What are some special or unusual titles for a billet/MOS/speciality?

SPC Michael Dugan — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:18:40 -0500

I just learned that title 'Marine Gunner' or 'Gunner' is a specific title or billet referring to a specific Marine who is of rank CWO2 through CWO5. must have at least 16 years in service and be at least an E7 upon receiving his/her warrant, etc. I won't be more specific or will run out of allowable characters. Any other special/unusual(?) titles for a billet/MOS of this nature, in *any* branch?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 25 at 2016 12:23 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:23:02 -0500

More specifically, "Gunner" is an MTOE'd Warrant position position that exists solely in Infantry units. There's generally one per INF BN.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2016 1:35 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:35:12 -0500

In the Army:
Infantry = Grunt, Ground-Pounder, Door-Kicker, Boot-Stomper, 11 Bang-Bang
Military Police = Soldier F*cker, Rent-a-Cop, Wannabe Cop
Engineer = Caveman
Cavalry Scout = Brokeback Recon, Horse-Handler, Baby Tanker

Not sure if this actually answered what you were asking. But these are MOS nicknames I have heard since I came into the Army.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Feb 25 at 2016 11:57 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:57:08 -0500

"Gunner" is a universally applied term to Marine Warrant Officers. However, the TRUE Gunner is an Warrant Officer (any grade) in the 03-Infantry MOS' (0306?).

Response by SGT Richard H. made Feb 29 at 2016 12:42 PM

SGT Richard H. — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:42:59 -0500

I don't know about MOS, but the best job title ever in the civilian world is "Erection Superintendent" (refers to someone in charge of iron workers)