A list of military terms, acronyms and expressions

Sea dust: Naval term used for table salt.

SLRP: Acronym used for Survey, Liaison & Reconnaissance Party – an organization formed from a Marine air-ground task force and Navy support element, which is introduced into an objective area prior to arrival of the fly-in echelon.

And a wake-up: Expression used when counting down the days before leaving an assignment or duty station.

Shower shoe: A nickname of endearment given to junior Marines fresh from boot camp… before they reach the nickname of “boot.”

FEBA: Acronym used for the Forward Edge of the Battle Area, the line of departure where a unit enters enemy territory.

Chinese field day: A form of field day where all furniture in the room is removed for extensive cleaning.

Barracks Rat: A nickname given to Marines who rarely voluntarily leave their living quarters.

POTUS: Acronym used to abbreviate President of the United States. It was originally used by the Secret Service.

LZ: Acronym used for Landing Zone, a clearing designated as the place where a helicopter can land.

The Stumps: A term of endearment for Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in the Mojave Desert.

Box-kicker: A nickname used for a service member who works in supply, specifically, a warehouse clerk.

Winchester: Expression used when pilots are out of ordnance or an individual is out of ammunition.

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