Salute! Let's see if you civilians can decipher these choice words and acronyms that our men and women in uniform have developed over the years. WARNING: Some language may not be suitable for minors.
Question 1/12
wikimedia.org
When a piece of equipment is ruined with no way to fix it, what do they call it?
FUBAR
SUPER
RED DOG
Question 2/12
halloweencostumes.com
A sailor recruit in boot camp who does nefarious things like stealing at night or vandalizing is called what?
Ninja Joe
Charlie Ninja
Ricky Ninja
Question 3/12
dodlive.mil
This derogatory term for a Coast Guard member is used by those who don't think much of them.
Larry Lifeguard
Puddle Pirate
Shallow Hal
Question 4/12
channel4.com
A very aggressive or muscular female soldier or Marine is sometimes called this:
Insane Jane
Bitch Cassidy
Jane Wayne
Question 5/12
tracemypreps.com
What do soldiers call beef franks which are included in some MREs (meals ready to eat) so named for their number and unpleasant taste?
5 Weiner Woofs
5 Fingers of Death
5 Mouseketeers
Question 6/12
rt.com
Radio speak for "Lost Like a MotherF*****"
Lima Lima Martian Field
Lima Lima Mike Foxtrot
Lima Lima Mike Foster
Question 7/12
wikimedia.org
What is the thorough cleanup of the barracks (in anticipation of an inspection) called?
Green Day
Mess Dress
Field Day
Question 8/12
wikimedia.org
Small Arms Protective Inserts (which fit into the Interceptor body armor system) are called what?
Captain Americas
Mae Wests
Chicken Plates
Question 9/12
galaxyarmynavy.com
What might a soldier/sailor call a second lieutenant or ensign, in reference to the rank insignia - a single gold bar?
Butterbar
Cheese Stick
Butterfinger
Question 10/12
courtartist.com
A Bad Conduct Discharge, the less severe of the two types of punitive discharge, is also called this:
Bad Ass Detroit
Brat Case Dismissal
Big Chicken Dinner
Question 11/12
af.mil
A freshman at the United States Air Force Academy is called what?
Doofus
Bucket
Doolie
Question 12/12
doblu.com
What's another term for Missing in Action (MIA)?
Gone Elvis
Stray Cat
Gone Copperfield
Pretty shabby. You've never served in the military and the only time you ever had a battle incident was when you spilled your popcorn watching TV!
C+, Private
healwithoil.com
Right!
Nice job, soldier! You may have never served in the military, but you know that an IED is not an Iraqi-Educated Doctor.
B+, Colonel
pioneersofbearddom.com
Right!
Bravo Zulu! You have either served in the military, have family who have served, or have seen every John Wayne and Rambo movie!
A+, General
rogerebert.com
Right!
1
When a piece of equipment is ruined with no way to fix it, what do they call it?
FUBAR
SUPER
RED DOG
2
A sailor recruit in boot camp who does nefarious things like stealing at night or vandalizing is called what?
Ninja Joe
Charlie Ninja
Ricky Ninja
3
This derogatory term for a Coast Guard member is used by those who don't think much of them.
Larry Lifeguard
Puddle Pirate
Shallow Hal
4
A very aggressive or muscular female soldier or Marine is sometimes called this:
Insane Jane
Bitch Cassidy
Jane Wayne
5
What do soldiers call beef franks which are included in some MREs (meals ready to eat) so named for their number and unpleasant taste?
5 Weiner Woofs
5 Fingers of Death
5 Mouseketeers
6
Radio speak for "Lost Like a MotherF*****"
Lima Lima Martian Field
Lima Lima Mike Foxtrot
Lima Lima Mike Foster
7
What is the thorough cleanup of the barracks (in anticipation of an inspection) called?
Green Day
Mess Dress
Field Day
8
Small Arms Protective Inserts (which fit into the Interceptor body armor system) are called what?
Captain Americas
Mae Wests
Chicken Plates
9
What might a soldier/sailor call a second lieutenant or ensign, in reference to the rank insignia - a single gold bar?
Butterbar
Cheese Stick
Butterfinger
10
A Bad Conduct Discharge, the less severe of the two types of punitive discharge, is also called this:
Bad Ass Detroit
Brat Case Dismissal
Big Chicken Dinner
11
A freshman at the United States Air Force Academy is called what?
Doofus
Bucket
Doolie
12
What's another term for Missing in Action (MIA)?
Gone Elvis
Stray Cat
Gone Copperfield
