| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDAT | Computerized Dumb-Ass Tanker (in The Era Of Modern Weaponry) |
| DILLIGAFF | Do I Look Like I Give A Flying F*ck? |
| ECE | Equine-Canine Extravaganza; I.e. Dog And Pony Show - Useless Perfection Of Duty Or Equipment For (usually) Bored Commanders Or Press/media |
| NFG | No F*cking Good, A.k.a. Busted, Non Functional, Broken. Also "New F*cking Guy" |
| ARMY | Ain't Ready For The Marines Yet; Airforce Rejected Me Yesterday; Aren't Really Men Yet |
| FYYFF | F*ck You, You F*cking F*ck |
| FUBB | F*cked Up Beyond Belief (A Worst-Case Scenario) |
| USMC | University Of Science And Mystical Culture |
| NDG | No Damn Good |
| SNAFU | Situation Normal: All F*cked Up |