You mean like "Yut!" and the 'proper' response "Yut Yut!"? Or the Marines who walk around and literally speak one syllable, "Errr!"? Or how most of us can't complete a sentence without saying the F word at least 3 times? :lol:
Cover means Hat
Scuttlebut is rumors or water fountain
Dick Skinner is your hand
Man pleaser or cum bumpster is your mouth. I would never tell a bunch of Marines to "Secure that Shit" I would tell them to "Shut their Cum Dumpsters"
Grape is your Head
Ink Stick is your Pen
Moonbeam is your flashlight
T Shirt is a skivvy shirt
Uniform top is a blouse (that's actually proper english)
Pants are trousers
Kevlar is your Grape Protector
Bathroom is the head
Geedunk is candy or the shop
Fangs are your teeth
Paws are your hands
Deck is a floor. Go to 3rd deck...
Portholes are Windows or Eye Glasses, as in "Hey, portholes get over here!"
Green on Green is PT Gear, Olive Drab skivvy shirt and shorts with running shoes. Boots and Ut's is Boots, green skivvy, and Utility Trousers (i.e. cammie trousers); always good for a fun 3 mile run...
If you ever see a Marine with his Dog tags hanging out feel free to snatch him up and fuck his day up, because we don't do that. And you also should virtually never see a Marine in public (unless he is driving straight home) with his cammies on. As far as we know, the war in Brooklyn hasn't broken out yet.....
You never call a Marine a soldier unless you want to start a fight. Marine, Warrior, or Devil Dog.
I can indoctrinate everyone :lol:
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I like hearing the odd bit of Marine speak as you call it, but was always confused as to why you bothered making such a meal of telling marines what to do.
Example:
Example:
British Army equivalent:I would never tell a bunch of Marines to "Secure that Shit" I would tell them to "Shut their Cum Dumpsters"
Mind you, these days they all take it personal. Like, you're hurting their feelings. Shock, horror - the Sarge just swore at us. He's a real meany . . . .Oh, hell! You want me to call your mommy? Jeezus! Don't start crying on me, I can't do that sh**! :roll:F*** -up, d***head!!
It is not the technique that wins a fight, but the more furious mind - Kodiak WOF
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I'll chime in here...
Never call an NCO "Sir", because NCO's WORK for a living!!
Chow = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
A to B = Assh*le to Belly button (Meaning, stack up as close as possible in a line, one in front of the other, touching A to B). This was used quite often in chow lines during boot camp.
Never call an NCO "Sir", because NCO's WORK for a living!!
Chow = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
A to B = Assh*le to Belly button (Meaning, stack up as close as possible in a line, one in front of the other, touching A to B). This was used quite often in chow lines during boot camp.
"SILENCE, I KILL YOU!!" - Achmed the Dead Terrorist
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dont Marines also call that orange drink you get in boot camp "bug juice"?
I know that Paris Island Marines call the San Diego Marines "Hollywood Marines". Do I sense some kind of rivalry there? Perhaps Hudson and Softball can answer this.
I know that Paris Island Marines call the San Diego Marines "Hollywood Marines". Do I sense some kind of rivalry there? Perhaps Hudson and Softball can answer this.
I have learned from experience that a modicum of snuff can be most efficacious - Baron Munchausen
It was? That's news to me. I was at MCRD-SD less than a year ago (we watched a cousin graduate last September 05) and there was training still going on there. NTC (Naval Training Center) was closed down a couple years ago, but not MCRD San Diego.
There's always been somewhat of a rivalry between the East Coast and West Coast Boot Camps. The East Coast Marines will never know how good we had it on the West coast.
A couple examples of the two boot camps are: 1) Climate/temperature, San Diego has MUCH MUCH better weather than Parris Island does (Neener neener!), and 2) Parris Island has "Sand Fleas" that get on you and bite the sh*t out of you for 3 months, and San Diego has large Mountains to traverse (approx 2 weeks total time in the Mountains for weapons training) as part of the recruit training. After you graduate boot camp, you goto SOI (School of Infantry) and end up back in the Mountains again, lol.
There's always been somewhat of a rivalry between the East Coast and West Coast Boot Camps. The East Coast Marines will never know how good we had it on the West coast.
