| Acronym | Meaning |
| MARINE | Math And Reading Is Not Essential |
| ROAD | Retired On Active Duty (i.e., "ROAD Warrior") |
| FIIGMO | F*ck It, I've Got My Orders (a.k.a. "Short-timer's Disease") |
| BCGS | Birth Control Glasses; See BCD |
| FUBIJAR | F*ck You Buddy, I Am Just A Reservist! |
| FTA | F*ck The Army; Fun Travel Adventure; Or Follow The Airborne |
| POG | People Other Than Grunts (US Army Infantry); Permanently On The Ground (US Air Force, US Naval Aviation And US Army Aviation) |
| DH | Darling Husband (used Almost Exclusively By Dependent Spouse Types) |
| LCPL | Abbreviation For The Rank Of Lance Corporal; Also Last Cleaning Position Left |
| TU | (or Tango Uniform) Tits Up. Broken. Not Working. |