Members of the Australian military (known officially as the Australian Defence Force or ADF) use many unique slang terms. The ADF is made up of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army, and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Each have their own distinct traditions but share a defence force culture. Some military slang words, such as digger, have become widely used by Australians in general. However, most slang used in the ADF is restricted to its personnel. Keep in mind the lack of sources on this page.

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ACE, spelt ASM , Warrant officer Class 2 of a RAEME unit, Artificer Sergeant Major. "G'day ace, how are ya Sir?"

, Warrant officer Class 2 of a RAEME unit, Artificer Sergeant Major. "G'day ace, how are ya Sir?" Ace fuckheads - headquarters in an armoured unit. Comes from the callsigns 9A, 9C, 9E, 9F, 9H. '90s usage. Being the 2ic, Tech. O, LO, SSM and SQMS, respectively.

- headquarters in an armoured unit. Comes from the callsigns 9A, 9C, 9E, 9F, 9H. '90s usage. Being the 2ic, Tech. O, LO, SSM and SQMS, respectively. ACMS - Army Capability Management System - Because entering all your data in three systems isnt enough (ROMAN, PMKeyS, and MILIS). ACMS excels at reversing the pareto principle, that is, instead of 20% of the work accounting for 80% of the assets, ACMS creates 80% of the work to account for less than 20% of the Army's assets.

- Because entering all your data in three systems isnt enough (ROMAN, PMKeyS, and MILIS). ACMS excels at reversing the pareto principle, that is, instead of 20% of the work accounting for 80% of the assets, ACMS creates 80% of the work to account for less than 20% of the Army's assets. Adgie - Refers to a RAAF airfield defence guard. Commonly understood to not be seen past the FLOSS (see FLOSS)

- Refers to a RAAF airfield defence guard. Commonly understood to not be seen past the FLOSS (see FLOSS) Aero-flage - The RAAF's ridiculous attempt to design camoflage for the sky. Can also be described as "Cloud-Cam" (See also Aqua-flage)

- The RAAF's ridiculous attempt to design camoflage for the sky. Can also be described as "Cloud-Cam" (See also Aqua-flage) After fives - Refers to the plain black spit polished dress shoe worn by soldiers either with their pollies or after dinner to give their feet a rest from their boots.

- Refers to the plain black spit polished dress shoe worn by soldiers either with their pollies or after dinner to give their feet a rest from their boots. Air Base - A RAAF Base as described by the Australian media, Army and Navy personnel. "Today, an Army C130 Hercules was seen landing at Air Base Amberly."

- A RAAF Base as described by the Australian media, Army and Navy personnel. "Today, an Army C130 Hercules was seen landing at Air Base Amberly." Airy-fairies - Refers to Air Force personnel, usually used by the Army or Navy. Rarely heard these days.

- Refers to Air Force personnel, usually used by the Army or Navy. Rarely heard these days. A.J. (A Jay) - Army Jerk. A derogatory term often used by civilians, RAAF and Navy personnel in reference to soldiers in townships with large concentrations of soldiers (particularly Darwin and Townsville). Also often used by soldiers in reference to other soldiers behaving badly in public, for example "He was being a real AJ" or "They were acting like a bunch of real AJ's and giving the rest of us a bad name". As in 'this was written by an A.J....'. Like many derogatory terms, AJ has been "taken back" by the AJs. In other words it's OK for us to say it, but you might get a slap if you say it, depending on tone and location.

- Army Jerk. A derogatory term often used by civilians, RAAF and Navy personnel in reference to soldiers in townships with large concentrations of soldiers (particularly Darwin and Townsville). Also often used by soldiers in reference to other soldiers behaving badly in public, for example "He was being a real AJ" or "They were acting like a bunch of real AJ's and giving the rest of us a bad name". As in 'this was written by an A.J....'. Like many derogatory terms, AJ has been "taken back" by the AJs. In other words it's OK for us to say it, but you might get a slap if you say it, depending on tone and location. A.J. fade-away - Refers to a soldier's ability to disapear when they are required to do something or attend something "after 1600 hr marridies did the A.J fade-away from the boozer". also refers to the habit of Army personnel to fade away when having a night out, usually in the form of leaving without saying goodbye to the people they are there with. Often used to describe the habit of Army males leaving the females they have been trying to become romantically involved with. As in "Where'd you end up last night, I didn't see you after dinner?" "Yeah I did the old A.J. fade-away"

- Refers to a soldier's ability to disapear when they are required to do something or attend something "after 1600 hr marridies did the A.J fade-away from the boozer". also refers to the habit of Army personnel to fade away when having a night out, usually in the form of leaving without saying goodbye to the people they are there with. Often used to describe the habit of Army males leaving the females they have been trying to become romantically involved with. As in "Where'd you end up last night, I didn't see you after dinner?" "Yeah I did the old A.J. fade-away" AJAX Packet - Ajax packets were placed in the front windows of married quarters to indicate to single men that the man of the house was away, AJAX, AJ Away at Exercise. See OMO. See also FAB.

- Ajax packets were placed in the front windows of married quarters to indicate to single men that the man of the house was away, AJAX, AJ Away at Exercise. See OMO. See also FAB. Anchor Wanker -A derogatory term to describe Navy personnel by the members of the other two services. A synonym for Seaweed Sucker.

-A derogatory term to describe Navy personnel by the members of the other two services. A synonym for Seaweed Sucker. Angel Raper - Air Defence Regiment (Surface-Air Missiles) member, part of the Royal Australian Artillery.

- Air Defence Regiment (Surface-Air Missiles) member, part of the Royal Australian Artillery. Angry Chook - Army Chinook heavy lift helicopter.

- Army Chinook heavy lift helicopter. Angry Palm Tree - Army or Navy helicopter.

- Army or Navy helicopter. APC - Armoured personnel carrier.

- Armoured personnel carrier. APC - Arm, pits, and crotch, a type of bath taken in the bush with limited water.

- Arm, pits, and crotch, a type of bath taken in the bush with limited water. Arc-up - To initiate an engagement against an enemy force with offensive fire. Also to shout at, as in "Sarge arced-up at me for not ironing my DPCUs."

- To initiate an engagement against an enemy force with offensive fire. Also to shout at, as in "Sarge arced-up at me for not ironing my DPCUs." Arse-end Arnold - Used to refer to the person who is guarding the rear in any field patrol formation (typically used by Army).

- Used to refer to the person who is guarding the rear in any field patrol formation (typically used by Army). Arse Ripping - RAN version of a Face Ripping. Also described as 'Getting torn a new one'

- RAN version of a Face Ripping. Also described as 'Getting torn a new one' Argit short for Arghhh get fucked!

short for Arghhh get fucked! Army appreciation day - Pay day.

- Pay day. Ahp response diggers may give if someone requires their attention, a general response to instruction, or when name is called on parade. It is a bastardisation of "Sir".

response diggers may give if someone requires their attention, a general response to instruction, or when name is called on parade. It is a bastardisation of "Sir". Aqua-flage The RAN's attempt to design camoflage and make a cameo appearance beside Rihanna in the movie Battleship. Also known as Wet-Cam, Boat-Cam and...actually nobody cares ...it just looks silly. (See also Aero-flage).

The RAN's attempt to design camoflage and make a cameo appearance beside Rihanna in the movie Battleship. Also known as Wet-Cam, Boat-Cam and...actually nobody cares ...it just looks silly. (See also Aero-flage). AusCam - An abbreviation of Australian camouflage, the standard camouflage pattern on Australian Military equipment.

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Back-ups - Seconds (when having a meal).

- Seconds (when having a meal). Bag, the - Conduct After Capture (CAC) training. Formerly known as Resistance To Interrogation (RTI) training. Also referred to as "getting bagged" or "going in the bag".

- Conduct After Capture (CAC) training. Formerly known as Resistance To Interrogation (RTI) training. Also referred to as "getting bagged" or "going in the bag". Bagger - Air Force term for a married member living off-base. Refers to brown-bagging meals from home instead of eating in the Mess.

- Air Force term for a married member living off-base. Refers to meals from home instead of eating in the Mess. Bagus - From the Indonesian word for good, Bagus (pronounced in an Australian accent as baggis), is used by Indonesian linguists as an alternative for good.

- From the Indonesian word for good, Bagus (pronounced in an Australian accent as baggis), is used by Indonesian linguists as an alternative for good. Bait layer - An Army cook. Refers to a person who drops poison meat to kill dingos.

- An Army cook. Refers to a person who drops poison meat to kill dingos. Balder - Refers to a conversation not worth having.

- Refers to a conversation not worth having. Bang Fuck - The two sounds that make up a Negligent / Unauthorised Discharge. See also "Career Dissipation Light".

- The two sounds that make up a Negligent / Unauthorised Discharge. See also "Career Dissipation Light". Bang Seat - Ejection seat.

