What kind of jargon do you use as a veteran that your civilian counterparts simply don't understand?

SGT Timothy Stroud — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:58:50 -0500

When we talk in a world of "alien acronyms," it is no wonder why some civilians look at us as we are speaking a foreign language. One of my favorites is BAH. On one of the billboards along the highway to Ft. Hood, it reads, "Use your BAH to pay for your home." I chuckle especially around Christmas time (Bah Humbug!) as civilians drive to see their military families. I wonder if they know that it stands for Basic Allowance for Housing?

Response by SGT Timothy Stroud made Dec 10 at 2014 3:56 PM

SGT Timothy Stroud — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 15:56:26 -0500

Does anyone have any great stories to share about mistaken words?

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Mar 13 at 2015 7:35 PM

PFC Zanie Young — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:35:27 -0400

I use quite a few too, like Chow Time, oh dark hundred, PX and ate up, just to name a few...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2015 2:40 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 02:40:52 -0400

I use to work with nothing but civilians in a construction job. I was their warehouse manager. Just coming off a drill weekend, "OK listen up. I need this conex squared away, dress right dress, looking pretty. After that, at 0945 hours, al of you need to be in my office for a standard brief. Tracking?"

Needless to say, they were not.

Response by SCPO Lloyd Sikes made Dec 31 at 2023 1:41 PM

SCPO Lloyd Sikes — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:41:44 -0500

Almost any acronym with more than 2 letters. I like FUBAR