"Bend over, here it comes again." Used when wearily contemplating idiotic or malicious decisions by higher-ups. (US) An argument that amounts to who's done or experienced more in terms of training or combat. (US) Bad Conduct Discharge, the less severe of the two types of punitive discharge that may be awarded by court martial (the more severe being a dishonorable discharge). The variants "Big Fucking Empty", "BFN" or "Bum Fuck Nowhere" are used in the same sense. Used mostly about the disgust at the distance or remoteness, but also implies that there could be little worthwhile in such an isolated place. (US) An isolated deployment, or any other extremely isolated or distant location pejorative. In the Air Force, commonly a reference to pre-packed Flight Lunches intended for aircrew or personnel whose duties do not allow them to go to the chow hall to eat their meals. (US) The name given to the fast food options in chow halls, ie hot dogs and hamburgers. (USN) Any Chief Petty Officer, whose insignia is an anchor. (USMC) Reference to US Navy sailors (pejorative). When used in combat situations it generally means that the person on the other end of the barrel is being wished a not-so-kind farewell. When used in garrison it is a friendly farewell. (Infantry) "Adios Mother Fucker" abbreviated using the phonetic alphabet. (UK, US and Iraq) During the Iraq war, name for insurgents, local thieves and looters. I wanted to share some of my favorite MIL Slang as it is a major part of our language and you'll be surprised how many of these you actually hear in non-military discussions as it has creeped into our everyday lexicon.Ī word of warning - This list is definitely NSFW ( Not Safe For Work) as we veterans, especially Sailors & Marines have a penchant for swearing.after all " Swearing like a S ailor" is part of our traditions. Luckily, I had just come off a three week field exercise and when I made my lame excuse of being over tired, etc., she let me off the hook. I was jolted out of my half-sleep with a "what's wrong?" and she stated " I just said " I love you" and you answered " Roger that?" Her tone let me know I was in a whole lot of trouble unless i chose my next words carefully. she leaned over and told me she loved me and I absentmindly answered "Roger that." which caused her to say " WHAT did you say?" Middleboro Jones at bedtime one evening as we were falling off to sleep. It really got me in trouble once when I was talking with Mrs. I have been the butt of jokes because I usually answer questions in the affirmative with a " Roger That ".
Like any Veteran, I use quite a bit of Military terms in my daily discussions with others.
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