RP – Regimental Policeman This is an infantry soldier who volumteered as a policeman within the battalion. Not a true policeman, an RP was generally used to man the front desk, guard the prisoners and assist an MP in his duties. MP – Military Policeman (see Meathead) The MP was a trained policeman with […]
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Another term for the guardroom or military jail. Other terms are Digger Slammer Piss Can Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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The Commanding Officer. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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(The Shack) Living quarters of any kind, no reference to quality/comfort. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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(ORs) term for non commissioned members of the army. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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Non-serviceable, non-functioning, broken, official jargon. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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An uncomplimentary term for a member of the Military Police. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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Knife, Fork, Spoon. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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Artillery soldier. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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A large insulated container used for serving and storing food in field operations. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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