- Ejection seat. Bang Stick - A rifle.

- A rifle. Banjo - Refers to a bacon and egg breakfast roll wrapped in tin foil and delivered in hot boxes typically to troops staying overnight at the range.

- Refers to a bacon and egg breakfast roll wrapped in tin foil and delivered in hot boxes typically to troops staying overnight at the range. Barbecue - After firing weapons at the range, or on exercise, the unit will spend as long as it takes to clean all the weapons. This is called a barbecue. "After we finish here, we're going back to the barracks for a barbecue." "A barbecue! Great! Will there be beer and snags?" "Ha ha ha, no son, it's not that kind of barbecue." Derived from the similar appearance of both a barbecue and a weapon cleaning bath made from a 44-gallon drum that has been cut lengthwise.

- After firing weapons at the range, or on exercise, the unit will spend as long as it takes to clean all the weapons. This is called a barbecue. "After we finish here, we're going back to the barracks for a barbecue." "A barbecue! Great! Will there be beer and snags?" "Ha ha ha, no son, it's not that kind of barbecue." Derived from the similar appearance of both a barbecue and a weapon cleaning bath made from a 44-gallon drum that has been cut lengthwise. Barracks lawyer - A soldier who professes to know everything about military law, who reckons he could have probably got David Hicks out of Gitmo by finding a technicality in his charge sheet.

- A soldier who professes to know everything about military law, who reckons he could have probably got David Hicks out of Gitmo by finding a technicality in his charge sheet. Base Rat - A female civilian resident of a garrison town who can be frequently found on an Army barracks at the consecutive invitation of a high number of male soldiers.

- A female civilian resident of a garrison town who can be frequently found on an Army barracks at the consecutive invitation of a high number of male soldiers. Bash - To mould a KFF (q.v.) or beret into an acceptable, close-fitting shape.

- To mould a (q.v.) or beret into an acceptable, close-fitting shape. Bastardisation - An archaic term used in reference to illegal initiations and punishments that often involved putting subordinates or peers in highly irregular situations.

- An archaic term used in reference to illegal initiations and punishments that often involved putting subordinates or peers in highly irregular situations. Bat - Masturbation.

- Masturbation. Bat cave - Secluded place adorned with or having access to pornographic material. (e.g., assemblage (Sigs Corps). connex, command bunker/pit (Infantry Corps, Engineers Corps), armoured command vehicle (Armoured Corps)). Usually used on long deployments or exercises. In training establishments, also denotes a supposedly secret location where dirty clothing and other contraband is hidden by recruits prior to an inspection.

- Secluded place adorned with or having access to pornographic material. (e.g., assemblage (Sigs Corps). connex, command bunker/pit (Infantry Corps, Engineers Corps), armoured command vehicle (Armoured Corps)). Usually used on long deployments or exercises. In training establishments, also denotes a supposedly secret location where dirty clothing and other contraband is hidden by recruits prior to an inspection. Battle tranny - Refers to a portable device (cf. transistor radio) used to access FM/AM radio stations (often cammed up by individual soldiers).

- Refers to a portable device (cf. transistor radio) used to access FM/AM radio stations (often cammed up by individual soldiers). Bayo - Bayonet Assault Course.

- Bayonet Assault Course. BBDA - Back blast danger area a term used when firing shoulder fired rockets such as the M72 or 84mm Carl Gustav. Also used in emails that are sent out that nobody wants anyone else to see "check your BBDA" you would then check your rear for any onlookers

- Back blast danger area a term used when firing shoulder fired rockets such as the M72 or 84mm Carl Gustav. Also used in emails that are sent out that nobody wants anyone else to see "check your BBDA" you would then check your rear for any onlookers BBDA Bag - A fabric sack designed to be attached to the rear of the 84mm Carl Gustav Medium Direct Fire Support Weapon to contain the back blast. Belongs to the same equipment set at 'left-handed screwdrivers' and 'long weights'

- A fabric sack designed to be attached to the rear of the 84mm Carl Gustav Medium Direct Fire Support Weapon to contain the back blast. Belongs to the same equipment set at 'left-handed screwdrivers' and 'long weights' BBPAG - Big Black Plastic Army Gun - refers to the M60 GPMG (in contrast to the LBPAG (M16) and LGPAG (F88))

- Big Black Plastic Army Gun - refers to the M60 GPMG (in contrast to the LBPAG (M16) and LGPAG (F88)) Bed Wetter - RAAF term for a RAAF apprentice who looks far too young to be enlisted

- RAAF term for a RAAF apprentice who looks far too young to be enlisted Bean counter - Refers to anyone that knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing. Can also refer to military accountants and unit resource managers.

- Refers to anyone that knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing. Can also refer to military accountants and unit resource managers. Beasting - To Beast means to stand over or monster a subordinate. The expression is more commonly used by officers. For example, He copped a beasting off the Sergeant Major .

- To Beast means to stand over or a subordinate. The expression is more commonly used by officers. For example, . Bedpan scrapper - medic

- Bear - EW Operator. From the location of 7 SIG REGT at Cabarlah, QLD as in Cabarlah Bears

- EW Operator. From the location of 7 SIG REGT at Cabarlah, QLD as in Cabarlah Bears Beer Issue - "Two beers per night perhaps" Refers to the practice of issuing each sailor two beers either on a special occasion or (rarely) when the time can be spared.

- "Two beers per night perhaps" Refers to the practice of issuing each sailor two beers either on a special occasion or (rarely) when the time can be spared. Bible - Pornographic magazines.

- Pornographic magazines. Bin-A-Raffie - A not so nice prank where members of the Army attached to the Air Force would throw intoxicated airmen in garbage bins and place bets on how long it takes for them to escape. Game first played at RAAF Williamtown by members of 16 Air Defence Regiment the night before the start of Ex ACES NORTH, late 1987 or 88. The term "Get me another Raafie: This one is ripped!" was coined at the same time.

- A not so nice prank where members of the Army attached to the Air Force would throw intoxicated airmen in garbage bins and place bets on how long it takes for them to escape. Game first played at RAAF Williamtown by members of 16 Air Defence Regiment the night before the start of Ex ACES NORTH, late 1987 or 88. The term "Get me another Raafie: This one is ripped!" was coined at the same time. Bin chicken - A designation at ARTC Kapooka for the recruit in charge of cleaning out the rubbish bins.

- A designation at ARTC Kapooka for the recruit in charge of cleaning out the rubbish bins. Bird bath - Washing of Aircrft after coming back from a flight over water (salt water), Hygienic activity taken by a soldier in the field to clean body parts, utilising any available resources such as baby wipes or a small basin of water. This action replaces normal daily showering or bathing at home. Also refers to the airfield spray system used to wash salt residue from maritime patrol aircraft.

- Washing of Aircrft after coming back from a flight over water (salt water), Hygienic activity taken by a soldier in the field to clean body parts, utilising any available resources such as baby wipes or a small basin of water. This action replaces normal daily showering or bathing at home. Also refers to the airfield spray system used to wash salt residue from maritime patrol aircraft. Bird gunner - Air Defence Regiment (Surface-Air Missiles) member, division of the Royal Australian Artillery.

- Air Defence Regiment (Surface-Air Missiles) member, division of the Royal Australian Artillery. Bird shit - Officer pips. Older style DPCU had rank slides on the epaulettes, inferring a bird has shit on the officers shoulder.

- Officer pips. Older style DPCU had rank slides on the epaulettes, inferring a bird has shit on the officers shoulder. BJ - Big Juby.

- Big Juby. Black Magic - A term used by infantrymen to describe any process or discipline which is incomprehensible to them (eg Computers, radios, shoe laces etc).

- A term used by infantrymen to describe any process or discipline which is incomprehensible to them (eg Computers, radios, shoe laces etc). Blade - Descriptive term for an SAS soldier. "He's a blade'. (From the Winged sword/dagger beret badge of the SAS.)

- Descriptive term for an SAS soldier. "He's a blade'. (From the Winged sword/dagger beret badge of the SAS.) Blair - A waste of Military funds

- A waste of Military funds Black handers - Air Force term for maintenance personnel working on mechanical systems; i.e., those who get their hands dirty because they are not well educated(cf. gay traders ).

- Air Force term for maintenance personnel working on mechanical systems; i.e., those who get their hands dirty because they are not well educated(cf. ). Black hat or Blackhead - Refers to either Armoured Corps personnel (Black Berets) or to non-SAS personnel (who wear very dark blue berets that look black) posted to the SAS regiment.

- Refers to either Armoured Corps personnel (Black Berets) or to non-SAS personnel (who wear very dark blue berets that look black) posted to the SAS regiment. Black plastic fantastic - slang for the M16 when the SLR and M16 were the common service rifles.

