| Acronym | Meaning |
| SOS | Same Old Sh*t; Sh*t On A Shingle (Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast/biscuit, A Breakfast Staple). |
| MARINE | Muscles Are Required Intelligence Not Essential |
| JANFU | Joint Army-Navy F*ck-up. |
| JAFO | Just Another F*cking Observer. Aviation Slang For The Co-pilot Or Observer On An Aircraft. |
| ECE | Equine-Canine Extravaganza; I.e. Dog And Pony Show - Useless Perfection Of Duty Or Equipment For (usually) Bored Commanders Or Press/media |
| FUBIJAR | F*ck You Buddy, I Am Just A Reservist! |
| RNR | Rest And Relaxation (also R&R). Used To Specify Activity During Leave/time-off; As In, "I Need A Little RnR." |
| POG | People Other Than Grunts (US Army Infantry); Permanently On The Ground (US Air Force, US Naval Aviation And US Army Aviation) |
| FUBIS | F*ck You, Buddy, I Am Shipping. Used Toward The End Of A Tour Of Duty To Indicate An Attitude Of General Apathy And Contempt. (see Also FIIGMO) |
| INI | Intoxication And Intercourse (also I&I). Used To Specify Activity During Leave/time-off; See RnR. |