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US MILITARY JARGON A - K
Ancient - Prior to WW1
WW1 - First Human Civil War (1914-1918)
WW2 - Second Human Civil War (1937-1945)
Ancient US - United States of America. (1946- 2054)
WW3 - Third Human Civil War (2055-2077)
Modern US - United Systems of Earth. Post WW3
WW1 - First Human Civil War (1914-1918)
WW2 - Second Human Civil War (1937-1945)
Ancient US - United States of America. (1946- 2054)
WW3 - Third Human Civil War (2055-2077)
Modern US - United Systems of Earth. Post WW3
Abbauen (Army) To dismantle. Disengage from the front without the enemy becoming aware of it. A German term. WW2 origin.
AFI (Common) “India Auxilliary Forces.” Acronym.
AIT (Army) "Advanced Infantry Training." Post BMT training for soldiers. Acronym.
Alien Drill Team (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ad Honorem (Legion unit) based out of the Pentagon, New York City Federal Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
All Hot and Bothered (Common) Upset and angered, or passionate and lusting. WW2 origin.
Alles Gute (Common) All the best, good luck. A German term. Ancient origin.
Alte Landser (Common) Old Soldier. A German term. WW1 origin.
Akatsuki Butai (Common) Dawn units. Japanese nickname for their nimble armored walker units who were the bright dawn of Free Japan's future. WW3 origin.
Amerikosy (Common) American. A Russian term. WW2 origin.
Ameko (Common) Disparaging name for an American by the Japanese. WW2 origin.
AMF (Common) "Adios Mother Fucker," goodbye. Acronym.
Ami, Amis (Common) An American. A German term. WW1 origin.
Ammo (Common) Ammunition. WW1 origin.
Anaconda Princess (Common) Disparaging term for a Crakian. Modern US origin.
Anchor Clanker (Army/ USAF) Disparaging term for a sailor. WW2 origin.
Anno Scheiβe (Army) Year shit. The First Human Civil War. A German term. WW2 origin.
ARMY (USCM) "Aren't Ready to be Marines Yet." Acronym.
Army Bible (Army) Army regulations handbook. WW2 origin.
Army Brat (Army) Child of a soldier. Ancient US origin.
Army Dick (Army) Military Police. “Dick” was a term for a detective early in the 20th century. The definition of the word changed greatly, but still stuck. WW2 origin.
Army Form Blank (Army) Toilet paper. WW2 origin.
Army Girl (Army) Unsightly Army woman with manlike qualities and features. Ancient US origin.
Army Left/Right (Army) Drill instructor's shout when a recruit mixes up their right and left. Same as saying, “your other left!” Ancient origin.
Arse (Army) British English term for Ass, butt, bum, etc. Ancient origin.
Arse About Face (Army) British English term meaning confusion and mix up. Ancient origin.
Arschlecker (Common) Ass-licker, brown-noser. A German term. WW1 origin.
Arty (Army) British English term for Artillery. Ancient origin.
Ass-chewing (Common) A harsh reprimand intended to embarrass and correct the behavior of the recipient. Ancient US origin.
At ease! (Common) This is a command to assume a modified position of attention, but it is also an informal command to shut up, stop fighting, or to halt any shenanigans going on. Ancient US origin.
Aussie (Common) An Australian. WW1 origin.
Awaiting Parts (Common) Someone who displays a lack of courage or intestinal fortitude. Ancient US origin.
AWOL (Common) “Absent Without Leave.” Acronym.
Baby Roach (Common) A disparaging nickname for an American child given to them by the Chinese PLA occupation forces of North America during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Back-Up (Army) Second helping of food. Australian term. WW2 origin.
Bakshish (Common) Something free of charge. Borrowed from the Hindi word meaning “Devine Blessing.” Ancient origin.
Balls to Nut Sacks (Common) Units/ Members grouped uncomfortably close together. Ancient US origin.
Balls to the Walls (Common) Fast paced, extremely fast, and hurry up. Ancient US origin.
BAM (USCM) “Broad Ass Marine.” An acronym coined by male Marines to refer to female Marines. The idea came from the fact that normally eight men fit in the benches of a armored troop carrier while only seven women could. WW3 origin.
Bandit (USAF/ US Navy) Enemy aircraft. WW2 origin.
Barracks Lawyer (Army) A soldier, frequently irritating, who spoke or acted like an authority on military law, regulations, and the soldier's rights. WW2 origin.
Base-Wallah (Common) A soldier who avoided the front lines. An Indian term. WW3 origin.
Batta (Navy) Grasshopper. Disparaging name for an infantryman. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Bean Counter (Common) Logistics and administrative officer concerned more with numbers and efficiency than the realities of the field. WW2 origin.
Beating His Gums (USCM) A Marine term for talking, usually too much. Unknown origin.
Bearded Army, the (Common) Nickname for the MARCOS (US Navy unit) based out of Maha Vir Chakra Naval Station, New Delhi Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Bedpan Commando (Army/ USCM) Platoon medic (Army) or Corpsmen (USCM). WW2 origin.
Behandlung, die (Army) The treatment. Delivering or receiving heavy fire, especially artillery fire. A German term. WW2 origin.
Bellyache (Common) To complain, gripe. WW2 origin.
Belly Cousin (Common) A man who has slept with a woman whom a pal had also slept with. British English term. WW2 origin.
BFG (Common) “Big Fucking Gun.” Acronym.
Bhai bund (Common) India Brotherhood. Used to describe the Indian Army. An Indian term. WW3 origin.
Biff Up (Common) To give oneself a good smartening up for parade. A British English term. Ancient origin.
Big Dick Contest (Common) An argument that amounts to who's done or experienced more in terms of training or combat. Ancient US origin.
Bin Laden Bingo (US Navy) Shooting someone right between the eyes. Ancient US origin.
Bird Shit (Army/ USAF) Paratroopers, "because they fall from the sky." Ancient US origin.
Biscuit Bomber/Bombing (USAF) Food Parachuting or free fall bundle drops from aircraft. WW2 origin.
Bite the Dust (Common) Term for killed, destroyed or damaged. WW2 origin.
Black Hat (Army) Nickname for Army BMT Drill Sergeants. Refers to their characteristic black stetson hats. WW2 origin.
Blanket Party (Army/ USCM) Nocturnal visit by platoon mates to a nonconformist, barrack thief, or troublemaker. The celebration consists of a blanket thrown over the transgressor, who was held down as others applied fists. WW2 origin.
Bleu (Legion) A recruit. Derived from the French term for barely-cooked steak, symbolizing a "raw" recruit. WW1 origin.
Blighty (Common) During WW2 nickname for England it has since morphed to mean Earth [Sol]. Derived from a Hindustani word meaning “far country.” Modern US origin.
Blitzmädchen (Common) Lightning girls. Nickname for female German combat soldiers during the Third Human Civil War. A German term. WW3 origin.
Blitzmaus (Common) Lighting mouse. Nickname for female German snipers during the Third Human Civil War. Well known for their stealth and deadly effectiveness behind enemy lines. A German term. WW3 origin.
Blitznutte (Common) Lighting prostitute. A hooker only useful for a quick release. A German term. WW2 origin.
Bloke (Common) A man, a fellow. A British English term. Ancient origin.
Bloodstrips (Common) Promotion one receives due to the death of the person who previously filled that position. WW1 origin.
Bloody (Common) Extremely. Ex. “Bloody good movie!” British English term. Ancient origin.
Bloody Hell! (Common) Exclamation of surprise, shock or anger. British English. Ancient origin.
Blue on Blue Contact (Common) Friendly Fire Incident. Ancient US origin.
Blue Stars (Common) American nickname for European Union forces. The name refers to the blue stars found on most EU vehicles. WW3 origin.
BMT (Common) “Basic Military Training.” Acronym.
BOHICA (Common) "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again." You're about to get screwed. Acronym.
Bomb Happy (Army) Mental exhaustion and shell shock due to the stress of combat. WW1 origin.
Bollocks (Common) Nonsense, rubbish. Also means testicles. A British English term. Ancient origin.
Bone-up (Common) To study, prepare for a test. WW2 origin.
Boondocks (Army/ USCM) Any remote rugged area, from the Philippine Tagalog word “bundok” (mountain). WW2 origin.
Boot (USCM) Marine Basic Training. WW1 origin.
Boot Fucked (Common) Severe punishment, usually a real boot up a service members rectum. Ancient US origin.
Bootnecks, the (Common) Nickname for the Royal Marines Band Service (USCM unit) based out of Camp HMS Nelson, Portsmouth Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Bore War (Common) American name for the largely event less period of mid 2055 to mid 2060 of the Third Human Civil War. The period of time the Chinese Hegemony was more focused on consolidating its gains in Asia. WW3 origin.
