19Detail-Any Scout not in Cav Troop-Tankers don't tend to treat us any better than the Infantry.
Sham Shield-Spec 4(E-4 paygrade US Army) rank insignia-so named for a Spec 4's ability to "sham" (avoid work) out of most, if not all, possible work details. Thus showing his "leadership" abilities, i.e. avoiding other higher leaders, "delegating" authority, finding some more hard working(gullible/less experienced/lower rank),etc.
Spec 4 Mafia- Those denizens of the underworld whose sole purpose is to ensure all PFC's and below live in constant torment, fear, and privation. This is to ensure less observation/interference of senior NCO's and to amuse the collective Spec 4's (hence the mention of their infernal heritage). Mostly used in line companies (Infantry/Cav/Armor/some Arty). These creatures are a pack animal (no less than 4 will be encountered at one time), and allowed by higher authorities to roam free to commit their energies (depredations/atrocities) on lower life forms as long as the mission gets completed and the medical profile lists stay to a minimum.
Full Bird Private-Spec 4 not included in the "mafia", Spec 4's with no "mafia" organized in unit, average US Army Spec 4. Referred to because of the eagle on the rank device, the shape of the rank (inverted PFC rank), and the treatment/respect they receive(possibly because of their mental/professional abilities).
Sack of Shit Landing (as opposed to a proper PLF(Parachute Landing Fall)- The average landing/impact description of a US Paratrooper (and most other countries from what I've seen) on impact with the ground. Referenced as, "How'ed you're landing go?" "SOS, I landed like a sack of shit!".
Non Tactical Night Jump- Jumping with one's eyes closed
Fun Jump/Hollywood Jump-Jump without gear, higher than 1000+ ft AGL exit, no reason for the jump (no follow on mission).
Sky Shark-Inexperienced or asinine paratrooper who steals his/her fellow paratroopers air,or collides with other jumpers (with possible entanglements). Not proceeded with dramatic music (Dunna, dunna,dunna...) thus hard to spot if you are marked as they're prey.
Ranger Candy- Motrin, ubiquitous medical prescription for most non surgical medical needs in Ranger community (now spreading through out the rest of the US Army).
PX Ranger-Personnel known for accomplishing through commerce what most attain through merit and/or valor, i.e. "Stolen Valor", or buying ribbons/patchs/awards/badges and wearing badges they haven't earned.
FO-F'ing Off- usual activity for Forward Observers when not engaged in actual tactical duties.
(yep D'fly you're secrets out!)
ALICE-Another Ludicris Insane Clown Expedition- Preparatory phase to a Goat Rope (see also goat f**k,cluster f**k, clown bomb, clown shoes,etc.), i.e. bad situation perpetrated by severe stupidity.
Football Bat-A thing that is beyond useless, stupid, ill concieved,ass backwards, wrong on multiple levels.As in, "Son you're as f**ked up as football bat!" (see also swimming cleats, arctic swimshorts, soccer flippers, etc.).
They're coming back slowly but surely. Will post more as brain housing group makes more connections.
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