- slang for the M16 when the SLR and M16 were the common service rifles. Blanket stacker/blanket counter - a Q-bloke. Trained to make large stacks of blankets in the Q-store, and to make sure that the blankets stay where they are. Fully aware of the risk of a collapsing stack of blankets, these highly trained warriors have the stealth of a ninja and the reflexes of a cat.

- a Q-bloke. Trained to make large stacks of blankets in the Q-store, and to make sure that the blankets stay where they are. Fully aware of the risk of a collapsing stack of blankets, these highly trained warriors have the stealth of a ninja and the reflexes of a cat. Blood bath - The US Meritorious Unit Commendation. Awarded to some Australian Army units for actions during the Vietnam and Korean conflicts. See Swimming Pool.

- The US Meritorious Unit Commendation. Awarded to some Australian Army units for actions during the Vietnam and Korean conflicts. Blowie/blow fly - Refers to Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Environmental Health personnel.

- Refers to Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Environmental Health personnel. Blow Flow – see Blowies. Also the civilian contractor who removes the contents of a Honey Pot (see below) when latrines are not allowed to be dug.

– see Blowies. Also the civilian contractor who removes the contents of a (see below) when latrines are not allowed to be dug. Bludging on the Queen's shilling - Derogatory term for any attempt to avoid overseas deployment. i.e. Being willing to serve and draw pay in peace time but not in war.

- Derogatory term for any attempt to avoid overseas deployment. i.e. Being willing to serve and draw pay in peace time but not in war. Blue orchids - Derogatory term for Air Force personnel (used by soldiers and sailors in reference to their preciousness and scarceness). Also a non-derogatory term used to describe RAAF personnel during WW2 due to their Service Dress Uniform appearing more glamorous than that of other Commonwealth Air Forces.

- Derogatory term for Air Force personnel (used by soldiers and sailors in reference to their preciousness and scarceness). Also a non-derogatory term used to describe RAAF personnel during WW2 due to their Service Dress Uniform appearing more glamorous than that of other Commonwealth Air Forces. Blues - Navy or Air Force (Blue) Service Dress uniform. Also Blue Suiter or Blue job , a member of the RAAF (not necessarily wearing blues). Army full dress uniform, commonly used at the RMC. Once issued to all ranks from Sergeant upwards.

- Navy or Air Force (Blue) Service Dress uniform. Also or , a member of the RAAF (not necessarily wearing blues). Army full dress uniform, commonly used at the RMC. Once issued to all ranks from Sergeant upwards. Blunt - A derogative term to describe anyone deemed not to be at the sharp end (i.e., front-line/operational). Always a favourite of fighter pilots, who believe that pretty much anyone that isn't strapped into a bang seat (q.v.) is a blunt.

- A derogative term to describe anyone deemed not to be at the sharp end (i.e., front-line/operational). Always a favourite of fighter pilots, who believe that pretty much anyone that isn't strapped into a (q.v.) is a blunt. Boffin - An Army electronics/communications technician.

- An Army electronics/communications technician. Bog/date roll - Toilet paper.

- Toilet paper. Boggy - Short for bograt , the slang term for a Pilot Officer (the most junior commissioned Air Force Officer rank).

- Short for , the slang term for a Pilot Officer (the most junior commissioned Air Force Officer rank). BOHICA - Bend Over, Here It Comes Again. Often heard prior to the delivery of a pineapple (q.v.); i.e., one is about to be lumbered with an unpleasant task.

- Bend Over, Here It Comes Again. Often heard prior to the delivery of a (q.v.); i.e., one is about to be lumbered with an unpleasant task. Bomb up - To be issued or restocked with ammunition, equipment, or stores.

- To be issued or restocked with ammunition, equipment, or stores. Boned in - To be yelled at for doing something wrong (RAN) e.g. 'The Buffer boned me in for being late on watch'.

- To be yelled at for doing something wrong (RAN) e.g. 'The Buffer boned me in for being late on watch'. Bongos - In general, equipment; often refers to field equipment, webbing and/or packs carried on the person. Pack up your bongos and get on that truck.

- In general, equipment; often refers to field equipment, webbing and/or packs carried on the person. Bookie [Bukie] or Bookoo - Many. As in 'How many rounds do we need?' 'Bookie rounds, Boss' Presumably derived during the Vietnam period from the Indo China French 'Beaucoup'.

- Many. As in 'How many rounds do we need?' 'Bookie rounds, Boss' Presumably derived during the Vietnam period from the Indo China French 'Beaucoup'. Boots - A suck up. Refers to somebody who is so far up somebody else's backside that all that you can see is his/her boots.

- A suck up. Refers to somebody who is so far up somebody else's backside that all that you can see is his/her boots. Boozer - Pub or Bar on an Army Base; usually a Soldiers' Boozer as distinct from a Sergeants' or Officers' Mess.

- Pub or Bar on an Army Base; usually a Soldiers' Boozer as distinct from a Sergeants' or Officers' Mess. Boss - A complimentary term used by soldiers to refer to their immediate superior officer, usually their Platoon Commander, but can be other Officers in their unit, in the chain of command like the Company Commander or Company 2IC (Second in Charge). E.g., Do you know what we're doing today, boss? Implies respect: unpopular and/or incompetent officers remain 'sir' or 'ma'am'. Also used in the British Armed Forces.

- A complimentary term used by soldiers to refer to their immediate superior officer, usually their Platoon Commander, but can be other Officers in their unit, in the chain of command like the Company Commander or Company 2IC (Second in Charge). E.g., Implies respect: unpopular and/or incompetent officers remain 'sir' or 'ma'am'. Also used in the British Armed Forces. Brass - A high ranking officer. Referring to the amount of brass on someone's uniform.

- A high ranking officer. Referring to the amount of brass on someone's uniform. Brass Party - Soldiers tasked with clearing the firing mound of spent brass and link after a range shoot. Not nearly as fun as it might initially sound.

- Soldiers tasked with clearing the firing mound of spent brass and link after a range shoot. Not nearly as fun as it might initially sound. Brass up - To fire a lot of rounds at something.

- To fire a lot of rounds at something. Brew - Coffee or tea. Usually made in Standard NATO - Milk and 2 sugars.

- Coffee or tea. Usually made in - Milk and 2 sugars. Bubba - Useless Member of the Australian Air Force, and biggest RAAF Cock alive. See RAAF Cock.

- Useless Member of the Australian Air Force, and biggest RAAF Cock alive. See RAAF Cock. Bucket - As in bucket of shit. An M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.

- As in bucket of shit. An M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Buckets - A-vehicles, tanks, APCs, ASLAVs, or the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in general. This usage is debated and appears to have been invented by a dumb grunt. Fuckin' smartarse buckets, why do we have to walk? (If we carried grunts, there'd be no room for slabs of coke, chocolate, salami, cheese, travel fridges or all the other stuff that the gentlemen of the Cavalry require when roughing it in the field. And we'd have to take our hammocks down. If you wanted to ride, you should have learnt joined up writing).

- A-vehicles, tanks, APCs, ASLAVs, or the Royal Australian Armoured Corps in general. This usage is debated and appears to have been invented by a dumb grunt. (If we carried grunts, there'd be no room for slabs of coke, chocolate, salami, cheese, travel fridges or all the other stuff that the gentlemen of the Cavalry require when roughing it in the field. And we'd have to take our hammocks down. If you wanted to ride, you should have learnt joined up writing). Buffer - The NCO who runs the seamanship department aboard a ship.

- The NCO who runs the seamanship department aboard a ship. Bug - Someone with poor personal hygiene

- Someone with poor personal hygiene Bug-mariner - A collegial term for submariners. Refers to their austere hygiene conditions.

- A collegial term for submariners. Refers to their austere hygiene conditions. Bug out - Leave an area.

- Leave an area. Bullshit Castle - Headquarters Air Command, Glenbrook, New South Wales.

- Headquarters Air Command, Glenbrook, New South Wales. Bunghole (Bung'ole) - the very popular tinned fruit pudding in the old 10 man rat pack.

- the very popular tinned fruit pudding in the old 10 man rat pack. Bush Chook - RAAC member with initial posting to 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) because of the emu on their Unit Badge

- RAAC member with initial posting to 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) because of the emu on their Unit Badge Bush hat - The floppy hat worn by soldiers in the field or in non-barracks training.

- The floppy hat worn by soldiers in the field or in non-barracks training. Bushie - The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) in use by the Australian Army.

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Cake and arse party - Semiformal gathering of officers and / or senior NCOs where alcohol and nibblies are enjoyed. And or where an activity is being poorly run with multiple leaders not really doing a good job EG "Who the fuck is running this cake and arse party?"

- Semiformal gathering of officers and / or senior NCOs where alcohol and nibblies are enjoyed. And or where an activity is being poorly run with multiple leaders not really doing a good job EG "Who the fuck is running this cake and arse party?" Camel Brickers Members of 26 Transport Squadron. Their mascots are a male and a female camel. Camel bricking is restricted to male camels and doesn't hurt unless you get your thumbs caught.