BOSS (Navy) "Being on Ship Sucks." Acronym.
Bought It (Common) Killed. Ex. “He bought it in India.” WW2 origin.
Bought the Farm (Common) Killed in Action, wherein the "farm" referred to the small plot of land at the cemetery where the individual was laid to rest. WW2 origin.
Brag Rags (US Navy/ USCM) Medals. Ancient US origin.
Brain Slaves (Common) Allied nickname for POW's captured and surgically implanted with a bomb inside their skulls by the CFR to fight against their will. WW3 origin.
Brass (Common) Officers. Also meant the brass insignia worn on the uniform. WW2 origin.
Bread Surgeon (USAF/ US Navy) Disparaging name for a Dining Room Orderly, who sliced bread, cleaned the dining room, and served officers. WW2 origin.
Breakout (Common) Take or issue. Also means to fight one's way out of an encirclement or trap. WW2 origin.
Brig (USCM) The Marine equivalent of a stockade. Ancient Military origin.
Broken Arrow (Common) US Forces in danger of being overrun. Command that calls all available firepower, artillery, and air power to assist. Ancient US origin.
Brothels (Common) Nickname for Brussels/Amsterdam, Belgium sector, Earth [Sol]. Known for its famous red-light district. Modern US origin.
Brownnosers (Common) Nickname for the Presidential Falcons (USAF unit) based out of the Pentagon, New York City Federal Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
BS (Common) “Bull Shit.” Something disliked or nimbly being able to explain one's self out of a difficult situation with a talented mix of plausible facts and untruths. Ancient US origin.
Buddy Fucker (Common) describes someone who, whether intentionally or not, acts in a manner totally inconsiderate to the welfare of his/her peers, potentially harming them in the process. Ancient US origin.
BUFF (USAF) "Big Ugly Fucking Fighter," name of affection for the unsightly A-50 star fighter. Also used during WW3 to refer to the American A-10 Warthog. Modern US origin.
Bug Juice (Army/ USCM) Insect repellent during the Human Civil Wars then became synonymous with the blood of insectiod alien species. Modern US origin.
Bugger (Common) Ruined, spoiled. May also mean sodomy. A British English term. WW2 origin.
Bullo (Army) Nonsense. An Australian term. WW2 origin.
Bullocks (Common) British Royal Marines. Ancient term.
Bum (Common) Lazy, disliked, or untrustworthy person. WW1 origin.
Bum Chum (Army / Legion) Pejorative term for a naval seaman. Refers to the stereotypical seaman's homosexuality. Ancient US origin.
Bumblefuck (Common) Engage in activity with no purpose or end result. Modern origin.
Bumfucknowhere (USCM) Middle of nowhere. Ancient US origin.
Bundook (Legion) Rifle. From Hindi. Ancient origin.
Bunkie (Common) A homely term for a person sharing a tent or barracks. WW2 origin.
Bust/Busted (Common) Reduced in pay grade. WW2 origin.
Butcher (Common) Barber or surgeon. WW2 origin.
Butcher's of Sol (Common) Nickname for the The Two Percenters (USCM unit) based out of Camp Stryker, New Jersey Central Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Butcher Shop (Common) A field hospital. WW2 origin.
Butterfront (Common) Any occupied area where supplies were plentiful, there was no fighting, and life was rosy. WW3 origin.
Buy/Bought the Farm (Army/ USCM) Killed in action. Its origin stems from the WW2 practice of giving 10,000 USD in life insurance to the killed soldiers beneficiaries (if unmarried, usually parents). This money was usually enough to pay off a farm mortgage. WW2 origin.
By the Numbers (Common) To perform tasks by prescribed drill or sequence. The military way of doing things. WW1 origin.
Can Do! (Army/ US Navy) Handy phrase meaning,“It can be done” or “we will do it.” WW2 origin.
Can From Hell (Common) A particularly hard enemy armored unit to kill, usually referred to CFR heavy armored walkers. A Canadian term. WW3 origin.
Canary (USAF) Too pretty to shoot, too yellow to fight. Ancient US origin.
Canned Morale (Army) Motion picture or movie designed to improve morale and promote the armed forces. WW2 origin.
Cannibal Battalion (Army) Disparaging name for the soldiers and divisions that come from Oceania or New Zealand regions of Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Cannibalization (Common) Removal of parts from an inoperable or destroyed vehicle to use on another. WW2 origin.
Canteen Medal (Army) Food or drink stain on one's uniform. WW2 origin.
Canuck (Common) A Canadian. WW1 term.
Cat Hole (Army) Small, hastily scrapped hole used as a one-time use latrine. WW1 origin.
Cathouse (Common) House of prostitution, brothel, whore house. WW2 origin.
CAV (Army) Armored cavalry. Acronym.
CFB (Common) "Clear as a Fucking Bell." Acronym.
Chaal (Common) Trap. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Chairborne Rangers (Army) Administration officers and clerks experienced in desk-bound operations. Ancient US origin.
Chamber Pot (Army) Drastically using your helmet as a mobile latrine while occupying a foxhole. WW2 origin.
Chankoro (Common) A Disparaging name for the Chinese. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Chap (Common) A fellow, friend. A person of higher esteemed then bloke. British English term. Ancient origin.
Chicken Shit (Common) Seemingly endless make-work tasks, mind-numbingly restrictive regulations, senseless requirements, unnecessary harassment, and pettiness on the part of pretentious leaders. WW2 origin.
Chicken Stranglers, the (Common) Nickname for the Oceania Special Air Services Corps (USAF unit) based out of Stephen AF Base, Sydney Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Chief (Army) A member of the unit who is of Native American origin. WW2 origin.
Chindits (Common) Allied nickname for unmanned Chinese armored walkers. Name comes from the mythical Burmese beast made up of half-lion, half-eagle that guarded temples. WW3 origin.
Chinese Attack (Common) Deception operation with a great deal of noise and activity, misleading the enemy into believing an attack was underway in order to distract his attention from preparations for the real attack. WW3 origin.
Chini (Common) Nickname for the Chinese. An Indian term. WW3 origin.
Chink (Common) Derisive term for the Chinese for used in WW2. Commonly used by the Americans during the Third Human Civil War. WW2 origin.
Chink Berries (Common) Rice. A major food stock for all the warring powers during WW3. Commonly used by the Americans. WW3 origin.
Chink'd (Common) To be seized by the Chinese occupation forces and sent away. Ex. “He was chink'd off the street because he broke curfew.” WW3 origin.
Chow (Common) Food, a meal. From the Chinese term to eat. WW2 origin.
Chow Hall (Common) Mess hall, including kitchen and dining room. WW2 origin.
Chump (Common) A Sucker. WW2 origin.
Chup Raho (Common) Shut up. A Hindi insult. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Cinderella Liberty (Common) Liberty ending at 12 am. Ancient US origin.
Civvies (Common) Civilian attire, or civilians. WW2 origin.
Clap, the (Common) Gonorrhea. WW2 origin.
CO (Common) "Commanding Officer," "Certifying Officer," and "Contracting Officer." Acronym.
C-o-C (Common) “Chain of Command.” Acronym.
Cockmeat Sandwich (Common) A form of discipline received from more than one superior at more than one occasion for the same incident. Ancient US origin.
Cockroach (Common) A disparaging nickname for Americans given by the Chinese PLA occupation during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Cold Feet (Common) Having second thoughts. WW2 origin.
Collision Mats (USCM/ US Navy) Pancakes. WW2 origin.
Commo (Common) “communications.” WW2 origin.
Conchie (Common) Conscientious objector. One objecting to military service based on religious belief. From British English. WW1 origin.
Condition Black (Common) Enemy landing. Modern US origin.
Condition Green (Common) Normal, all clear. Modern US origin.
Condition Red (Common) Enemy orbital/ aerial bombardment. Modern US origin.
Condition Yellow (Common) Enemy spotted. Modern US origin.
Corps, the (Common) Used to mean the Ancient United States Marines Corps, but now refers to the United Systems Colonial Marines. The successor to the old Marine Corps. Modern US origin.
Cover (USCM) Marine term for headgear. WW1 origin.
Creepers (Common) European Union nickname for Islamist irregulars during the Third Human Civil War. As for their tendency to come out of nowhere. WW3 origin.
CRS (Army) "Can't Remember Shit." Acronym.
CYA (Common) "Cover Your Ass." Acronym.
D&D (US Navy) "Drunk and Dirty," returning to the ship intoxicated. Acronym.
Dachschaden (Common) Roof Damage. German term for a head shot or head wound. WW2 origin.
Dadiwali Fauj (Common) Nickname for the MARCOS (US Navy unit) based out of Maha Vir Chakra Naval Station, New Delhi Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Daisy Cutter (USAF) A large Bomb that explodes just a few feet off the ground to ensure maximum anti-personnel shrapnel is ejected in all directions. It gets it name from its common use of destroying dense vegetation to make room for a new helicopter LZ. Ancient US origin.
