| Acronym | Meaning |
| DAN | Dick, Ass, And Nuts. Used When Referring To A Smell, Particularly That Of A Soldier Who Hasn't Showered In A While. |
| ROAD | Retired On Active Duty (i.e., "ROAD Warrior") |
| RHIP | Rank Hath Its Privileges |
| FIIGMO | F*ck It, I've Got My Orders (a.k.a. "Short-timer's Disease") |
| FNG | F*cking New Guy. Soldier Coming To A Unit Straight From AIT. Sometimes Pronounced Fin-gee. |
| USMC | Uncle Sam's Moldy Crotch |
| FIGMO | F*ck It, Got My Orders —The State Of Apathy Between When Transfer Orders Are Received And When The Transfer Takes Place. |
| MARINE | Math And Reading Is Not Essential |
| ECE | Equine-Canine Extravaganza; I.e. Dog And Pony Show - Useless Perfection Of Duty Or Equipment For (usually) Bored Commanders Or Press/media |
| OCONUS | Outside CONtinental United States |