Members of 26 Transport Squadron. Their mascots are a male and a female camel. Camel bricking is restricted to male camels and doesn't hurt unless you get your thumbs caught. Can anybody drive a tractor? - See Motorbike licence

- See Motorbike licence Canteen medals - Beer or food stains on the breast of a shirt or jacket.

- Beer or food stains on the breast of a shirt or jacket. Cams - Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU), working dress for Army and Air Force and worn on exercises/deployment. Also used in the British Armed Forces.

- Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU), working dress for Army and Air Force and worn on exercises/deployment. Also used in the British Armed Forces. Career Dissipation Light - A brightly flashing beacon, often completely invisible to the owner, yet clear as day to SNCO's and the command hierarchy. Is known to spontaneously switch on after a "Bang Fuck" incident. Can attract Moths (see Moths).

- A brightly flashing beacon, often completely invisible to the owner, yet clear as day to SNCO's and the command hierarchy. Is known to spontaneously switch on after a "Bang Fuck" incident. Can attract Moths (see Moths). CDF - Chief of Defence Force; also Common Dog F@#k, See Common Dog Fuck.

- Chief of Defence Force; also Common Dog F@#k, See Common Dog Fuck. C-Dubs - Short for CWD, or Combined Working Dress; the obsolete, Hard Yakka-esque dark blue uniform worn by the Air Force as working dress until the turn of the century. Subsequently replaced by GPU (see Smurf Cams ). Never yet seen past the FLOSS (see FLOSS).

- Short for CWD, or Combined Working Dress; the obsolete, Hard Yakka-esque dark blue uniform worn by the Air Force as working dress until the turn of the century. Subsequently replaced by GPU (see ). Never yet seen past the FLOSS (see FLOSS). Cent - a Centurion Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

- a Armoured Fighting Vehicle. Chair Force - Derogatory term referring to the RAAF.

- Derogatory term referring to the RAAF. Champ - Derogatory.

- Derogatory. Champagne Showers - Expend ammunition.

- Expend ammunition. Chef - In the Navy, they call the chefs on board the ships Chef. And the food is much better too. Compare Army names such as Ration Assassin or Bait Layer.

- In the Navy, they call the chefs on board the ships Chef. And the food is much better too. Compare Army names such as Ration Assassin or Bait Layer. Chicken strangler - An SAS or Commando soldier; refers to ability to live off the land.

- An SAS or Commando soldier; refers to ability to live off the land. Chief Wheelnut - Refers to a Warrant Officer of the Transport Corps.

- Refers to a Warrant Officer of the Transport Corps. Chit Monger - See Linger.

- See Linger. Civvy - (Pronounced "Siv-ie") The name given by members of the ADF to non-ADF members. Stems from the word civilian

- (Pronounced "Siv-ie") The name given by members of the ADF to non-ADF members. Stems from the word Choco - (Pronounced "Chock-o") A "chocolate soldier". First used in World War 2 to describe CMF units joining the AIF units in the war in Papua New Guinea. Thought to come about when the CMF passed the AIF on the Kokoda Trail, the CMF would give the AIF that they were replacing, chocolates from their ration packs. Many interpretations of the name's origin include the AIF belief they would melt like chocolate in battle or the fact that they were constantly caked in mud. The name has continued on, referring to current Reservists.

- (Pronounced "Chock-o") A "chocolate soldier". First used in World War 2 to describe CMF units joining the AIF units in the war in Papua New Guinea. Thought to come about when the CMF passed the AIF on the Kokoda Trail, the CMF would give the AIF that they were replacing, chocolates from their ration packs. Many interpretations of the name's origin include the AIF belief they would melt like chocolate in battle or the fact that they were constantly caked in mud. The name has continued on, referring to current Reservists. Choc-wit - Term for Army Reservist.

- Term for Army Reservist. Chooffer – Immersion Water Heater, so called due to the noise it makes when lit incorrectly and explosively – CHOOFF !

– Immersion Water Heater, so called due to the noise it makes when lit incorrectly and explosively – CHOOFF ! Chooffer Face – Last picquet to come off duty before stand-to in the morning (i.e. 3rd last picquet) who is required to light the chooffers by the mess tent. Also the typical singed hair and eyebrows resulting from incorrectly lighting a chooffer.

– Last picquet to come off duty before stand-to in the morning (i.e. 3rd last picquet) who is required to light the chooffers by the mess tent. Also the typical singed hair and eyebrows resulting from incorrectly lighting a chooffer. Chook – A signals operator. The term comes from the days of Morse code communications, where an operator transmitting a message resembled a chook pecking the ground. 108th Signals Squadron has the famous cartoon chook Foghorn Leghorn as their unit mascot. However, 108th Signal Squadron ran a not so close second to the most famous Signals Squadron in the Australian Army: 139 Signal Squadron, who were well loved by the Brigade Commander especially after "Chooking" his personal Armoured Command Vehicle in the early ninety's. Also well known for their singing ability and known far and wide for their early 90's classic hit song "139 is on the piss again"

– A signals operator. The term comes from the days of Morse code communications, where an operator transmitting a message resembled a chook pecking the ground. 108th Signals Squadron has the famous cartoon chook Foghorn Leghorn as their unit mascot. However, 108th Signal Squadron ran a not so close second to the most famous Signals Squadron in the Australian Army: 139 Signal Squadron, who were well loved by the Brigade Commander especially after "Chooking" his personal Armoured Command Vehicle in the early ninety's. Also well known for their singing ability and known far and wide for their early 90's classic hit song "139 is on the piss again" Chook on a stick - the cap badge of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, - the 2 Cav cap badge is a wedge tailed eagle carrying a lance in its talon, with a guidon bearing the word "Courage". Also the term for the American-Australian monument at Russell Offices, Canberra.

- the cap badge of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, - the 2 Cav cap badge is a wedge tailed eagle carrying a lance in its talon, with a guidon bearing the word "Courage". Also the term for the American-Australian monument at Russell Offices, Canberra. Chookie Scrabble - a friendly competition at after work drinks where the prize is a portion of barbecue chicken. The format of the game is thus: The company/squadron retires early on a Friday afternoon (or on sporties) to engage in some inter-rank fratnerisation. Beer is drunk. Approx 30 minutes before the mess opens, when everyone is feeling quite hungry and suitably lubricated, a circle is formed and one or two barbecue chickens are produced, removed from their packaging and lobbed onto the floor. A companies worth of hungry soldiers (and it has been rumoured offices and SNCOs at time) race toward the chooks and compete - bodily and aggressively for a portion of chicken.

- a friendly competition at after work drinks where the prize is a portion of barbecue chicken. The format of the game is thus: The company/squadron retires early on a Friday afternoon (or on sporties) to engage in some inter-rank fratnerisation. Beer is drunk. Approx 30 minutes before the mess opens, when everyone is feeling quite hungry and suitably lubricated, a circle is formed and one or two barbecue chickens are produced, removed from their packaging and lobbed onto the floor. A companies worth of hungry soldiers (and it has been rumoured offices and SNCOs at time) race toward the chooks and compete - bodily and aggressively for a portion of chicken. Clacker - The hand-held firing device for a 'Claymore' anti-personnel weapon. (As distinct from the mild Australian profanity meaning 'anus'.)

- The hand-held firing device for a 'Claymore' anti-personnel weapon. (As distinct from the mild Australian profanity meaning 'anus'.) Clicker - RAAC member with inital posting to 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Also any person who is prone to angry and or crazy outburst, "Man that guy is a clicker"

- RAAC member with inital posting to 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Also any person who is prone to angry and or crazy outburst, "Man that guy is a clicker" Clicks - A measure of distance for grunts - how many clicks have we come? A click is a KM.

- A measure of distance for grunts - how many clicks have we come? A click is a KM. Clinton - Refers to a person with a soft almost fairy like telephone voice.

- Refers to a person with a soft almost fairy like telephone voice. Clockwinder - refers to an Air Force Instrument Fitter.

- refers to an Air Force Instrument Fitter. Cloud puncher – Refers to the Air defence branch of Artillery.

– Refers to the Air defence branch of Artillery. Clubs - Navy PT Instructor, aka Clubswinger. Derived from the Crossed Indian Clubs (from their category badge) used by the RN over 100 years ago as strength training equipment.

- Navy PT Instructor, aka Clubswinger. Derived from the Crossed Indian Clubs (from their category badge) used by the RN over 100 years ago as strength training equipment. Cluster - Short for cluster fuck . A individual that has a tendency to get things wrong. Can also be used to describe the current situation in a negative light. E.g., Exercise Mantail Sword 2005 was an absolute cluster

- Short for . A individual that has a tendency to get things wrong. Can also be used to describe the current situation in a negative light. E.g., Clutch Fucker - Transport driver, derogitory term, joking term

- Transport driver, derogitory term, joking term Clunge - Artillery term for a woman on the platform.