Dead Battery (Legion) A pessimist. A boring, dull person. Modern US origin.
Dead Heads (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ad Hominem (Legion unit) based out of Fort Humanus, St. Michael [Angel]. Modern US origin.
Death By Powerpoint (USAF/ Navy) An overly long, excruciatingly boring class or presentation. Ancient US origin.
DEH (Common) "Don't Expect Help." Acronym.
Delta Sierra (USAF) "Dumb Shit," using military phonetic alphabet. Acronym.
Demo (Common) Demolitions, explosive charges, or the act of detonating them. WW2 origin.
Detail (Common) Small body of soldiers assigned a task. WW1 origin.
Deutsche Marine (Common) Nickname for the Kampfschwimmer (USCM unit) based out of Camp Bavaria, Berlin Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Devil Can (Common) A CFR walker. A Canadian term. WW3 origin.
Devil Dogs (Common) US Marines, from the German WW1 nickname, teufelshunde. WW1 origin.
DI (USCM) “Drill Instructor.” Recruit trainer during boot camp. WW2 origin.
DICK (USCM) "Dedicated Infantry Combat Killer," Marines term for Army Infantry. Acronym.
Dick Cheese (USCM) Member of a team that is useless. Ancient US origin.
DILLIGAF (Common) "Does It Look Like I Give A Fuck." Acronym.
DIP (Common) "Die In Place," command to defend position until you die. Acronym.
Dog Food (Common) Nutritional bars given to Allied soldiers during the Third Human Civil War that provided them the necessary caloric and nutritional intake they needed, but tasted much like dog food. WW3 origin.
Dog Tags (Common) Identification tags worn by all US servicemen that included their names, serial number, blood type and religion. WW2 origin.
Doll (Army) An attractive woman. WW2 origin.
Donnerbalken (Common) Thunder-beam. Ion cannon blast. A German term. Modern US origin.
Double Time (Common) Running. Command to run. Proper response is to scream, “Anytime!” WW2 origin.
Douche bag (Common) Low-life person. WW2 origin.
Dough Boy (Common) An American soldier, specifically an infantryman. Nickname given to the Americans by their European Allies during WW1. No longer in use, replaced by “GI.” WW1 origin.
Dragon Den (Common) Chinese bunker. WW3 origin.
Draw the Crabs (Common) To attract enemy armor attention and draw fire away from anti-armor units so they could take out the enemy. WW3 origin.
Drill Sargent (Army/ USAF) Recruit trainer during BMT. WW2 origin.
Dry Run (Common) Practice run or rehearsal. WW2 origin.
Dud (Common) Malfunctioned projectile or other munition. WW2 origin.
Dump (Common) An open-air field storage site for supplies, rations, ammunition, etc. WW2 origin.
Dummscheiβ (Common) Dumb-shit. A German insult. WW1 origin.
Dünnschiβkanone (Army) Diarrhea Cannon. The German nickname for a machine-gun. WW2 origin.
E-Tool (Army/ USCM) Entrenching tool. NEVER called a shovel. WW2 origin.
Eagle Driver (USAF) Star fighter pilot. Modern US origin.
Eagle Farts (Common) Payday for service members. Ancient US origin.
Emma Gee (Army/ USCM) Slang for machine gunner. WW1 origin.
Etappenschweine (Common) Rear Swine. Frontline German troops' name for rear service troops. WW2 origin.
Empty File (USAF) An airman widely recognized as being really very dumb. WW2 origin.
EUSTIS (Common) "Even Uncle Sam Thinks It Sucks." Acronym.
Exercise the Landing Gear (USAF) To take a walk. Ancient US origin.
Fair Wear and Tear (Common) Unserviceable military property worn out by normal use. WW2 origin.
Fauji (Common) belonging to or part of military. Usually Soldier. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
FBI (Common) “Forgotten Boys in India.” Indians in India considered themselves the forgotten front since the other Allies were either unable or unwilling to help them much during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Feuerpause (Common) Firebreak, the formal term for a temporary “ceasefire.” Also meant a cigarette break. A German term. WW2 origin.
Feuerzauber (Common) Magic Fire. A sudden barrage of artillery. A German term. WW2 origin.
Field Day (Army/ USCM) Barracks cleanup. WW1 origin.
FIFO (Army) "Fit In, or Fuck Off." Acronym.
Fifth Column (Common) Sabotage, espionage, and other subversive activities. WW2 origin.
Fighting Fit (Army) Functioning properly, in perfect health, used for men as well as equipment. Ancient US origin.
FIGMO (Common) "Fuck It, Got My Orders." Acronym.
Fightin' Irish (Common) Nickname for the Sciathán Fianóglach an Airm (US Army unit) based out of Fort Accord, Dublin Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Fighting Kangaroos, the (Common) Nickname for the Royal Australian Regiments (US Army unit) based out of Fort Holsworthy, Australia Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
FILTAB (Common) "Fuck it, Lets Take A Break." Acronym.
Fire In the Hole! (Common) A woman with a venereal disease. Also shouted before setting off demolitions in an area so others could take cover. WW2 origin.
FISH (Army / Legion) "Fighting In Someones House," fighting in a built up area. Acronym.
Flat Scanners (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ab Aeterno (Legion unit) based out of OSS Aeterno, In Orbit around Faraway [Faraway]. Modern US origin.
Flesh Legions, the (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ad Hominem (Legion unit) based out of Fort Humanus, St. Michael [Angel]. Modern US origin.
Flintenweib (Common) Shotgun-woman. Nickname for a female partisan that is known to be tough and good with a gun. A German term. WW2 origin.
Flyby (USAF/ Navy) A missile that misses. Ancient US origin.
FNG (Common) "Fucking New Guy." Acronym.
FOAD (Common) "Fuck Off And Die." Acronym.
Fobbit (Common) Used to describe soldiers who do not go outside their Forward Operations Base. Ancient US origin.
FORECON (Common) Nickname for the United Systems Colonial Marines Force Reconnaissance (USMC unit) based out of Camp Lejeune, Virginia Atlantic Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Froskemenn (Common) Nickname for the Marinejegerkommandoen (US Navy unit) based out of Haakonsvern Naval Base, Norway Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Fox Holes (Common) A one or two man fighting position usually dug into the ground. WW2 origin.
Foxtrot Bravo (USAF) "Fucking Bastard," using military phonetic alphabet. Ancient US origin.
Frag (Common) To kill. Ancient US origin.
Frauen aus der Hölle (Common) Ladies from Hell. German nickname for Scottish units of the British Army. Named because of their skirt-like kilts combined with a ferocious fighting spirit. WW2 origin.
Freedom Bird (USCM/ Army) Home bound ship or plane. Ancient US origin.
FRED (Common) "Fucking Ridiculous Economic Disaster," expensive military system that under perform. Acronym.
Fresh Fish (Army) Green recruit. WW2 origin.
Frog (Common) A Frenchman. WW2 origin.
Frogmen (Common) Nickname for the Régiment Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine (USCM unit) based out of Camp D'honneur, Paris Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Front and Center (Common) Present one's self in the front of the unit formation, usually for an award or promotion. WW2 origin.
Frosty (Army / USCM) Alert, watchful. Ancient US origin.
FUBAR (Common) "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition." Acronym.
FUBB (Common) “Fucked Up Beyond Belief.” Acronym.
FUJIBAR (Common) "Fuck You Buddy, I'm Just A Reservist." Acronym.
FUMTU (Common) "Fucked Up More Than Usual."Acronym.
Fuselage (Common) A woman's body. WW2 origin.
G2G (Common) "Good To Go." Acronym.
GAFF (Common) "Give A Fuck Factor," i.e. 'My GAFF is pretty low right now.'" Acronym.
Gebirgsmarine (Common) Mountain navy. Any hastily assembled military unit, made up of personnel from all branches, usually thrown into action as a stop-gap measure In times of crisis. A German term. WW2 origin.
Get 'Er Done! (Common) A country expression from America which means, “hurry up and lets get this over with.” Ancient US origin.
Gherr (Common) Surrounding something/someone. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Ghost Gun (Common) An automated turret. WW3 origin.
GI (Common) “Government Issue.” The term has become synonyms with the Army. It can mean the soldier himself, or any government or military property. WW2 origin.
GI Cocktail (Army) A laxative beverage designed to get things moving. WW2 origin.
GI Haircut (Army) Short on the sides, 1-3 inches high on top. WW2 origin.
GI Jane (Common) The average female soldier. WW2 origin.
GI Jesus (Army) Army Chaplin. WW2 origin.
GI Joe (Common) The average male soldier. WW2 origin.
GI Party (Army) Barracks clean-up to get ready for an inspection. WW2 origin.
