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After now being
"Joint" for 7 months I have learned a few things and was given a translation
data table that I am willing to share:
Military translations for those who didn't know.....
| Word/Phrase |
Navy/USMC |
Army |
Air
Force |
| Bathroom |
Head |
Latrine |
Powder Room |
| Bed |
Rack |
Cot |
A Single with
ruffle and duvet |
| Place to Eat |
Chow Hall |
Mess Hall |
Cafe' |
| Uniform |
Utilities |
BDU's |
Casual Wear |
| Lowest Enlisted
Rank |
Seaman |
Private |
Bobby or Jimmy |
| Highest Enlisted
Rank |
Chief |
Sergeant |
Bob or Jim |
| Officer RAnk |
Captain |
Colonel |
Robert or James |
| Punishment |
Captain's Mast |
Article 15 |
Time Out |
| Place to Sleep |
Billets |
Barracks |
Dormitory |
| Undergarments |
Skivvies |
Underwear |
Lingerie |
| Incarcerated |
Thrown in the Brig |
Put in confinement
facility |
Grounded |
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