- Artillery term for a woman on the platform. Cock Holster - Refers to mouth EG, "shut your cock holster"

- Refers to mouth EG, "shut your cock holster" Cockroach - An Ordnance Corps (Supply) person, also referred to as a 'ROACH'. From the Corps initials RAAOC.

- An Ordnance Corps (Supply) person, also referred to as a 'ROACH'. From the Corps initials RAAOC. Cockroach Farm - Term of endearment for 292 Squadron, RAAF; the training and support unit for the RAAF AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

- Term of endearment for 292 Squadron, RAAF; the training and support unit for the RAAF AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. Coffin nail - A cigarette. Also known as 'lung lollie'.

- A cigarette. Also known as 'lung lollie'. Coke medal - The Australian Defence Medal. Refers to the white and red ribbon colours. Also known as the 'thanks for coming medal', in reference to the eligibility requirements.

- The Australian Defence Medal. Refers to the white and red ribbon colours. Also known as the 'thanks for coming medal', in reference to the eligibility requirements. Colour, dash and daring - what the gentlemen of the Cavalry bring to war. Without it/them, war would just be a mindless shitfight amongst grunts.

- what the gentlemen of the Cavalry bring to war. Without it/them, war would just be a mindless shitfight amongst grunts. Combat PJs - Term used to describe cams when well worn in the field. So known because they are never taken off, even when sleeping.

- Term used to describe cams when well worn in the field. So known because they are never taken off, even when sleeping. Combat Wombat Term used to describe infantry soldiers away from home location as he "eats, roots, shoots, and leaves". Also a common name for a digger who is rather short and chubby(resembles the shape and size of a wombat).

Term used to describe infantry soldiers away from home location as he "eats, roots, shoots, and leaves". Also a common name for a digger who is rather short and chubby(resembles the shape and size of a wombat). Comfy Num Num - the affectionate name given to the DPCU 'jacket' issued to Army personnel. Has a softshell type fabric with hardwearing cordura type fabric at the elbows and across the shoulders.

- the affectionate name given to the DPCU 'jacket' issued to Army personnel. Has a softshell type fabric with hardwearing cordura type fabric at the elbows and across the shoulders. Common Dog Fuck Term used when describing how easy something "should" be to understand, "A common Dog would know that, Fuck"

Term used when describing how easy something "should" be to understand, "A common Dog would know that, Fuck" Conehead - See "Boffin". Also refers to Airborne Electronics Analyst crew members on AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

- See "Boffin". Also refers to Airborne Electronics Analyst crew members on AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. COT Death - Derogatory Term used by RAAF Engineering/Trade Apprentices at Wagga to describe RAAF Technology Apprentices, derives from Certificate Of Technology the techapps graduate with. See "Spud App"

- Derogatory Term used by RAAF Engineering/Trade Apprentices at Wagga to describe RAAF Technology Apprentices, derives from Certificate Of Technology the techapps graduate with. See "Spud App" Crack the sads - To be sad or upset about anything "Johno why you cracking the sads mate?"

- To be sad or upset about anything "Johno why you cracking the sads mate?" Craftie - A private in the corps of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) - short for "Craftsman".

- A private in the corps of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) - short for "Craftsman". Crap Hat - Name given to the slouch hat or any non Maroon beret by airborne soldiers who wear the beret. Also a derogatory term for a person who is not parra qualified. EG, Cav Black Berets are crap hats.

- Name given to the slouch hat or any non Maroon beret by airborne soldiers who wear the beret. Also a derogatory term for a person who is not parra qualified. EG, Cav Black Berets are crap hats. Cruds - Recruits in traiing at 1RTB, also can refer to poor quality food EG "This food is crud" or "Dinner was crud"

- Recruits in traiing at 1RTB, also can refer to poor quality food EG "This food is crud" or "Dinner was crud" Crump in - To have a relatively bad landing when parachuting.AKA "Spudding" in.

- To have a relatively bad landing when parachuting.AKA "Spudding" in. Crust - Usually a ancient W02 who has no life outside of the Army. Lives for drill, stage 3 revetted pits and wishes the SLR was still in use.

- Usually a ancient W02 who has no life outside of the Army. Lives for drill, stage 3 revetted pits and wishes the SLR was still in use. CSM - Company Sergeant Major, AKA, Chief Sandwich Maker, usually out for the RSM's position.

- Company Sergeant Major, AKA, Chief Sandwich Maker, usually out for the RSM's position. Cunning Kick - literally 'secret pocket' but used in particular to mean 'money kept secret from one's spouse'. e.g. "The wife sees my pay slips but the travel allowance for this course goes straight into my cunning kick"

- literally 'secret pocket' but used in particular to mean 'money kept secret from one's spouse'. e.g. "The wife sees my pay slips but the travel allowance for this course goes straight into my cunning kick" CUNT - A group of two or more officers. Cunt is also widely used in a non offence way EG When greeting a mate, "Whats going on Cunt, how ya been?"

- A group of two or more officers. Cunt is also widely used in a non offence way EG When greeting a mate, "Whats going on Cunt, how ya been?" Cunt Cap or Pencil Case - Term used to describe a RAAF garrison cap.

- Term used to describe a RAAF garrison cap. Cut Lunch Commando - A member of the CMF (Citizens Military Forces), precursor of the current Army Reserve.

- A member of the CMF (Citizens Military Forces), precursor of the current Army Reserve. Cyclone Training - To be spread out on ones bed as if to be holding down your bed in a cyclone. Term is widely used in the northern parts of Australia, particularly in reference to soldiers shirking away from work to their rooms and getting some quiet sleep. Also used at Kapooka when instructors tear a Recruits room apart like a Cyclone.

- To be spread out on ones bed as if to be holding down your bed in a cyclone. Term is widely used in the northern parts of Australia, particularly in reference to soldiers shirking away from work to their rooms and getting some quiet sleep. Also used at Kapooka when instructors tear a Recruits room apart like a Cyclone. Chucking a fergo - To fall out of a unimog and break your back.

- To fall out of a unimog and break your back. Champ - Whilst not an exclusively army term, within the army it takes on an entirely derogatory meaning; "Oh alright CHAMP!", "Listen up champ", "Fucking count Champ-ula'. Can also sometimes be substituted with 'chief' and very occasionally 'sports fan'. Is acronymn for 'Cunt Has A Mental Problem'

- Whilst not an exclusively army term, within the army it takes on an entirely derogatory meaning; "Oh alright CHAMP!", "Listen up champ", "Fucking count Champ-ula'. Can also sometimes be substituted with 'chief' and very occasionally 'sports fan'. Is acronymn for 'Cunt Has A Mental Problem' Cunt Scratcher - Your hand. EG. If there are any questions raise your 'Cunt Scratchers'

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Dad - A derogative term used in conversation to describe a disliked and incompetent superior. "Mate, we are stuck here cleaning weapons past knockoff thanks to your Dad" (see 'Son')

- A derogative term used in conversation to describe a disliked and incompetent superior. "Mate, we are stuck here cleaning weapons past knockoff thanks to your Dad" (see 'Son') Diesel Dyke - A female member of the Transport corps.

Dyke - A female member of the Transport corps. Dart thrower - A member of the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refers to the perceived method of identifying compounds/areas of interest for future operations, usually conducted eyes-shut with non-master hand to ensure statistically random results.

- A member of the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refers to the perceived method of identifying compounds/areas of interest for future operations, usually conducted eyes-shut with non-master hand to ensure statistically random results. Dargan - a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer in the Army.

- a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer in the Army. Dark Side - The Officer Cadre of the Australian Army. (To 'Cross over to the Dark Side' is to apply for appointment as an officer.)

- The Officer Cadre of the Australian Army. (To 'Cross over to the Dark Side' is to apply for appointment as an officer.) Delta - female recruits at 1 RTB (now ARTC) as Delta company housed/trained the female recruits (see groundsheet). Also, "to make a Delta (or D)" is to make a decision. "What's your Delta, Sir?"

- female recruits at 1 RTB (now ARTC) as Delta company housed/trained the female recruits (see groundsheet). Also, "to make a Delta (or D)" is to make a decision. "What's your Delta, Sir?" Delta Romeo - Direct Reflection. As in "your digger is a shit fight, delta romeo"

- Direct Reflection. As in "your digger is a shit fight, delta romeo" Diddly Bop - to run under fire or conduct a patrol (Vietnam Era) We took a quick DiddlyBop round the perimeter to see what Charlie was up to .

- to run under fire or conduct a patrol (Vietnam Era) . Digger – A soldier of the rank of private or equivalent in the Australian Army, for example Look after your diggers, Lieutenant . Term comes from the Anzacs.

– A soldier of the rank of private or equivalent in the Australian Army, for example . Term comes from the Anzacs. Diggers Breakfast - Term used for a 'Smoke and coffee' undertaken during morning routine.