GI War (Army) Peacetime maneuvers. WW2 origin.
Gig (Common) Demerit to cite the violation of a uniform or conduct rule. WW2 origin.
Gig-line (Common) Imaginary line on which the trousers' fly, left end of the belt buckle, and shirt front closure had to be aligned. If they were out of alignment, the soldier received a gig. WW2 origin.
Girl Happy (Army) A male soldier with an acute case of sexual addiction. WW2 origin.
Give an Inch of Steel (USCM) Marine phrase for giving the bayonet. A bayonet thrust. WW2 origin.
Gobbledygook (Common) Unintelligible transmissions due to static, break-up, atmospheric disturbances, language barrier, or accent. WW2 origin.
God Box (USCM) A Marine base chapel. WW2 origin.
GOMA (Common) "Get Off My Ass." Acronym.
Gone Elvis (USCM/ Army) Missing in Action. Ancient US origin.
Grab Ass (Common) Horse-play and rough housing. WW2 origin.
Grabenschreck (Common) Trench shock. Any high-ranking officer turning up unexpectedly in the front line and making a thorough nuisance of himself. A German term. WW2 origin.
Grapevine (Common) Unspecified “source” of information or rumors. WW1 origin.
Graybacks (Common) In WW2 it meant Lice or German soldiers. During WW3 it meant Communist Federated Republican soldiers due to their gray suits of armor. WW3 origin.
Gray Line, the (Common) Nickname for the Leviathan Raiders (USAF unit) based out of Aterria AF Base, Mars [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Grease Monkey (Common) Mechanic. WW2 origin.
Greco (Common) A Greek. WW1 origin.
Green (Army) Inexperienced. Ex. “Green soldier,” “green unit.” WW2 origin.
Green Flying Frogs (Common) Nickname for the Komando Pasukan Katak (US Navy unit) based out of Java Naval Station, Java Island Wilderness, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Grey Legion, the (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ab Aeterno (Legion unit) based out of OSS Aeterno, In Orbit around Faraway [Faraway]. Modern US origin.
GROM (Army) “Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego.” US Army unit. Acronym.
GruMec (Common) Nickname for the Grupo de Mergulhadores de Combate (US Navy unit) based out of Rio de Plata Naval Base, South America Wilderness, Earth [Sol]. Modern US unit.
Guard, the (Common) US National Guard. WW1 origin.
Gummi (Common) Rubber. A condom. A German term. WW2 origin.
Gummischutz (Common) Rubber protection. A condom. A German term. WW2 origin.
Gung-Ho (USCM/ Army) Eager Soldier. WW2 origin.
Gung Ho Mo Fo (Army) A soldier who is more enthusiastic about the Army than those around him. Ancient US origin.
Gunney (USCM) US Marine gunnery sergeant. WW1 origin.
Hack It (Common) The ability to deal with situations and difficulties. One could “hack it,” or not. WW2 origin.
Hakuheisen (Common) “Fight with a drawn sword,” equal to the phrase “fight man-to-man.” A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Handcuffed Volunteer (Common) Drafted American personnel during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Haul Ass (Common) Move out, quickly. WW2 origin.
Hausfriedensbruch (Common) Trespassing. Attacking and occupying an enemy position. A German term. WW2 origin.
Hausfriedensbruch mit Ansage (Common) Trespassing with prior notice. Attacking and occupying an enemy position after a preliminary artillery bombardment. A German term. WW2 origin.
Head (USCM) Latrine in the Marine barracks and aboard ship. WW2 origin.
Heg (Common) A shorten name for the Hegemony. WW3 origin.
Hegeemo (Common) Word originates from the Third Human Civil War as a disparaging term for soldiers of the Hegemony. Modern usage is used as a generic term for the enemy. WW3 origin.
Heiliger Geist (Common) Holy Ghost. Barracks “justice” meted out by soldiers against one whose misbehavior or mistakes led to collective punishment. When asked who conducted the attack the barracks replied cooperatively, “der Heiliger Geist!” A German term. WW2 origin.
Heimatschuβ (Common) Home wound. Wound that gets one sent back home. A German term. WW2 origin.
Hell to Pay (Common) Suffer the consequences. Ex. “There'll be hell to pay for that stunt you just pulled Private!” WW2 origin.
Higher Ups (Common) Those higher up the chain of command. WW2 origin.
Hit the Beach (USCM) Amphibious assault landing on a hostile shore. WW2 origin.
Hit the Deck (Common) To lie on the ground when under fire. WW2 origin.
Hitch (Common) A term of service also means to get married. WW2 origin.
Hitlerland (Common) Nickname for Germany during WW2 by the Allies. WW2 origin.
HMFIC (Common) "Head Mother Fucker In Charge." Acronym.
HM Jollies (Common) Nickname for the Royal Marines Band Service (USCM unit) based out of Camp HMS Nelson, Portsmouth Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Holy Joe (Army) Army Chaplin. WW2 origin.
Homework (Common) A girlfriend, and obviously something requiring daily effort to keep out of trouble. A British English term. WW2 origin.
Hooker (Common) Prostitute. Ancient American Civil War origin.
Hooah (Army) Short for "heard, understood, and acknowledged." Ancient US origin.
Hosenscheisser (Common) Trouser shitter. A coward. A German term. WW2 origin.
Hurry Up and Wait (Common) Normal military routine. Ancient US origin.
Ichioku Isshin (Common) “One-hundred-million people, one mind.” A popular Japanese slogan of unity during the Third Human Civil War, but morphed to be the unofficial name of the Holy Islamic Empire. A Japanese term. WW3 origin.
Igirisu (Common) English or British. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Iron Crab (Common) American nickname for Medium sized CFR armored walkers during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Iron Lungs (Common) Allied deep combat divers. WW3 origin.
Iron Man (Common) Allied nickname for soldiers wearing heavy armored battle suits. WW3 origin.
Jacked Up (Common) Screwed up, ruined, in trouble. Ancient US origin.
Jagd (Common) The hunt. German term for going out on patrol. WW3 term.
Jambo! (Legion) Hello! Swahili word. Ancient origin.
JANFU (Army/ US Navy) “Joint Army-Navy Fuck Up.” Acronym.
Jap (Common) Disparaging name for the Japanese during the Second Human Civil War. Occasionally used by the Allies during WW3. WW2 origin.
Jarhead (Common) A US Marine. Unknown origin.
Jawan (Common) A soldier with the rank of private; also a generic term for Indian soldiers. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Jeet (Common) Win. A Indian term. Ancient origin.
Jerk (Common) Unpopular or mean person. WW2 origin.
Jerry (Common) Allied term for Germans during the Human Civil Wars. WW1 origin.
Jewish Infantry (Common) Finance or Quartermaster corps. WW2 origin.
Joker (Common) Wise guy, smart mouth, smart ass. WW2 origin.
Juice (Common) Electricity. Power. WW2 origin.
Jugen Ianfu (Common) Comfort woman. A local woman employed to have sex with soldiers. Usually forced, coerced or deceived into prostitution. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Jump Pay (Army) Hazard Duty Pay paid to paratroopers and orbital drop troopers. Modern US origin.
Jungle Happy (Common) Someone who has been in the jungle too long and demonstrates eccentric characteristics. WW2 origin.
Jungle Juice (Common) Illegal home brewed alcohol. WW2 origin.
Jungle Juliet's (Common) Female Special Operations Operatives. WW3 origin.
K-9 (Common) A dog. WW2 origin.
K-9 Corps (Common) Military dogs employed as scout, guard and messenger dogs. WW2 origin.
Kamerad (Common) Comrade. A German term. WW1 origin.
Kamikaze (Common) Divine wind. A suicide attack. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Khaki-whacky (Army/ USCM) Woman overly enthusiastic for men in uniform. WW2 origin.
Kick (Common) Dishonorable discharge. Also meant the weapon's recoil. WW2 origin.
Kike (Common) Disparaging name for a Jew during the Second Human Civil War. WW2 origin.
King Crab (Common) Allied nickname for a heavy Communist Federated Republican armored walker. WW3 origin.
Kitchen Police (Army/ USCM) Disparaging name for a Dining Room Orderly, who sliced bread, cleaned the dining room, and served officers. WW2 origin.
Kiwi (Common) A New Zealander. WW2 origin.
Klugscheisser (Common) Wise-shitter. A standard-issue, lying through his teeth, bull-shitter. A German term. WW2 origin.
Knock It Off! (Common) Cease what your doing... NOW! WW2 origin.
KO (Common) “Knock Out.” To destroy something.. Acronym.
KP (Army/ USCM) “Kitchen Police.” Kitchen duty. Acronym.
KP Bitch (Army) The soldier assigned to head the KP detail and keep them busy.
Kraut (Common) A German. WW2 origin.
