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[SS]Blitz
09-24-2005, 10:19 AM
As you may know, military terminolgy differs between the different branches. Here are just a few.


Navy/USMC............. Army........... Air Force
Head........................ Latrine......... Powder Room
Rack........................ Cot.............. Single w/ruffle & duvet
Chow Hall................. Mess Hall..... Cafe
Utilities..................... BDU's.......... Casual Wear
Seaman................... Private........ Bobby or Jimmy
Chief....................... Sergeant..... Bob or Jim
Captain/Skipper....... Colonel....... Robert or James
Captains Mast.......... Article 15.... Time Out
Billets/Birthing......... Barracks..... Dormitory
Skivvies.................. Underwear.. Lingerie
Thrown in the Brig.... Confinement. Grounded

Maelos
10-09-2005, 01:52 PM
oh man. My mother is AF, this will be great to show her. Good times, good times.