- Term used for a 'Smoke and coffee' undertaken during morning routine. Digging With Your Eyebrows - Refers to the act of taking cover during contact when in open terrain.

- Refers to the act of taking cover during contact when in open terrain. DILLIGAF - Does It Look Like I Give A Fuck.

- Does It Look Like I Give A Fuck. Dirked : To be assigned a task by a superior, it usually not being a task an individual would volunteer to complete. E.g., I've been dirked by the boss to sell Unit T-shirts at our social function. From the Scottish term for a stiletto or dagger : a Dirk. (See also 'Stabbed'). Also, to be assessed while giving a lesson, particularly on a promotion course.

: To be assigned a task by a superior, it usually not being a task an individual would volunteer to complete. E.g., I've been dirked by the boss to sell Unit T-shirts at our social function. From the Scottish term for a stiletto or dagger : a Dirk. (See also 'Stabbed'). Also, to be assessed while giving a lesson, particularly on a promotion course. Dirt Dart - A soldier undertaking Army parachuting.

- A soldier undertaking Army parachuting. Dirt Road Driver - 80s RAAF term for a male suspected of being homosexual

- 80s RAAF term for a male suspected of being homosexual Dish Licker - Term used to describe a member of the Steward Mustering of the RAAF.

- Term used to describe a member of the Steward Mustering of the RAAF. Dish Washer - Term used by Telecommunication Technicians to describe the most junior member of that trade at the unit. A reference to the fact that these members are often tasked with washing the satellite dishes among other low level tasks (See also "Joob").

- Term used by Telecommunication Technicians to describe the most junior member of that trade at the unit. A reference to the fact that these members are often tasked with washing the satellite dishes among other low level tasks (See also "Joob"). Dit - A DVD; i.e., "What's the Dit?". Also the "." in Morse code (Dits and Dahs).

- A DVD; i.e., "What's the Dit?". Also the "." in Morse code (Dits and Dahs). Dixies - Small aluminium cooking and eating pans used by individuals in the bush; mess tins. Issued to all soldiers in the Australian Army and required for inspections during DP1 checks.

- Small aluminium cooking and eating pans used by individuals in the bush; mess tins. Issued to all soldiers in the Australian Army and required for inspections during DP1 checks. Dixie-bashing - Washing up pots and pans.

- Washing up pots and pans. Dhoby - A wash, or shower, derived from 'Dhobi', a caste of launderers found in India and Pakistan.

- A wash, or shower, derived from 'Dhobi', a caste of launderers found in India and Pakistan. Dhoby Dust - Royal Australian Navy term for Laundry powder.

- Royal Australian Navy term for Laundry powder. Doc - Medic.

- Medic. Doe - A name referring to Commandos, usually by the SAS.

- A name referring to Commandos, usually by the SAS. Dog and pony show - A painstakingly prepared briefing, usually of little real substance or value, pandering to the whims of a senior officer. Also used to describe having to participate in some sort of display for civilians as a recruiting drive. E.g. 'The boys got stabbed to do a dog and pony at the footy on Friday night.' When Moths and those with an active Career Dissipation Light are present a Dog and Pony Show can turn into a Shit Fight.

- A painstakingly prepared briefing, usually of little real substance or value, pandering to the whims of a senior officer. Also used to describe having to participate in some sort of display for civilians as a recruiting drive. E.g. 'The boys got stabbed to do a dog and pony at the footy on Friday night.' When Moths and those with an active Career Dissipation Light are present a Dog and Pony Show can turn into a Shit Fight. Dog Biscuits Name given to the hard tasteless biscuits issued by the Army as marching rations. Sometimes found in 70s 'One Man Ration' packs.

Name given to the hard tasteless biscuits issued by the Army as marching rations. Sometimes found in 70s 'One Man Ration' packs. Donk - Nickname given to engines by RAAF tradesmen. Can be aero or motor vehicle. 'CPL, go round up some troops to pull the left donk out of A8-109.'

- Nickname given to engines by RAAF tradesmen. Can be aero or motor vehicle. 'CPL, go round up some troops to pull the left donk out of A8-109.' Donkey Fucker - Nickname given to soldiers from 1RAR because their Mascot is a shetland Pony (refer to SEPPIE).

- Nickname given to soldiers from 1RAR because their Mascot is a shetland Pony (refer to SEPPIE). Donga - Term used to describe a sailors room on base. Also used by the RAAF to describe a small hut on the airfield or a workshop's SNCO office. "CPL have you seen the FSGT?" "Think he is in his donga, Sir";

- Term used to describe a sailors room on base. Also used by the RAAF to describe a small hut on the airfield or a workshop's SNCO office. "CPL have you seen the FSGT?" "Think he is in his donga, Sir"; Donga - a large pothole or bump in the road. As in 'The driver hit that donga so hard I fell of my seat.

- a large pothole or bump in the road. As in 'The driver hit that donga so hard I fell of my seat. Doona wrestling - a favourite "sport"; i.e., sleeping. (Doona is an Australian term meaning duvet or quilt). "What are you doing for sport this arvo?", "I'm doona wrestling." See Cyclone training. "Arvo" is regular Aussie slang for "afternoon".

- a favourite "sport"; i.e., sleeping. (Doona is an Australian term meaning duvet or quilt). "What are you doing for sport this arvo?", "I'm doona wrestling." See "Arvo" is regular Aussie slang for "afternoon". Door kicker* - A member of the SAS who is trained in gaining entry by force.

- A member of the SAS who is trained in gaining entry by force. DP1 - Draft Priority - One. The status of soldiers' equipment and personal administration which renders them available for immediate deployment on operations or exercise. Usually attained subsequent to the conduct of innumerable "DP1 Checks".

- Draft Priority - One. The status of soldiers' equipment and personal administration which renders them available for immediate deployment on operations or exercise. Usually attained subsequent to the conduct of innumerable "DP1 Checks". DP1 Check - An activity (the frequency of which is determined by the level of sadism prevalent in one's superiors) where soldiers present all of their personal equipment for inspection, lay it out on the ground, then stand around for several hours.

- An activity (the frequency of which is determined by the level of sadism prevalent in one's superiors) where soldiers present all of their personal equipment for inspection, lay it out on the ground, then stand around for several hours. DPCU - Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform. see 'Cams'.

- Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform. see 'Cams'. DPNU - Disruptive Pattern Naval Uniform. see 'Cams'.

- Disruptive Pattern Naval Uniform. see 'Cams'. Drabs - Air Force Tropical Dress which replaces Service Dress (see Blues) in tropical areas.

- Air Force Tropical Dress which replaces Service Dress (see Blues) in tropical areas. Draggie - Device for converting noise into lift/thrust. RAAF term of endearment for the now sadly departed Hawker Siddeley HS 748.

- Device for converting noise into lift/thrust. RAAF term of endearment for the now sadly departed Hawker Siddeley HS 748. Drop shorts – An artillery solider,'Drop shorts' also implied that gunners dropped their rounds onto our grunts rather than the enemy by accident.

– An artillery solider,'Drop shorts' also implied that gunners dropped their rounds onto our grunts rather than the enemy by accident. Drut - Driver Recruit Under Training, also a Backward Turd, A sometimes derogatory, sometimes affectionate description of an army recruit.

- Driver Recruit Under Training, also a Backward Turd, A sometimes derogatory, sometimes affectionate description of an army recruit. DS Solution - The correct answer to a problem. DS Comes from the term 'Directing Staff'

- The correct answer to a problem. DS Comes from the term 'Directing Staff' Duck Fucker - nickname for the M79 Grenade Launcher. AKA Wombat Gun or "The Blooper"

- nickname for the M79 Grenade Launcher. AKA Wombat Gun or "The Blooper" Durries/darts/darbs - A common army term for cigarettes.To smoke is to 'throw darts'.

- A common army term for cigarettes.To smoke is to 'throw darts'. Duty First - The motto of the Royal Australian Regiment. It was selected because, "The unhesitating and unquestioning performance of his duty is the fundamental requirement of a soldier."

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Eating irons - Cutlery (mainly known in the army as KFS - knife, fork and spoon).

- Cutlery (mainly known in the army as KFS - knife, fork and spoon). EABOD - Eat A Bag Of Dicks

- Eat A Bag Of Dicks EAD - term used when reminding someone of having been made to do something unpleasant or extremely time consuming and wasteful, ie 'Hey Davo you got stabbed for duty on Saturday, eat a dick!'

- term used when reminding someone of having been made to do something unpleasant or extremely time consuming and wasteful, ie 'Hey Davo you got stabbed for duty on Saturday, eat a dick!' EADC - Eat A Dick Cunt

- Eat A Dick Cunt EAD Knyvett - Eat A Dick Knyvett

- Eat A Dick Knyvett EADT - Eat A Dick Trent

- Eat A Dick Trent EKO - Early Knock Off. Also 'Eventual Knock Off' when an announced early knock off is expected to result in working later than usual.