Kummunisten (Common) Communists. German generic name for Hegemony soldiers during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
AFI (Common) “India Auxilliary Forces.” Acronym.
AIT (Army) "Advanced Infantry Training." Post BMT training for soldiers. Acronym.
Alien Drill Team (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ad Honorem (Legion unit) based out of the Pentagon, New York City Federal Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
All Hot and Bothered (Common) Upset and angered, or passionate and lusting. WW2 origin.
Alles Gute (Common) All the best, good luck. A German term. Ancient origin.
Alte Landser (Common) Old Soldier. A German term. WW1 origin.
Akatsuki Butai (Common) Dawn units. Japanese nickname for their nimble armored walker units who were the bright dawn of Free Japan's future. WW3 origin.
Amerikosy (Common) American. A Russian term. WW2 origin.
Ameko (Common) Disparaging name for an American by the Japanese. WW2 origin.
AMF (Common) "Adios Mother Fucker," goodbye. Acronym.
Ami, Amis (Common) An American. A German term. WW1 origin.
Ammo (Common) Ammunition. WW1 origin.
Anaconda Princess (Common) Disparaging term for a Crakian. Modern US origin.
Anchor Clanker (Army/ USAF) Disparaging term for a sailor. WW2 origin.
Anno Scheiβe (Army) Year shit. The First Human Civil War. A German term. WW2 origin.
ARMY (USCM) "Aren't Ready to be Marines Yet." Acronym.
Army Bible (Army) Army regulations handbook. WW2 origin.
Army Brat (Army) Child of a soldier. Ancient US origin.
Army Dick (Army) Military Police. “Dick” was a term for a detective early in the 20th century. The definition of the word changed greatly, but still stuck. WW2 origin.
Army Form Blank (Army) Toilet paper. WW2 origin.
Army Girl (Army) Unsightly Army woman with manlike qualities and features. Ancient US origin.
Army Left/Right (Army) Drill instructor's shout when a recruit mixes up their right and left. Same as saying, “your other left!” Ancient origin.
Arse (Army) British English term for Ass, butt, bum, etc. Ancient origin.
Arse About Face (Army) British English term meaning confusion and mix up. Ancient origin.
Arschlecker (Common) Ass-licker, brown-noser. A German term. WW1 origin.
Arty (Army) British English term for Artillery. Ancient origin.
Ass-chewing (Common) A harsh reprimand intended to embarrass and correct the behavior of the recipient. Ancient US origin.
At ease! (Common) This is a command to assume a modified position of attention, but it is also an informal command to shut up, stop fighting, or to halt any shenanigans going on. Ancient US origin.
Aussie (Common) An Australian. WW1 origin.
Awaiting Parts (Common) Someone who displays a lack of courage or intestinal fortitude. Ancient US origin.
AWOL (Common) “Absent Without Leave.” Acronym.
Baby Roach (Common) A disparaging nickname for an American child given to them by the Chinese PLA occupation forces of North America during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Back-Up (Army) Second helping of food. Australian term. WW2 origin.
Bakshish (Common) Something free of charge. Borrowed from the Hindi word meaning “Devine Blessing.” Ancient origin.
Balls to Nut Sacks (Common) Units/ Members grouped uncomfortably close together. Ancient US origin.
Balls to the Walls (Common) Fast paced, extremely fast, and hurry up. Ancient US origin.
BAM (USCM) “Broad Ass Marine.” An acronym coined by male Marines to refer to female Marines. The idea came from the fact that normally eight men fit in the benches of a armored troop carrier while only seven women could. WW3 origin.
Bandit (USAF/ US Navy) Enemy aircraft. WW2 origin.
Barracks Lawyer (Army) A soldier, frequently irritating, who spoke or acted like an authority on military law, regulations, and the soldier's rights. WW2 origin.
Base-Wallah (Common) A soldier who avoided the front lines. An Indian term. WW3 origin.
Batta (Navy) Grasshopper. Disparaging name for an infantryman. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Bean Counter (Common) Logistics and administrative officer concerned more with numbers and efficiency than the realities of the field. WW2 origin.
Beating His Gums (USCM) A Marine term for talking, usually too much. Unknown origin.
Bearded Army, the (Common) Nickname for the MARCOS (US Navy unit) based out of Maha Vir Chakra Naval Station, New Delhi Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Bedpan Commando (Army/ USCM) Platoon medic (Army) or Corpsmen (USCM). WW2 origin.
Behandlung, die (Army) The treatment. Delivering or receiving heavy fire, especially artillery fire. A German term. WW2 origin.
Bellyache (Common) To complain, gripe. WW2 origin.
Belly Cousin (Common) A man who has slept with a woman whom a pal had also slept with. British English term. WW2 origin.
BFG (Common) “Big Fucking Gun.” Acronym.
Bhai bund (Common) India Brotherhood. Used to describe the Indian Army. An Indian term. WW3 origin.
Biff Up (Common) To give oneself a good smartening up for parade. A British English term. Ancient origin.
Big Dick Contest (Common) An argument that amounts to who's done or experienced more in terms of training or combat. Ancient US origin.
Bin Laden Bingo (US Navy) Shooting someone right between the eyes. Ancient US origin.
Bird Shit (Army/ USAF) Paratroopers, "because they fall from the sky." Ancient US origin.
Biscuit Bomber/Bombing (USAF) Food Parachuting or free fall bundle drops from aircraft. WW2 origin.
Bite the Dust (Common) Term for killed, destroyed or damaged. WW2 origin.
Black Hat (Army) Nickname for Army BMT Drill Sergeants. Refers to their characteristic black stetson hats. WW2 origin.
Blanket Party (Army/ USCM) Nocturnal visit by platoon mates to a nonconformist, barrack thief, or troublemaker. The celebration consists of a blanket thrown over the transgressor, who was held down as others applied fists. WW2 origin.
Bleu (Legion) A recruit. Derived from the French term for barely-cooked steak, symbolizing a "raw" recruit. WW1 origin.
Blighty (Common) During WW2 nickname for England it has since morphed to mean Earth [Sol]. Derived from a Hindustani word meaning “far country.” Modern US origin.
Blitzmädchen (Common) Lightning girls. Nickname for female German combat soldiers during the Third Human Civil War. A German term. WW3 origin.
Blitzmaus (Common) Lighting mouse. Nickname for female German snipers during the Third Human Civil War. Well known for their stealth and deadly effectiveness behind enemy lines. A German term. WW3 origin.
Blitznutte (Common) Lighting prostitute. A hooker only useful for a quick release. A German term. WW2 origin.
Bloke (Common) A man, a fellow. A British English term. Ancient origin.
Bloodstrips (Common) Promotion one receives due to the death of the person who previously filled that position. WW1 origin.
Bloody (Common) Extremely. Ex. “Bloody good movie!” British English term. Ancient origin.
Bloody Hell! (Common) Exclamation of surprise, shock or anger. British English. Ancient origin.
Blue on Blue Contact (Common) Friendly Fire Incident. Ancient US origin.
Blue Stars (Common) American nickname for European Union forces. The name refers to the blue stars found on most EU vehicles. WW3 origin.
BMT (Common) “Basic Military Training.” Acronym.
BOHICA (Common) "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again." You're about to get screwed. Acronym.
Bomb Happy (Army) Mental exhaustion and shell shock due to the stress of combat. WW1 origin.
Bollocks (Common) Nonsense, rubbish. Also means testicles. A British English term. Ancient origin.
Bone-up (Common) To study, prepare for a test. WW2 origin.
Boondocks (Army/ USCM) Any remote rugged area, from the Philippine Tagalog word “bundok” (mountain). WW2 origin.
Boot (USCM) Marine Basic Training. WW1 origin.
Boot Fucked (Common) Severe punishment, usually a real boot up a service members rectum. Ancient US origin.
Bootnecks, the (Common) Nickname for the Royal Marines Band Service (USCM unit) based out of Camp HMS Nelson, Portsmouth Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Bore War (Common) American name for the largely event less period of mid 2055 to mid 2060 of the Third Human Civil War. The period of time the Chinese Hegemony was more focused on consolidating its gains in Asia. WW3 origin.
BOSS (Navy) "Being on Ship Sucks." Acronym.
Bought It (Common) Killed. Ex. “He bought it in India.” WW2 origin.
Bought the Farm (Common) Killed in Action, wherein the "farm" referred to the small plot of land at the cemetery where the individual was laid to rest. WW2 origin.
Brag Rags (US Navy/ USCM) Medals. Ancient US origin.
Brain Slaves (Common) Allied nickname for POW's captured and surgically implanted with a bomb inside their skulls by the CFR to fight against their will. WW3 origin.
Brass (Common) Officers. Also meant the brass insignia worn on the uniform. WW2 origin.
