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Originally Posted by Earthpig
FOBBIT- person who stays primarily in the FOB(forward Operating Base) the Desk jockeys got so mad about it, I heard, it became an Article 15 offense for calling someone a fobbit.:
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Apparently as with many insults over time it became a term of endearment. Or someone within the military hierarchy developed a sense of humor. Nah.
'Those who don't leave the base are called "fobbits." Going "back to the FOB" means going back to safety. And being "the head fobbit" means being the mayor - a term Ringhisen enjoys.'
'Head Fobbit' Works for Quality of Life at Forward Operating Base