u201d or \u201cNew Meat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brain Fart<\/strong> \u2013 a phrase\nused to describe a condition when, under stress, one cannot recall or perform\nsomething that would normally be easy or second nature. \u201cDid you just have a brain fart when you walked in?\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bummer<\/strong> \u2013 a term\nto describe bad luck. \u201cThe Gators lost\nagain; bummer.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CF<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cCharlie\nFoxtrot.\u201d I\u2019ll just leave this for you to Google. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chow<\/strong> \u2013 another\nterm for a meal. \u201cWhat time is chow?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cop out<\/strong> \u2013 a phrase\nused to describe when someone quits or backs out of an assignment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days and a Wake Up<\/strong>\n\u2013 a phrase used by short timers to describe how much time left before\ndischarge. \u201cI\u2019ve got 10 days and a wake\nup<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deck<\/strong> \u2013 another\nterm for the floor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decked out<\/strong> \u2013 a phrase\nused to describe someone who is all dressed up. \u201cHe\u2019s really decked out for tonight\u2019s party.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Downer<\/strong> \u2013 a term\nused to describe a situation that is disappointing. \u201cThe Gators lost again.\u201d<\/em> That\u2019s a downer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drag<\/strong> \u2013 a term\nused to describe a situation that is disappointing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five-finger discount<\/strong>\n\u2013 a phrase used to describe the cost for something that is acquired by theft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gedunk<\/strong> \u2013 refers\nto snack food, such as candy or chips, as well as the place they are sold: The\nGedunk Shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grunt<\/strong> \u2013 a U.S.\ninfantryman, also known as a \u201cGround pounder.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gung ho<\/strong> \u2013 a phrase\nused to describe someone who is enthusiastic and ready to go. \u201cHe was all gung ho when he joined the Navy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head<\/strong> \u2013 another\nterm for a bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurry Up and Wait<\/strong>\n\u2013 a phrase used across all military branches to sarcastically describe the\nmilitary\u2019s propensity to perform tasks quickly, then sit idly by for long\nperiods of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KP<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cKitchen\nPolice.\u201d A term used to describe duties in the galley, usually NOT cooking, but\ncleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lay it on me<\/strong> \u2013 a phrase\nmeaning to speak your piece, tell me what\u2019s on your mind. \u201cI need someone to talk to.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m here; lay it on me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Living the dream<\/strong>\n\u2013 a sarcastic phrase used when someone is asked how they are, they reply with\nthis which sounds upbeat and a positive term, and they are actually miserable.\n“How are you doing today Mr. Jones?” “Living the dream, Sir!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a Hole<\/strong> \u2013 a\nphrase used by all military branches to \u201csuggest\u201d to a group of people to get\nout of the way. In boot camp, we\u2019d always say (out loud, but not shouting) \u201cMake a hole, coming through<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marine Candy Bar<\/strong>\n\u2013 a derogatory phrase used by the Navy (I can\u2019t see Marines using this term,\nunless it\u2019s to describe a \u201cNavy Candy Bar\u201d) to describe a urinal cake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-rats<\/strong> – short\nfor \u201cMIDnight RATions.\u201d On a ship, usually leftover lunch and dinner or a PB\nand J. Served after hours, around midnight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NAVY<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cNever\nAgain Volunteer Yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-skid<\/strong> – A\nrough epoxy coating used for grip on a ship\u2019s weather decks (including the\nflight deck of an aircraft carrier). Also, it\u2019s another term for toilet paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nut to butt<\/strong> – a phrase\nused to describe standing in line\u2014usually at attention\u2014close quarters, body to\nbody, each man’s chest pressed to the back of the man ahead, or “nut to\nbutt.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

O dark thirty<\/strong> \u2013 a\nphrase used to describe a time before pre-dawn, very early in the morning.\nAlso, \u201cZero-dark thirty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occifer<\/strong> \u2013 a\nderogatory term used to describe an officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polish a turd<\/strong> – a\nphrase used to describe how to make the most of a bad situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Port<\/strong> – the ;eft\nside of the boat or ship (when facing the bow). It is also the left side of an\naircraft when facing the nose from inside. Also a term for place of arrival for\nships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pucker factor<\/strong> – A\nphrase used to describe the tension caused by high stress during a difficult or\ndangerous evolution. So named because your sphincter tends to tighten up, or\n“pucker” involuntarily, during such times. If you\u2019ve ever been to the\nChicago Sears Tower (now called the Willis Tower) and walked onto the Skydeck\u2026 on\nthe 103rd floor\u2026 and looked down\u2026 the \u201cpucker\nfactor\u201d is about a 9.0.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scuttlebutt<\/strong> \u2013 a\nterm used to describe rumors; also a term for a water fountain. \u201cWhat\u2019s the latest scuttlebutt.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skivvies<\/strong> \u2013\nanother term for underwear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sliders<\/strong> \u2013 a term\nused to describe hamburgers or cheeseburgers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOP<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cStandard\nOperating Procedure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sponge<\/strong> \u2013 a term\nused to describe a person who never contributes, but expects others to share. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starboard<\/strong> – the\nright side of the boat or ship (when facing the bow). It is also the right side\nof an aircraft when facing the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US ARMY<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cUncle\nSam Ain\u2019t Released Me Yet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USMC<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cUncle\nSam\u2019s Misguided Children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WTF<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cWhiskey\nTango Foxtrot.\u201d Like \u201cCF\u201d (above), I\u2019m just going to leave this one right here.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you know some of the more common Navy Lingo and Army\/Marine Lingo<\/a> terms and phrases. You are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a crowdsource question that you can help me out. In my upcoming book, NEVER FORGET, I use a few military words. And, those particular words, I with spell out or describe in the text. However, there are tons more military lingo. should I include a partial glossary (the terms I use in the book) or a complete glossary, similar to what\u2019s on the website? Please give me your thoughts below. As always, I appreciate your thoughts and insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until we meet again,<\/em>
Andy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"NEVER<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Andy Adkins is a US Navy veteran (\u201973-77) and the author of several books. His newest novel, NEVER FORGET, is the story of A Vietnam Veteran\u2019s Journey for Redemption & Forgiveness. NEVER FORGET is FREE (eBook, PDF) for all veterans. Download your FREE<\/strong> copy HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Henry David Thoreau<\/li>
  2. Bob Dylan, Blowin\nin the Wind<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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