Bread Surgeon (USAF/ US Navy) Disparaging name for a Dining Room Orderly, who sliced bread, cleaned the dining room, and served officers. WW2 origin.
Breakout (Common) Take or issue. Also means to fight one's way out of an encirclement or trap. WW2 origin.
Brig (USCM) The Marine equivalent of a stockade. Ancient Military origin.
Broken Arrow (Common) US Forces in danger of being overrun. Command that calls all available firepower, artillery, and air power to assist. Ancient US origin.
Brothels (Common) Nickname for Brussels/Amsterdam, Belgium sector, Earth [Sol]. Known for its famous red-light district. Modern US origin.
Brownnosers (Common) Nickname for the Presidential Falcons (USAF unit) based out of the Pentagon, New York City Federal Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
BS (Common) “Bull Shit.” Something disliked or nimbly being able to explain one's self out of a difficult situation with a talented mix of plausible facts and untruths. Ancient US origin.
Buddy Fucker (Common) describes someone who, whether intentionally or not, acts in a manner totally inconsiderate to the welfare of his/her peers, potentially harming them in the process. Ancient US origin.
BUFF (USAF) "Big Ugly Fucking Fighter," name of affection for the unsightly A-50 star fighter. Also used during WW3 to refer to the American A-10 Warthog. Modern US origin.
Bug Juice (Army/ USCM) Insect repellent during the Human Civil Wars then became synonymous with the blood of insectiod alien species. Modern US origin.
Bugger (Common) Ruined, spoiled. May also mean sodomy. A British English term. WW2 origin.
Bullo (Army) Nonsense. An Australian term. WW2 origin.
Bullocks (Common) British Royal Marines. Ancient term.
Bum (Common) Lazy, disliked, or untrustworthy person. WW1 origin.
Bum Chum (Army / Legion) Pejorative term for a naval seaman. Refers to the stereotypical seaman's homosexuality. Ancient US origin.
Bumblefuck (Common) Engage in activity with no purpose or end result. Modern origin.
Bumfucknowhere (USCM) Middle of nowhere. Ancient US origin.
Bundook (Legion) Rifle. From Hindi. Ancient origin.
Bunkie (Common) A homely term for a person sharing a tent or barracks. WW2 origin.
Bust/Busted (Common) Reduced in pay grade. WW2 origin.
Butcher (Common) Barber or surgeon. WW2 origin.
Butcher's of Sol (Common) Nickname for the The Two Percenters (USCM unit) based out of Camp Stryker, New Jersey Central Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Butcher Shop (Common) A field hospital. WW2 origin.
Butterfront (Common) Any occupied area where supplies were plentiful, there was no fighting, and life was rosy. WW3 origin.
Buy/Bought the Farm (Army/ USCM) Killed in action. Its origin stems from the WW2 practice of giving 10,000 USD in life insurance to the killed soldiers beneficiaries (if unmarried, usually parents). This money was usually enough to pay off a farm mortgage. WW2 origin.
By the Numbers (Common) To perform tasks by prescribed drill or sequence. The military way of doing things. WW1 origin.
Can Do! (Army/ US Navy) Handy phrase meaning,“It can be done” or “we will do it.” WW2 origin.
Can From Hell (Common) A particularly hard enemy armored unit to kill, usually referred to CFR heavy armored walkers. A Canadian term. WW3 origin.
Canary (USAF) Too pretty to shoot, too yellow to fight. Ancient US origin.
Canned Morale (Army) Motion picture or movie designed to improve morale and promote the armed forces. WW2 origin.
Cannibal Battalion (Army) Disparaging name for the soldiers and divisions that come from Oceania or New Zealand regions of Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Cannibalization (Common) Removal of parts from an inoperable or destroyed vehicle to use on another. WW2 origin.
Canteen Medal (Army) Food or drink stain on one's uniform. WW2 origin.
Canuck (Common) A Canadian. WW1 term.
Cat Hole (Army) Small, hastily scrapped hole used as a one-time use latrine. WW1 origin.
Cathouse (Common) House of prostitution, brothel, whore house. WW2 origin.
CAV (Army) Armored cavalry. Acronym.
CFB (Common) "Clear as a Fucking Bell." Acronym.
Chaal (Common) Trap. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Chairborne Rangers (Army) Administration officers and clerks experienced in desk-bound operations. Ancient US origin.
Chamber Pot (Army) Drastically using your helmet as a mobile latrine while occupying a foxhole. WW2 origin.
Chankoro (Common) A Disparaging name for the Chinese. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Chap (Common) A fellow, friend. A person of higher esteemed then bloke. British English term. Ancient origin.
Chicken Shit (Common) Seemingly endless make-work tasks, mind-numbingly restrictive regulations, senseless requirements, unnecessary harassment, and pettiness on the part of pretentious leaders. WW2 origin.
Chicken Stranglers, the (Common) Nickname for the Oceania Special Air Services Corps (USAF unit) based out of Stephen AF Base, Sydney Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Chief (Army) A member of the unit who is of Native American origin. WW2 origin.
Chindits (Common) Allied nickname for unmanned Chinese armored walkers. Name comes from the mythical Burmese beast made up of half-lion, half-eagle that guarded temples. WW3 origin.
Chinese Attack (Common) Deception operation with a great deal of noise and activity, misleading the enemy into believing an attack was underway in order to distract his attention from preparations for the real attack. WW3 origin.
Chini (Common) Nickname for the Chinese. An Indian term. WW3 origin.
Chink (Common) Derisive term for the Chinese for used in WW2. Commonly used by the Americans during the Third Human Civil War. WW2 origin.
Chink Berries (Common) Rice. A major food stock for all the warring powers during WW3. Commonly used by the Americans. WW3 origin.
Chink'd (Common) To be seized by the Chinese occupation forces and sent away. Ex. “He was chink'd off the street because he broke curfew.” WW3 origin.
Chow (Common) Food, a meal. From the Chinese term to eat. WW2 origin.
Chow Hall (Common) Mess hall, including kitchen and dining room. WW2 origin.
Chump (Common) A Sucker. WW2 origin.
Chup Raho (Common) Shut up. A Hindi insult. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Cinderella Liberty (Common) Liberty ending at 12 am. Ancient US origin.
Civvies (Common) Civilian attire, or civilians. WW2 origin.
Clap, the (Common) Gonorrhea. WW2 origin.
CO (Common) "Commanding Officer," "Certifying Officer," and "Contracting Officer." Acronym.
C-o-C (Common) “Chain of Command.” Acronym.
Cockmeat Sandwich (Common) A form of discipline received from more than one superior at more than one occasion for the same incident. Ancient US origin.
Cockroach (Common) A disparaging nickname for Americans given by the Chinese PLA occupation during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Cold Feet (Common) Having second thoughts. WW2 origin.
Collision Mats (USCM/ US Navy) Pancakes. WW2 origin.
Commo (Common) “communications.” WW2 origin.
Conchie (Common) Conscientious objector. One objecting to military service based on religious belief. From British English. WW1 origin.
Condition Black (Common) Enemy landing. Modern US origin.
Condition Green (Common) Normal, all clear. Modern US origin.
Condition Red (Common) Enemy orbital/ aerial bombardment. Modern US origin.
Condition Yellow (Common) Enemy spotted. Modern US origin.
Corps, the (Common) Used to mean the Ancient United States Marines Corps, but now refers to the United Systems Colonial Marines. The successor to the old Marine Corps. Modern US origin.
Cover (USCM) Marine term for headgear. WW1 origin.
Creepers (Common) European Union nickname for Islamist irregulars during the Third Human Civil War. As for their tendency to come out of nowhere. WW3 origin.
CRS (Army) "Can't Remember Shit." Acronym.
CYA (Common) "Cover Your Ass." Acronym.
D&D (US Navy) "Drunk and Dirty," returning to the ship intoxicated. Acronym.
Dachschaden (Common) Roof Damage. German term for a head shot or head wound. WW2 origin.
Dadiwali Fauj (Common) Nickname for the MARCOS (US Navy unit) based out of Maha Vir Chakra Naval Station, New Delhi Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Daisy Cutter (USAF) A large Bomb that explodes just a few feet off the ground to ensure maximum anti-personnel shrapnel is ejected in all directions. It gets it name from its common use of destroying dense vegetation to make room for a new helicopter LZ. Ancient US origin.
Dead Battery (Legion) A pessimist. A boring, dull person. Modern US origin.
Dead Heads (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ad Hominem (Legion unit) based out of Fort Humanus, St. Michael [Angel]. Modern US origin.
Death By Powerpoint (USAF/ Navy) An overly long, excruciatingly boring class or presentation. Ancient US origin.
DEH (Common) "Don't Expect Help." Acronym.
Delta Sierra (USAF) "Dumb Shit," using military phonetic alphabet. Acronym.
