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Military Jargon

 

Aye Aye, Sir	Official acknowledgement of an order.
Barracks	A building where Marines live.
Blouse	Coat
Bulkhead	Wall
Bunk	Bed
CMC	Commandant of the Marine Corps
CO	Commanding Officer
Colors	The national flag
Cover	Hat
Deck	Floor
Drill	March
Field Day	Clean up the area.
Gangway	Move out of the way.
Gear locker	Storage room for cleaning purposes.
Gee Dunk	Candy, sweets etc.
Gung Ho	Working together in the spirit.
Hatch	Door
Head	Bathroom
NCO	Noncommissioned Officer
NCOIC	Noncommissioned Officer in Charge
Overhead	Ceiling
Passageway	Corridor or hallway.
PFT	Physical Fitness Test
Reveille	Time to get up
Secure	Stop work, put away, lock up.
Square away	Straighten up.
Swab	Mop
WM	Women Marine