A couple examples of the two boot camps are: 1) Climate/temperature, San Diego has MUCH MUCH better weather than Parris Island does (Neener neener!), and 2) Parris Island has "Sand Fleas" that get on you and bite the sh*t out of you for 3 months, and San Diego has large Mountains to traverse (approx 2 weeks total time in the Mountains for weapons training) as part of the recruit training. After you graduate boot camp, you goto SOI (School of Infantry) and end up back in the Mountains again, lol."SILENCE, I KILL YOU!!" - Achmed the Dead Terrorist
AKA: Staark or Staark_RLG
NCO's do work for a living! ;-) NCOs like to invent new colloquialisms:
"untie the anchor from your ass"= You're moving too slow for my liking and if you don't hurry the f*** up, I'm gonna put my foot up your ass so far, you'll be able to taste my shoe laces...now move!
Question- where does the salute come from and how has it evolved to what it is today? Do the American branches salute differently? It seems uniform, but wasn't sure if there was a slight difference. I know that British military salute open faced; that is, the palm of the hand faces the person they are saluting, correct? hmmm.
"untie the anchor from your ass"= You're moving too slow for my liking and if you don't hurry the f*** up, I'm gonna put my foot up your ass so far, you'll be able to taste my shoe laces...now move!
Question- where does the salute come from and how has it evolved to what it is today? Do the American branches salute differently? It seems uniform, but wasn't sure if there was a slight difference. I know that British military salute open faced; that is, the palm of the hand faces the person they are saluting, correct? hmmm.
Talk about Thread Derailment... Lol!
The Hand Salute - You can read about the history of the Hand Salute here:
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/salute.htm
The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade.
This practice gradually became a way of showing respect and, in early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat. By 1820, the motion was modified to touching the hat, and since then it has become the Hand Salute used today.
In British history, in the early 1800s, the Coldstream Guards amended the British military salute custom of tipping the hat. They were instructed to clap their hands to their hats and bow as they pass by. This was quickly adopted by other Regiments as wear and tear on the hats by constant removal and replacing was a matter of great concern. By the mid 19th Century, the salute had evolved further with the open hand, palm to the front, and this has remained the case since then.
Most historians believe, however, that the U.S. Military salute was influenced more by the British Navy. The Naval salute differs from the "Open Hand" British Army Salute in that the palm of the hand faces down towards the shoulder. This dates back to the days of sailing ships, when tar and pitch were used to seal the timber from seawater. To protect their hands, officer wore white gloves and it was considered most undignified to present a dirty palm in the salute so the hand was turned through 90 degrees.
The Hand Salute - You can read about the history of the Hand Salute here:
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/salute.htm
The origin of the Hand Salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a public official had to approach with his right hand raised to show that he did not hold a weapon. Knights in armor raised visors with the right hand when meeting a comrade.
This practice gradually became a way of showing respect and, in early American history, sometimes involved removing the hat. By 1820, the motion was modified to touching the hat, and since then it has become the Hand Salute used today.
In British history, in the early 1800s, the Coldstream Guards amended the British military salute custom of tipping the hat. They were instructed to clap their hands to their hats and bow as they pass by. This was quickly adopted by other Regiments as wear and tear on the hats by constant removal and replacing was a matter of great concern. By the mid 19th Century, the salute had evolved further with the open hand, palm to the front, and this has remained the case since then.
Most historians believe, however, that the U.S. Military salute was influenced more by the British Navy. The Naval salute differs from the "Open Hand" British Army Salute in that the palm of the hand faces down towards the shoulder. This dates back to the days of sailing ships, when tar and pitch were used to seal the timber from seawater. To protect their hands, officer wore white gloves and it was considered most undignified to present a dirty palm in the salute so the hand was turned through 90 degrees.
"SILENCE, I KILL YOU!!" - Achmed the Dead Terrorist
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Because apparently since everyone has seen Aliens and they have Space Marines and the "Sarge" tells the character to "Secure that shit" people think Marines say that. They don't. They also would never call their Sergeant 'Sarge' if they wanted to see the end of the day. I guess that is common in some militaries, and maybe even the US Army or Air Force, but not the USMC.KODIAK wrote:I like hearing the odd bit of Marine speak as you call it, but was always confused as to why you bothered making such a meal of telling marines what to do.
