| Acronym | Meaning |
| USMC | U Signed The Mother-f*ckin' Contract |
| FUBAR | F*cked Up Beyond All Recognition (Also: F*cked Up Beyond Any Recovery) |
| JANFU | Joint Army-Navy F*ck-up. |
| SOS | Same Old Sh*t; Sh*t On A Shingle (Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast/biscuit, A Breakfast Staple). |
| MARINE | My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment |
| FUGAZI | F*cked-up, Got Ambushed, Zipped-In |
| RPG | Rape Prevention Glasses, Rocket Propelled Grenade |
| BOHICA | Bend Over, Here It Comes Again |
| SST | Slang For The Vehicle Used To Remove Human Waste From The Portable Toilets Meaning, "Sh*t-Sucking Truck". |
| BCGS | Birth Control Glasses; See BCD |