What does gone Elvis mean in military slang?
missing in action
Gone Elvis — A service member who is missing in action.
What does Bravo Tango mean bomb?
Emergency Codes. AC – Aircraft crash ADW – Assault w/ a deadly weapon AID – Accident Investigation Detail BO – Out of order BT – Bomb threat (‘Bravo Tango’) CP – Complaining party CPD – City/County property damaged CRT – Information computer <– Time to burn those printouts!
What is the sandbox in military terms?
For military personnel, it’s a term used to describe a forward-deployed position that is located in a desert. Example: “I got orders for a tour in the sandbox.”
What do military call civilians?
Joe. Most civilians will recognize this slang term when “G.I.” is placed in front of it. “Joe” is an Army and Air Force term used to generically refer to a soldier. Frequently, “Joes” are junior enlisted personnel, and a single soldier is sometimes referred to as “Private Joe Snuffy.”
What is Zonk in the army?
“Zonk!” It means that the first sergeant is fine with giving the troops a morning of PT off if they can sprint to their barracks room/car before they have time to change their mind.
What does 5 Fingers of Death mean in military slang?
5 fingers of death. (U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps) The beef franks which are included, with beans, in some MREs; so named for their number and unpleasant taste.
What is a dirty leg in the army?
It means they walk into battle on their legs instead of jumping out of airplanes to get to the battlefield like an airborne soldier. It’s a derogatory term for a non-airborne soldier.
What do soldiers call their body armor?
The Interceptor Multi-Threat Body Armor System (IBA) is a bullet-resistant body armor system that was used by the United States Armed Forces during the 2000s, with some limited usage into the mid-2010s.
How do you say OK in military?
1.) Roger That. “OK,” “Understood,” and “Yes, sir/ma’am” are all acceptable replacements for this military phrase. The general public will understand what you mean if you do slip up, but it is not a common saying among civilians.