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Military Lingo

 

You are likely to come across a number of terms and new vocabulary in Jarhead that are terms unique to the military. Links below provide military terms and definitions.

The Lingo. The military has a language all its own. Here are some of the common phrases you're likely to hear.

Military Lingo Test: See if you speak ROTC. Every group has its own jargon, and the U.S. military is no exception. Run this verbal obstacle course to see if you can decipher the true meanings of everything from AWOL to ZULU time.

The Resource Center: Lingo and Abbreviations: A glossary of terms unique to the military.

VetFriends.com . Lingo for all branches of the military.

 


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