Date: February 13, Author: pdoggbiker Comments I came across these posts while surfing the internet and thought it would be cool to combine them, add pictures and then post here for my readers. Finally, the last group lists Artillery terms, which might be universal across branches.
Note: in some cases, I have added to the definitions within the first two groups to help clarify them or their uses. So many slang terms, Vietnamese words and specialized usages are used by U. Until he picks up the current slang, he is marked as a recent arrival. With the Vietnam-bound replacement in mind, Army Times has compiled the following list of non-standard terms used in Vietnam. Each Vietnam-bound soldier should find several terms below which will speed his adjustment to Vietnam.
Benny always claimed to be 39 years old. Pilots, when wanting to adjust a radio frequency may reference JB and a number. Jack Benny up It has a mandarin collar and is very tight in the bodice with the skirt split to the waist. Worn over loose silk pants. In Vietnam it can mean many, much, big, huge, very, etc.
The cumulative effect of years of betel nut chewing is to totally blacken the teeth. When triggered, these mines launch into the air and then detonate at about waist height. Also referred as a serviceman who tried to be a straight arrow and failed. See straight arrow. B52 bombers. Slang for the front seater in a Cobra. Infantry soldiers in the field do not receive these because of the added weight and are stored at the firebase supply upon their return.
Dap greeting sometimes include a hug. Military Assistance Comd Vietnam. Alternately used as an expression of relief that one has avoided being killed even if they are injured or maimed. Their jobs were to motivate and entertain…some were known to visit troops in desolate areas out in the bush. These brave pilots often placed themselves at risk by landing during a firefight with the enemy to pick up wounded soldiers.