- Early Knock Off. Also 'Eventual Knock Off' when an announced early knock off is expected to result in working later than usual. Elephant gun - L1A1 SLR Self Loading Rifle (not used while the SLR was the main rifle).

- L1A1 SLR Self Loading Rifle (not used while the SLR was the main rifle). Elephant trackers - RAAF security police. A derisive reference to their supposed lack of investigative acumen.

- RAAF security police. A derisive reference to their supposed lack of investigative acumen. Emu bob - A line of soldiers, under the control of a junior NCO, side by side, almost shoulder to shoulder, walking slowly forwards cleaning up an area, therefore bobbing up and down to pick up litter (usually cigarette butts or brass), which resembles an emu searching for food. Also known as an "Emu Parade".

- A line of soldiers, under the control of a junior NCO, side by side, almost shoulder to shoulder, walking slowly forwards cleaning up an area, therefore bobbing up and down to pick up litter (usually cigarette butts or brass), which resembles an emu searching for food. Also known as an "Emu Parade". Enemy Pam - Woman's fashion magazine

- Woman's fashion magazine Ent Moot - an unnecessarily long bullshit meeting that achieves nothing and wastes a lot of fucking time. Often complemented with warries and the micromanaging of tasks that have already been done.

- an unnecessarily long bullshit meeting that achieves nothing and wastes a lot of fucking time. Often complemented with warries and the micromanaging of tasks that have already been done. EX - Shorthand for an "Exercise" or training mission/deployment.

- Shorthand for an "Exercise" or training mission/deployment. Extras - extra duties, used as a form of punishment, usually illegally awarded without hearing by NCOs. Can only legally be awarded after a trial by a summary sub-ordinate authority (i.e. OC level officer). But try telling that to your platoon sergeant. I dare you.

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FAB - FAB packets were placed in the front windows of married quarters to indicate to single men that the Man of the house home, FAB, Fucking Arsehole is Back. See also AJAX. Also used to describe an ample bottomed WAAF: Fat Arsed Bitch

- FAB packets were placed in the front windows of married quarters to indicate to single men that the Man of the house home, FAB, Fucking Arsehole is Back. See also AJAX. Also used to describe an ample bottomed WAAF: Fat Arsed Bitch FAC - "Fucking ADFA Cunt", a Royal Military College Term used to describe ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)Cadets, or Officers who have previously attended ADFA.

- "Fucking ADFA Cunt", a Royal Military College Term used to describe ADFA (Australian Defence Force Academy)Cadets, or Officers who have previously attended ADFA. Face ripping - A one-way discussion, usually between a soldier and a superior, where the "face ripper" gets so close that the "face rippee" can see the pores on his forehead. This usually occurs on the drill square or in the CSM's office.

- A one-way discussion, usually between a soldier and a superior, where the "face ripper" gets so close that the "face rippee" can see the pores on his forehead. This usually occurs on the drill square or in the CSM's office. Fagpants - Refers to a company commander from the early 80s who dressed in lovely technicolour pants - peach, crimson, lime civie daks at all functions. Now refers to metros.

- Refers to a company commander from the early 80s who dressed in lovely technicolour pants - peach, crimson, lime civie daks at all functions. Now refers to metros. Fake - Refering to a civilian contractor usually working on a RAAF Base. 'That guy's fake.....'

- Refering to a civilian contractor usually working on a RAAF Base. 'That guy's fake.....' Fang - Food. To eat or in reference to food. For example "Go and get a fang" or to "Fang out".

- Food. To eat or in reference to food. For example "Go and get a fang" or to "Fang out". Fang Farrier - An Army dentist.

- An Army dentist. Fang Bosun - An RAN dentist.

- An RAN dentist. Farter - Bed or sleeping bag. Normally refers to going to bed, for example "Hit the Farter". Also known as a Fart Sack , or in the RAN as a Rack .

- Bed or sleeping bag. Normally refers to going to bed, for example "Hit the Farter". Also known as a , or in the RAN as a . Fatcans or Fat shop - Describes Australian Defence Force Canteens, for example "I'm going to get some food from Fatcans". Probably derives from AAFCANS - the Army Airforce Canteen Service, which used to run military canteens before Frontline.

- Describes Australian Defence Force Canteens, for example "I'm going to get some food from Fatcans". Probably derives from AAFCANS - the Army Airforce Canteen Service, which used to run military canteens before Frontline. Fat-truck - Vehicle used to supply hot food and cold drinks to soldiers in the lines. Driven by the "Fat-slut". Also known as the "Gut-truck" and "gut-slut" respectively or "pie-slut".

- Vehicle used to supply hot food and cold drinks to soldiers in the lines. Driven by the "Fat-slut". Also known as the "Gut-truck" and "gut-slut" respectively or "pie-slut". Fat, dumb and happy – To be complacent or less than vigilant.

– To be complacent or less than vigilant. Fat pills – Chocolate and lollies (sweets/candy).

– Chocolate and lollies (sweets/candy). Ferret - Beret

- Beret F.I.G.J.A.M. - Fuck I'm Good Just Ask Me.

- Fuck I'm Good Just Ask Me. Filled in - RAN term for getting beaten up.

- RAN term for getting beaten up. F.I.N.C.L. - A Fucking Idiot No Cunt Likes. (See Also PTE Fry)

- A Fucking Idiot No Cunt Likes. (See Also PTE Fry) Fish head - Maritime patrol aircrew.

- Maritime patrol aircrew. Fisty Cuffs - A term used when two soldiers fight over a disagreement, usually at the boozer. "Johnno and Smithy went fisty cuffs last night!"

- A term used when two soldiers fight over a disagreement, usually at the boozer. "Johnno and Smithy went fisty cuffs last night!" Fitter and turner - An Army cook. It means "to fit good food into a pot and turn it into sh-t".

- An Army cook. It means "to fit good food into a pot and turn it into sh-t". Fitted for, not with - Defence equipment can be expensive. In the interest of good economy therefore the Australian Government has developed the practice of purchasing defense equipment that has provision for certain facilities or features, but is not fitted with the afore said facilities or features. For example Guided Missile Frigates, without Guided Missiles. The idea being that should we even need them, we'll have plenty of time to procure them. And plenty of time will be needed, given the prodigiously spectacular lack of anything resembling movement at Russel Offices. The problem with this idea is of course that the enemy has on occasion been known to attack without letting their targets know (reference Blitzkrieg, Pearl Harbour, etc). This is referred to as a "surprise attack", because it is a surprise. The other problem is that we tend to buy equipment from the US, France, the UK, Sweden and other countries in the other hemisphere on the other side of the world. The ships and planes we'd need to import this equipment might not survive the voyage/flight, as they'd need to be escorted by frigates/fighters etc - most of which are fitted for, but not with key systems. To be fair defense has gotten better over the years and this practise is less common that traditionally was the case, but still occurs to some extent.

- Defence equipment can be expensive. In the interest of good economy therefore the Australian Government has developed the practice of purchasing defense equipment that has provision for certain facilities or features, but is not fitted with the afore said facilities or features. For example Guided Missile Frigates, without Guided Missiles. The idea being that should we even need them, we'll have plenty of time to procure them. And plenty of time will be needed, given the prodigiously spectacular lack of anything resembling movement at Russel Offices. The problem with this idea is of course that the enemy has on occasion been known to attack without letting their targets know (reference Blitzkrieg, Pearl Harbour, etc). This is referred to as a "surprise attack", because it is a surprise. The other problem is that we tend to buy equipment from the US, France, the UK, Sweden and other countries in the other hemisphere on the other side of the world. The ships and planes we'd need to import this equipment might not survive the voyage/flight, as they'd need to be escorted by frigates/fighters etc - most of which are fitted for, but not with key systems. To be fair defense has gotten better over the years and this practise is less common that traditionally was the case, but still occurs to some extent. Fire Piquet - A piquet that doesn't achieve a fucking thing. Probably not allowed to have a fire even with the presence of a goddamn fire truck.

- A piquet that doesn't achieve a fucking thing. Probably not allowed to have a fire even with the presence of a goddamn fire truck. Fizzer - Getting charged for breach of discipline, Getting FIZZED

- Getting charged for breach of discipline, Getting FIZZED Flight Lewie - Nickname for Flight Lieutenant, Air Force Junior Officer rank.

- Nickname for Flight Lieutenant, Air Force Junior Officer rank. Flight Stupid - Term used to describe a RAAF member of the former Flight Steward mustering.

- Term used to describe a RAAF member of the former Flight Steward mustering. Flogg Off - Spoken abbreviation for Flying Officer (FLGOFF), Air Force Junior Officer rank. Also used in the Army to describe the act of onaism. At least it was in the 90s.