Demo (Common) Demolitions, explosive charges, or the act of detonating them. WW2 origin.
Detail (Common) Small body of soldiers assigned a task. WW1 origin.
Deutsche Marine (Common) Nickname for the Kampfschwimmer (USCM unit) based out of Camp Bavaria, Berlin Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Devil Can (Common) A CFR walker. A Canadian term. WW3 origin.
Devil Dogs (Common) US Marines, from the German WW1 nickname, teufelshunde. WW1 origin.
DI (USCM) “Drill Instructor.” Recruit trainer during boot camp. WW2 origin.
DICK (USCM) "Dedicated Infantry Combat Killer," Marines term for Army Infantry. Acronym.
Dick Cheese (USCM) Member of a team that is useless. Ancient US origin.
DILLIGAF (Common) "Does It Look Like I Give A Fuck." Acronym.
DIP (Common) "Die In Place," command to defend position until you die. Acronym.
Dog Food (Common) Nutritional bars given to Allied soldiers during the Third Human Civil War that provided them the necessary caloric and nutritional intake they needed, but tasted much like dog food. WW3 origin.
Dog Tags (Common) Identification tags worn by all US servicemen that included their names, serial number, blood type and religion. WW2 origin.
Doll (Army) An attractive woman. WW2 origin.
Donnerbalken (Common) Thunder-beam. Ion cannon blast. A German term. Modern US origin.
Double Time (Common) Running. Command to run. Proper response is to scream, “Anytime!” WW2 origin.
Douche bag (Common) Low-life person. WW2 origin.
Dough Boy (Common) An American soldier, specifically an infantryman. Nickname given to the Americans by their European Allies during WW1. No longer in use, replaced by “GI.” WW1 origin.
Dragon Den (Common) Chinese bunker. WW3 origin.
Draw the Crabs (Common) To attract enemy armor attention and draw fire away from anti-armor units so they could take out the enemy. WW3 origin.
Drill Sargent (Army/ USAF) Recruit trainer during BMT. WW2 origin.
Dry Run (Common) Practice run or rehearsal. WW2 origin.
Dud (Common) Malfunctioned projectile or other munition. WW2 origin.
Dump (Common) An open-air field storage site for supplies, rations, ammunition, etc. WW2 origin.
Dummscheiβ (Common) Dumb-shit. A German insult. WW1 origin.
Dünnschiβkanone (Army) Diarrhea Cannon. The German nickname for a machine-gun. WW2 origin.
E-Tool (Army/ USCM) Entrenching tool. NEVER called a shovel. WW2 origin.
Eagle Driver (USAF) Star fighter pilot. Modern US origin.
Eagle Farts (Common) Payday for service members. Ancient US origin.
Emma Gee (Army/ USCM) Slang for machine gunner. WW1 origin.
Etappenschweine (Common) Rear Swine. Frontline German troops' name for rear service troops. WW2 origin.
Empty File (USAF) An airman widely recognized as being really very dumb. WW2 origin.
EUSTIS (Common) "Even Uncle Sam Thinks It Sucks." Acronym.
Exercise the Landing Gear (USAF) To take a walk. Ancient US origin.
Fair Wear and Tear (Common) Unserviceable military property worn out by normal use. WW2 origin.
Fauji (Common) belonging to or part of military. Usually Soldier. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
FBI (Common) “Forgotten Boys in India.” Indians in India considered themselves the forgotten front since the other Allies were either unable or unwilling to help them much during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Feuerpause (Common) Firebreak, the formal term for a temporary “ceasefire.” Also meant a cigarette break. A German term. WW2 origin.
Feuerzauber (Common) Magic Fire. A sudden barrage of artillery. A German term. WW2 origin.
Field Day (Army/ USCM) Barracks cleanup. WW1 origin.
FIFO (Army) "Fit In, or Fuck Off." Acronym.
Fifth Column (Common) Sabotage, espionage, and other subversive activities. WW2 origin.
Fighting Fit (Army) Functioning properly, in perfect health, used for men as well as equipment. Ancient US origin.
FIGMO (Common) "Fuck It, Got My Orders." Acronym.
Fightin' Irish (Common) Nickname for the Sciathán Fianóglach an Airm (US Army unit) based out of Fort Accord, Dublin Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Fighting Kangaroos, the (Common) Nickname for the Royal Australian Regiments (US Army unit) based out of Fort Holsworthy, Australia Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
FILTAB (Common) "Fuck it, Lets Take A Break." Acronym.
Fire In the Hole! (Common) A woman with a venereal disease. Also shouted before setting off demolitions in an area so others could take cover. WW2 origin.
FISH (Army / Legion) "Fighting In Someones House," fighting in a built up area. Acronym.
Flat Scanners (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ab Aeterno (Legion unit) based out of OSS Aeterno, In Orbit around Faraway [Faraway]. Modern US origin.
Flesh Legions, the (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ad Hominem (Legion unit) based out of Fort Humanus, St. Michael [Angel]. Modern US origin.
Flintenweib (Common) Shotgun-woman. Nickname for a female partisan that is known to be tough and good with a gun. A German term. WW2 origin.
Flyby (USAF/ Navy) A missile that misses. Ancient US origin.
FNG (Common) "Fucking New Guy." Acronym.
FOAD (Common) "Fuck Off And Die." Acronym.
Fobbit (Common) Used to describe soldiers who do not go outside their Forward Operations Base. Ancient US origin.
FORECON (Common) Nickname for the United Systems Colonial Marines Force Reconnaissance (USMC unit) based out of Camp Lejeune, Virginia Atlantic Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Froskemenn (Common) Nickname for the Marinejegerkommandoen (US Navy unit) based out of Haakonsvern Naval Base, Norway Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Fox Holes (Common) A one or two man fighting position usually dug into the ground. WW2 origin.
Foxtrot Bravo (USAF) "Fucking Bastard," using military phonetic alphabet. Ancient US origin.
Frag (Common) To kill. Ancient US origin.
Frauen aus der Hölle (Common) Ladies from Hell. German nickname for Scottish units of the British Army. Named because of their skirt-like kilts combined with a ferocious fighting spirit. WW2 origin.
Freedom Bird (USCM/ Army) Home bound ship or plane. Ancient US origin.
FRED (Common) "Fucking Ridiculous Economic Disaster," expensive military system that under perform. Acronym.
Fresh Fish (Army) Green recruit. WW2 origin.
Frog (Common) A Frenchman. WW2 origin.
Frogmen (Common) Nickname for the Régiment Parachutiste d'Infanterie de Marine (USCM unit) based out of Camp D'honneur, Paris Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Front and Center (Common) Present one's self in the front of the unit formation, usually for an award or promotion. WW2 origin.
Frosty (Army / USCM) Alert, watchful. Ancient US origin.
FUBAR (Common) "Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition." Acronym.
FUBB (Common) “Fucked Up Beyond Belief.” Acronym.
FUJIBAR (Common) "Fuck You Buddy, I'm Just A Reservist." Acronym.
FUMTU (Common) "Fucked Up More Than Usual."Acronym.
Fuselage (Common) A woman's body. WW2 origin.
G2G (Common) "Good To Go." Acronym.
GAFF (Common) "Give A Fuck Factor," i.e. 'My GAFF is pretty low right now.'" Acronym.
Gebirgsmarine (Common) Mountain navy. Any hastily assembled military unit, made up of personnel from all branches, usually thrown into action as a stop-gap measure In times of crisis. A German term. WW2 origin.
Get 'Er Done! (Common) A country expression from America which means, “hurry up and lets get this over with.” Ancient US origin.
Gherr (Common) Surrounding something/someone. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Ghost Gun (Common) An automated turret. WW3 origin.
GI (Common) “Government Issue.” The term has become synonyms with the Army. It can mean the soldier himself, or any government or military property. WW2 origin.
GI Cocktail (Army) A laxative beverage designed to get things moving. WW2 origin.
GI Haircut (Army) Short on the sides, 1-3 inches high on top. WW2 origin.
GI Jane (Common) The average female soldier. WW2 origin.
GI Jesus (Army) Army Chaplin. WW2 origin.
GI Joe (Common) The average male soldier. WW2 origin.
GI Party (Army) Barracks clean-up to get ready for an inspection. WW2 origin.
GI War (Army) Peacetime maneuvers. WW2 origin.
Gig (Common) Demerit to cite the violation of a uniform or conduct rule. WW2 origin.
Gig-line (Common) Imaginary line on which the trousers' fly, left end of the belt buckle, and shirt front closure had to be aligned. If they were out of alignment, the soldier received a gig. WW2 origin.
Girl Happy (Army) A male soldier with an acute case of sexual addiction. WW2 origin.
Give an Inch of Steel (USCM) Marine phrase for giving the bayonet. A bayonet thrust. WW2 origin.
