From: "Roger Schmitt" <rschmitt@...>
Date: Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:27 am
Subject: Fw: FW: Military Terminology and Translations
(Mod note: I took liberties with the punctuation to make it more readable. R~)
Emphasis on something that has always been suspected.
Military Terminology and Translations
Word: NAVY /CG, MARINES, ARMY, AIR FORCE
Bathroom: Head, Head, Latrine, Powder Room
Bed: Rack, Rack, Cot, A Single with Ruffle and Duvet
Cafeteria: Chow Hall, Mess Hall, Mess Hall, Café
Uniforms: Dungarees, Utilities, BDUs, Casual Wear
Troops: Seaman, Marine, Private, Bobby or Jimmy
Sr. NCO: Chief, Gunny, Sergeant, Bob or Jim
Sr. Officer: Captain, Colonel, Colonel, Robert or James
Captain's Punishment: Mast, Office Hours, Article 15, Time Out
Housing: Billets, Barracks, Barracks, Dormitory
Underwear: Skivvies, Skivvies, Underwear, Lingerie
Jail: Brig, Brig, Confinement, Grounded Facility