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A Vietnam Combat Medic's Story John William Bennett. KILLED IN ACTION-STRUCK BY LIGHTNING A Vietnam Combat Medic's Story Killed in Action - Struck.
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After getting accountability of all 60 soldiers on site, the troop medic began checking soldiers for possible signs or symptoms from the strike, he said.


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X digit midget refers to the number of days till an individual goes on leave or retires. Recommended by user Steve Pinder. Dittybopper — A term in the Army refering to signals intelligence radio operators trained to utilize Morse Code. Also used as a verb to describe soldiers marching out of synch with a cadence. Dynamited Chicken — Term originating in the Navy referring to either chicken cacciatore or chicken a la king. They are typically provided with security and basic necessities provided by the unit they are embedded with.

Fart Sack — Refers to either a sleeping bag or an airman's flight suit. Aptly named due to the rapidity of a Jet Fighter's movement. First Light — The time of nautical twilight when the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon.

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Force Projection — The ability of a nation-state to extend military force beyond their borders. Fourth Point of Contact — From rolling after a successful parachute drop: a term to describe an individual's buttocks. The first three points are feet, calves, and back of the thigh. Recommended by user elisemorgan. This term originated during the Vietnam War and experienced limited use by civilians. Associated with the Navy, and can be used in the phrase "gedunk sailor" as a pejorative remark for inexperienced sailors. Recommended by user bensonmccloud. A Navy Grape is an individual who refuels aircraft.

An Air Force Grape, on the other hand, refers to an easy assignment, and can be used as a compliment when a service member makes something look easy. It references the closing of two other training facilities in San Diego, California and Orlando, Florida which are both feature far more enjoyable weather. The first CT school was located on top of a building where tar would get stuck to the bottom of students' shoes. Must never be used within the military to describe a pistol or rifle.

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Recommended by user JimBrown High Speed — An individual who his highly motivated and at or near peak efficacy. Can be used sarcastically. Recommended by user sara. Inactive Status — Members of the Reserves who are unable to train for points, receive pay, and cannot be considered for promotion.

Jawa — Term for an Army Soldier who is stationed in a desert area, named after the desert-dwelling aliens of "Star Wars. Joint Operation Planning — All type of planning involving joint military forces in regards to military operations including, but not limited to, mobilization, deployment, and sustainment. Latrine Queen — Air Force specific term for a trainee in basic who is in charge of the team responsible for cleaning bathrooms.

Often the object of fruitless searches undertaken by recruits at the behest of more experienced servicemembers. Typically this happens in extremely desperate situations. Major Nuclear Power — Any nation-state with a nuclear arsenal capable of being delivered to any other nation in the world. For example, cranberry sauce indicates turkey while applesauce indicates pork chops. Recommended by user Moving Like Pond Water — Moving so slowly that at unique term is required to describe it.

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Nut to Butt — The instruction used to tell Soldiers to line up in tight, forward facing line wherein one's nuts are in extreme proximity to the butt of Soldier before them. Officer of the Deck — Any officer charged with the operation of a ship. Reports to the commanding officer, executive officer, and navigator for relevant issues and concerns. Over the Hill — Missing in action or someone who has officially gone missing from their post.

Pad-eyes are used to secure airplanes with chains. A "pogue" is an individual who does not serve on the frontlines and performs non-combat oriented roles. Pollywog — A sailor who has not crossed the equator on a U. Navy ship. Recommended by user Terry Thomason. Puddle Pirate — Member of the Coast Guard. So called due to a fallacious belief that the Coast Guard never operates in deep water.

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Recommended by user wilburbythespea. Red Team — A body of experts on a specific topic who are instructed to research and suggest alternative methods regarding a planned course of action.

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