Gobbledygook (Common) Unintelligible transmissions due to static, break-up, atmospheric disturbances, language barrier, or accent. WW2 origin.
God Box (USCM) A Marine base chapel. WW2 origin.
GOMA (Common) "Get Off My Ass." Acronym.
Gone Elvis (USCM/ Army) Missing in Action. Ancient US origin.
Grab Ass (Common) Horse-play and rough housing. WW2 origin.
Grabenschreck (Common) Trench shock. Any high-ranking officer turning up unexpectedly in the front line and making a thorough nuisance of himself. A German term. WW2 origin.
Grapevine (Common) Unspecified “source” of information or rumors. WW1 origin.
Graybacks (Common) In WW2 it meant Lice or German soldiers. During WW3 it meant Communist Federated Republican soldiers due to their gray suits of armor. WW3 origin.
Gray Line, the (Common) Nickname for the Leviathan Raiders (USAF unit) based out of Aterria AF Base, Mars [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Grease Monkey (Common) Mechanic. WW2 origin.
Greco (Common) A Greek. WW1 origin.
Green (Army) Inexperienced. Ex. “Green soldier,” “green unit.” WW2 origin.
Green Flying Frogs (Common) Nickname for the Komando Pasukan Katak (US Navy unit) based out of Java Naval Station, Java Island Wilderness, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Grey Legion, the (Common) Nickname for the Legionnaires Ab Aeterno (Legion unit) based out of OSS Aeterno, In Orbit around Faraway [Faraway]. Modern US origin.
GROM (Army) “Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego.” US Army unit. Acronym.
GruMec (Common) Nickname for the Grupo de Mergulhadores de Combate (US Navy unit) based out of Rio de Plata Naval Base, South America Wilderness, Earth [Sol]. Modern US unit.
Guard, the (Common) US National Guard. WW1 origin.
Gummi (Common) Rubber. A condom. A German term. WW2 origin.
Gummischutz (Common) Rubber protection. A condom. A German term. WW2 origin.
Gung-Ho (USCM/ Army) Eager Soldier. WW2 origin.
Gung Ho Mo Fo (Army) A soldier who is more enthusiastic about the Army than those around him. Ancient US origin.
Gunney (USCM) US Marine gunnery sergeant. WW1 origin.
Hack It (Common) The ability to deal with situations and difficulties. One could “hack it,” or not. WW2 origin.
Hakuheisen (Common) “Fight with a drawn sword,” equal to the phrase “fight man-to-man.” A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Handcuffed Volunteer (Common) Drafted American personnel during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Haul Ass (Common) Move out, quickly. WW2 origin.
Hausfriedensbruch (Common) Trespassing. Attacking and occupying an enemy position. A German term. WW2 origin.
Hausfriedensbruch mit Ansage (Common) Trespassing with prior notice. Attacking and occupying an enemy position after a preliminary artillery bombardment. A German term. WW2 origin.
Head (USCM) Latrine in the Marine barracks and aboard ship. WW2 origin.
Heg (Common) A shorten name for the Hegemony. WW3 origin.
Hegeemo (Common) Word originates from the Third Human Civil War as a disparaging term for soldiers of the Hegemony. Modern usage is used as a generic term for the enemy. WW3 origin.
Heiliger Geist (Common) Holy Ghost. Barracks “justice” meted out by soldiers against one whose misbehavior or mistakes led to collective punishment. When asked who conducted the attack the barracks replied cooperatively, “der Heiliger Geist!” A German term. WW2 origin.
Heimatschuβ (Common) Home wound. Wound that gets one sent back home. A German term. WW2 origin.
Hell to Pay (Common) Suffer the consequences. Ex. “There'll be hell to pay for that stunt you just pulled Private!” WW2 origin.
Higher Ups (Common) Those higher up the chain of command. WW2 origin.
Hit the Beach (USCM) Amphibious assault landing on a hostile shore. WW2 origin.
Hit the Deck (Common) To lie on the ground when under fire. WW2 origin.
Hitch (Common) A term of service also means to get married. WW2 origin.
Hitlerland (Common) Nickname for Germany during WW2 by the Allies. WW2 origin.
HMFIC (Common) "Head Mother Fucker In Charge." Acronym.
HM Jollies (Common) Nickname for the Royal Marines Band Service (USCM unit) based out of Camp HMS Nelson, Portsmouth Sector, Earth [Sol]. Modern US origin.
Holy Joe (Army) Army Chaplin. WW2 origin.
Homework (Common) A girlfriend, and obviously something requiring daily effort to keep out of trouble. A British English term. WW2 origin.
Hooker (Common) Prostitute. Ancient American Civil War origin.
Hooah (Army) Short for "heard, understood, and acknowledged." Ancient US origin.
Hosenscheisser (Common) Trouser shitter. A coward. A German term. WW2 origin.
Hurry Up and Wait (Common) Normal military routine. Ancient US origin.
Ichioku Isshin (Common) “One-hundred-million people, one mind.” A popular Japanese slogan of unity during the Third Human Civil War, but morphed to be the unofficial name of the Holy Islamic Empire. A Japanese term. WW3 origin.
Igirisu (Common) English or British. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Iron Crab (Common) American nickname for Medium sized CFR armored walkers during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
Iron Lungs (Common) Allied deep combat divers. WW3 origin.
Iron Man (Common) Allied nickname for soldiers wearing heavy armored battle suits. WW3 origin.
Jacked Up (Common) Screwed up, ruined, in trouble. Ancient US origin.
Jagd (Common) The hunt. German term for going out on patrol. WW3 term.
Jambo! (Legion) Hello! Swahili word. Ancient origin.
JANFU (Army/ US Navy) “Joint Army-Navy Fuck Up.” Acronym.
Jap (Common) Disparaging name for the Japanese during the Second Human Civil War. Occasionally used by the Allies during WW3. WW2 origin.
Jarhead (Common) A US Marine. Unknown origin.
Jawan (Common) A soldier with the rank of private; also a generic term for Indian soldiers. An Indian term. Ancient origin.
Jeet (Common) Win. A Indian term. Ancient origin.
Jerk (Common) Unpopular or mean person. WW2 origin.
Jerry (Common) Allied term for Germans during the Human Civil Wars. WW1 origin.
Jewish Infantry (Common) Finance or Quartermaster corps. WW2 origin.
Joker (Common) Wise guy, smart mouth, smart ass. WW2 origin.
Juice (Common) Electricity. Power. WW2 origin.
Jugen Ianfu (Common) Comfort woman. A local woman employed to have sex with soldiers. Usually forced, coerced or deceived into prostitution. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Jump Pay (Army) Hazard Duty Pay paid to paratroopers and orbital drop troopers. Modern US origin.
Jungle Happy (Common) Someone who has been in the jungle too long and demonstrates eccentric characteristics. WW2 origin.
Jungle Juice (Common) Illegal home brewed alcohol. WW2 origin.
Jungle Juliet's (Common) Female Special Operations Operatives. WW3 origin.
K-9 (Common) A dog. WW2 origin.
K-9 Corps (Common) Military dogs employed as scout, guard and messenger dogs. WW2 origin.
Kamerad (Common) Comrade. A German term. WW1 origin.
Kamikaze (Common) Divine wind. A suicide attack. A Japanese term. WW2 origin.
Khaki-whacky (Army/ USCM) Woman overly enthusiastic for men in uniform. WW2 origin.
Kick (Common) Dishonorable discharge. Also meant the weapon's recoil. WW2 origin.
Kike (Common) Disparaging name for a Jew during the Second Human Civil War. WW2 origin.
King Crab (Common) Allied nickname for a heavy Communist Federated Republican armored walker. WW3 origin.
Kitchen Police (Army/ USCM) Disparaging name for a Dining Room Orderly, who sliced bread, cleaned the dining room, and served officers. WW2 origin.
Kiwi (Common) A New Zealander. WW2 origin.
Klugscheisser (Common) Wise-shitter. A standard-issue, lying through his teeth, bull-shitter. A German term. WW2 origin.
Knock It Off! (Common) Cease what your doing... NOW! WW2 origin.
KO (Common) “Knock Out.” To destroy something.. Acronym.
KP (Army/ USCM) “Kitchen Police.” Kitchen duty. Acronym.
KP Bitch (Army) The soldier assigned to head the KP detail and keep them busy.
Kraut (Common) A German. WW2 origin.
Kummunisten (Common) Communists. German generic name for Hegemony soldiers during the Third Human Civil War. WW3 origin.
SC MILITARY SLANG BOARD
Thu, 8th September, 2011
Please feel free to leave comments or feedback here. Also if you happen to know of any Military slang/acronym that I might have missed post below and I will add it ASAP. I am also accepting clever made up ones for WWIII and Modern US military usage. Go nuts!