Example:British Army equivalent:I would never tell a bunch of Marines to "Secure that Shit" I would tell them to "Shut their Cum Dumpsters"Mind you, these days they all take it personal. Like, you're hurting their feelings. Shock, horror - the Sarge just swore at us. He's a real meany . . . .Oh, hell! You want me to call your mommy? Jeezus! Don't start crying on me, I can't do that sh**! :roll:F*** -up, d***head!!
And in the Army, as I understand it they call everyone Sgt or above, Sergeant. That would be death in the Marine Corps.
It is Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Master Gunnery Sergeant, and Sergeant Major. You pronounce the whole thing.
The only one that gets shortened is Gunnery Sergeants are sometimes call "Gunny" by people who know them. Some take insult, "I earned the fucking rank Gunnery Sergeant, what the fuck is a Gunny?" Others don't mind. I just always call every GySgt "Gunnery Sergeant" More respectful.
MSgt's and 1st Sgt's both have 3 rockers, and Sgt Maj's and MGySgt's both have 4 rockers. The emblems that differentiate each pair between the the chevrons can be quite a bit difficult to see on the cammies because they are so small, especially at a distance, so until you figure it out by being close enough, they will accept a greeting of Sir. Sir is always a respectful greeting, so there really isn't much they can say. And once you see the insignia clearly, you just start calling them as they are and there is no problem.
Sometimes people who outrank Master Sgt's (MSgt) will call them 'Top', because way back in the day MSgt was the top rank. Not so anymore, and a junior Marine would die if they tried to do that.
The one I always have fun with is the Navy. Our Corpsmen are of course Navy personnel. And we usually get to be good friends with a lot of them. But some of the Petty Officer First Classes and Up I like to fuck with. I know they think we are all dumb Marines, and PO's HATE being called sir, so everytime I see one I call them Sir. There was one Chief back in my old squadron that was such a dick to me for calling him Sir, and how I should call him Chief because he's a CPO and not an officer, that everytime I saw him I called him Sir. He always looked like he was about to explode. It was fun.
actually, in the Army, at Master Sergeant and above the whole title is stated... your info is partially incorrect.
Sarge is also not accepted in the Army - unless perhaps the group had been together a very long time such as in the National Guard - but it is case by case for the individual soldier and NCO.
Sarge is also not accepted in the Army - unless perhaps the group had been together a very long time such as in the National Guard - but it is case by case for the individual soldier and NCO.
Helmut
No, we also don't advocate 'direct' use of the label "Sarge", we tend to reserve that for third person conversations, permissible of course is the shortened version "Sarn't", but as already brought up it's case by case, and environment and company usually govern most of that.
Even age is a factor - dependant upon rank, I may even refer to my overseer as "boss". However, that one is pretty much dependant upon respect they've gained from you. But some young fresh-faced sergeant would simply not get away with that one.
Even age is a factor - dependant upon rank, I may even refer to my overseer as "boss". However, that one is pretty much dependant upon respect they've gained from you. But some young fresh-faced sergeant would simply not get away with that one.
It is not the technique that wins a fight, but the more furious mind - Kodiak WOF
You are stuck on stupid. I'm not going to answer that question! - Gen Honore, New Orleans Sep 05
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Around here (can't say if it's the whole USAF or not), anyone from MSgt on down is called "Sgt", other than Airmen of course. Only CMSgts are different, referred to as "Chief."
You almost NEVER hear a difference between 1st and 2nd LTs.
Likewise, they don't always make a verbal distinction between a COL and an LTC. Both may be called "Col" in speech.
The only problem is the damned select ranks! They WILL be higher-ranked soon, but for now they're below that. That causes the most confusion with the wing commander. Technically they're still a COL, but they will be Brig Gen as soon as Congress ok's, and it's a one star-billet, so sometimes people will say "the General" even though they're not yet.
You almost NEVER hear a difference between 1st and 2nd LTs.
Likewise, they don't always make a verbal distinction between a COL and an LTC. Both may be called "Col" in speech.
The only problem is the damned select ranks! They WILL be higher-ranked soon, but for now they're below that. That causes the most confusion with the wing commander. Technically they're still a COL, but they will be Brig Gen as soon as Congress ok's, and it's a one star-billet, so sometimes people will say "the General" even though they're not yet.
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