by JackTechno on August 6th, 2009

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What is the meaning and significance of various military words and expressions including 'semperfy'? What are some others?

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  • by josie III on August 6th, 2009

    josie III

    Semper Fi is shorthand for Semper Fidelis, which means always faithful. What else you want to know?

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  • by gtravels loves her life penguin on August 6th, 2009

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    Semper Fidelis or Semper Fi, from the Latin means "always faithful." Motto of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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  • by Hardcore Conservative on September 1st, 2009

    Hardcore Conservative

    Here's some Marine terms for ya...
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    Deuce gear - web gear, from the 782 form
    Bag/Box nasty - bagged lunch or WM in bed
    WM - female Marine
    Fart Sack - sleeping bag
    Pork Chop Platoon - Physical conditioning platoon
    Army gloves - trouser pockets
    The Stumps - MCAGCC, 29 Palms, CA
    Brain Housing Unit - your head
    Dick skinner - your hands
    Snot locker - nose
    Broke dick - Marine on light duty
    Brain bucket - helmet
    Prick - radio
    Donkey Dick - used to clean the mortar tube
    Rat Fuck - take the best chow and leave the junk

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  • by JackofAllTrades on August 10th, 2009

    JackofAllTrades

    Other military expressions would be:
    "Gig": to be "gigged" is to have a notation made regarding something that is "out of line", or a deficiency of some type.
    "Police": to clean up.
    "UA": Unauthorized absence (same as Army's "AWOL")
    "Irish Pennant": Marine Corps term for a loose thread on a uniform
    "Piss Cutter": type of hat worn by servicemen
    "Cover": Your hat, as in "remove your cover". (Marines)
    "Snoop and Poop": Recon an area for enemy in a stealthy mode
    "Recon": Infiltrate and investigate an area (usually enemy territory)
    "Devil Dog": Marines, term given them by Germans in WWII
    "Lock and Load": Load ammo into your rifle or weapon.
    "Blanket Party": Unofficial punishment where an individual is ambushed in his bed at night, pinned down by his blanket, and beaten by his comrades for failures.
    "Sat": Satisfactory.
    "Unsat": Unsatisfactory
    "Head": Restroom (navy, Marines)
    "Rack": Bed
    These are just a few. The military has many terms for various actions, equipment, and behaviors.
    As for acronyms: the military is as full of acronyms as a chicken is covered in feathers.

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  • by Anonymous on August 6th, 2009

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    What are some of the most commonly used acronyms and what do they mean?

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