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Military slang is a colloquial language used by and associated with members of various military forces. This page lists slang words or phrases that originate with military forces, are used exclusively by military personnel or are strongly associated with military organizations.
This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).
Military slang is an array of colloquial terminology used commonly by military personnel, including slang which is unique to or originates with the armed forces.In English-speaking countries, it often takes the form of abbreviations/acronyms or derivations of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, or otherwise incorporates aspects of formal military terms and concepts.
The parade formation commander and other officers execute the hand salute or execute sabre salute if available (especially if full dress uniform is worn) (and if present on parade the company guidon bearers dip them in salute about 90 degrees above the ground), while everyone but the right file or left file in either case turns their heads to ...
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The military hand salute is thought to have originated as a stylized hat tip; while the civilian may return a salute via a hat tip. [1] In its modern use, the hat tip has been replaced by the nod as a manner of respect. If one man gives another the nod, he should return in kind with either the casual nod up or the formal nod down. [citation needed]
It’s a new day and yet so many are on edge. Our politics are inflamed, and social media only adds… ADL says ‘awkward’ Musk gesture ‘not a Nazi salute’: ‘This is a delicate moment’
By Beth Braccio Hering, Special to CareerBuilder Being called in by a superior to discuss a topic both of you would probably prefer not to touch can be difficult, but if an employee can limit ...