- Spoken abbreviation for Flying Officer (FLGOFF), Air Force Junior Officer rank. Also used in the Army to describe the act of onaism. At least it was in the 90s. FLOSS - Forward Line Of Shower Support. Common deliniation between "Poges" and "Warfighters". Also understood to be the limit of RAAF ground personnel

- Forward Line Of Shower Support. Common deliniation between "Poges" and "Warfighters". Also understood to be the limit of RAAF ground personnel Fobbit - A soldier who, when deployed, remains confined to the relative safety of a Forward Operating Base (FOB). See Pogo. See Out The Wire.

- A soldier who, when deployed, remains confined to the relative safety of a Forward Operating Base (FOB). See Pogo. See Out The Wire. Foreigners - RAAF term for a job done for a mate as a favour or himself, by a specialist in that area such as a RADTECH fixing a mate's stereo or an MTFITT tuning a car. Usually in work time using RAAF facilities and tools. "Hey Dave, could you do a foreigners on my car tomorrow?" See also Rabbit (q.v.).

- RAAF term for a job done for a mate as a favour or himself, by a specialist in that area such as a RADTECH fixing a mate's stereo or an MTFITT tuning a car. Usually in work time using RAAF facilities and tools. "Hey Dave, could you do a foreigners on my car tomorrow?" See also (q.v.). F.O.N.C - Friend Of No Cunt.

- Friend Of No Cunt. Fornicatorium - An armoured vehicle with a meeting room incorporated into its design or any office where (f***ed-up) decisions were made.

- An armoured vehicle with a meeting room incorporated into its design or any office where (f***ed-up) decisions were made. Four Star Hotel - The accommodation used by Air Force members on exercise whilst Army members reside in dirt pits or tents if lucky.

- The accommodation used by Air Force members on exercise whilst Army members reside in dirt pits or tents if lucky. Fraudline - Another common name for the on base canteen monopoly 'Frontline'. The outrageous pricing of the canteen items could be investigated by ADFIS as fraudulent behaviour.

- Another common name for the on base canteen monopoly 'Frontline'. The outrageous pricing of the canteen items could be investigated by ADFIS as fraudulent behaviour. F.R.E.D - A small device which is a combination of a can opener, a bottle opener and a spoon. Officially named a "Field Ration Eating Device", but more popularly known as a "F--king Ridiculous/Retarded Eating Device". In the Air Force this acronym can also denote a 'F--king Ridiculous Electronic Device'.

- A small device which is a combination of a can opener, a bottle opener and a spoon. Officially named a "Field Ration Eating Device", but more popularly known as a "F--king Ridiculous/Retarded Eating Device". In the Air Force this acronym can also denote a 'F--king Ridiculous Electronic Device'. Free balling/furring/snaking - Going without underwear. Often done in the field for hygiene and comfort reasons. Known also as "going commando". See also PTE McDonalds Pants

- Going without underwear. Often done in the field for hygiene and comfort reasons. Known also as "going commando". See also PTE McDonalds Pants Freedom seed - Refers to Ball ammunition used by any small arms weapon.

- Refers to Ball ammunition used by any small arms weapon. Frog - Derogatory Term used by RAAF to describe RAAF Radio Apprentices at Laverton, possibly a "play on Words" of "Sprog" and "RAAF Frognall" where there were considerable Radio positions.

- Derogatory Term used by RAAF to describe RAAF Radio Apprentices at Laverton, possibly a "play on Words" of "Sprog" and "RAAF Frognall" where there were considerable Radio positions. Frontscam - Another common name for the on base canteen monopoly 'Frontline'.

- Another common name for the on base canteen monopoly 'Frontline'. Frozo - Pre-cooked frozen delicacy provided for the enjoyment and nutrition of RAAF aircrew, primarily AP-3C Orion crews.

- Pre-cooked frozen delicacy provided for the enjoyment and nutrition of RAAF aircrew, primarily AP-3C Orion crews. Fruit salad - Medal ribbons.

- Medal ribbons. Front Bum - Female, also denotes a sad soldier.

- Female, also denotes a sad soldier. FONC - Friend Of No Cunt - An offensive term for anybody who is disruptive and who does not fit in.

- Friend Of No Cunt - An offensive term for anybody who is disruptive and who does not fit in. FOX - Used in armoured units for the Squadron Sergeant Major

- Used in armoured units for the Squadron Sergeant Major FTA - Fuck the Army

- Fuck the Army Fucktard found everywhere but mainly 2/4 RAR roll book or a certain P3 maintenance crew.

found everywhere but mainly 2/4 RAR roll book or a certain P3 maintenance crew. Fuck yeah Northy! The reply for when someone has a bad idea, or says something stupid.

The reply for when someone has a bad idea, or says something stupid. Fudge factor to inflate and estimation for unexpected events. 'Carry an extra 50 rounds each as our fudge factor ' or 'Carry an extra 50 rounds as fudge '.

to inflate and estimation for unexpected events. 'Carry an extra 50 rounds each as our ' or 'Carry an extra 50 rounds as '. Full-track - Term used in place of the rank Corporal.

- Term used in place of the rank Corporal. FOB - Forward Operating Base

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Galah - Slang term for the in-service underslung grenade launcher (officially called a GLA).

- Slang term for the in-service underslung grenade launcher (officially called a GLA). Gammas - Go get some sunlight on the upper decks.

- Go get some sunlight on the upper decks. G.A.F. - Give A Fuck.

- Give A Fuck. G'arn garn (go and) get fucked, also see Argit

garn (go and) get fucked, also see Argit Gash - Naval term for rubbish; also RAAF term for spare nuts & bolts kept usually in your hearing protection, or part of your Gash Kit

- Naval term for rubbish; also RAAF term for spare nuts & bolts kept usually in your hearing protection, or part of your Gash Kit Gat - Refers to a firearm e.g. 'Pass me that gat'. Apparently a shortening of Gatling Gun.

- Refers to a firearm e.g. 'Pass me that gat'. Apparently a shortening of Gatling Gun. Gaz - Used to describe someone of unparalleled skill. Also used to describe SAS troops.

- Used to describe someone of unparalleled skill. Also used to describe SAS troops. Gazontopede - An archaic term commonly used by the Army in the '70s and '80s used to describe somebody who was hopelessly uncoordinated in drill.

- An archaic term commonly used by the Army in the '70s and '80s used to describe somebody who was hopelessly uncoordinated in drill. Gedunk Machine - refers to a soft drink/candy bar dispensing machine.

- refers to a soft drink/candy bar dispensing machine. Get Your Shit In One Sock - Used to tell a soldier who is typically a shit fight to get orginised.

- Used to tell a soldier who is typically a shit fight to get orginised. Getters - Sandals issued to sailors of the RAN. Modern use extends to personal thongs. Traditionally worn with long socks as part of the uniform, in the showers, or when catching gamma's on the uppers with some oppo's.

- Sandals issued to sailors of the RAN. Modern use extends to personal thongs. Traditionally worn with long socks as part of the uniform, in the showers, or when catching gamma's on the uppers with some oppo's. Get This - Used to indicate thugs from the scallop industry. "Get this! Damn those thugs from the scallop industry!"

- Used to indicate thugs from the scallop industry. "Get this! Damn those thugs from the scallop industry!" Ghan, the - Afghanistan.

- Afghanistan. Giggle-hat - Bush head dress; '80s term that is fading from use.

- Bush head dress; '80s term that is fading from use. Giggle-suit - Bush clothes.

- Bush clothes. Gin Jockey - Term used to describe a member of the RAAF who had sexual affairs with an Indiginous woman, usually on exercise at Tindal.

- Term used to describe a member of the RAAF who had sexual affairs with an Indiginous woman, usually on exercise at Tindal. Ginger Beers - Term used to describe a member of the Royal Australian Engineers Corps or RAAF flight engineers.

- Term used to describe a member of the Royal Australian Engineers Corps or RAAF flight engineers. Glenn Munsie - Glenn is a Sportsbet Market Adviser, his name rhymes with onesies (one-ers), to get a brew for oneself only. "Old Glenn Munsie, got himself a brew again".

- Glenn is a Sportsbet Market Adviser, his name rhymes with onesies (one-ers), to get a brew for oneself only. "Old Glenn Munsie, got himself a brew again". Glocksuckers - refers to RAAF aircrew, who carry the 9mm Glock 19 pistol, as opposed to the Browning pistol carried by everyone else in the ADF

- refers to RAAF aircrew, who carry the 9mm Glock 19 pistol, as opposed to the Browning pistol carried by everyone else in the ADF Go fast - Unit or other baseball cap worn by RAAF members

- Unit or other baseball cap worn by RAAF members Gob - To talk incessantly or in a manner which others find annoying or disrespectful. To Gob Off to a superior is to contradict or challenge them directly in a discourteous way. The term is derogative and usually implies that the soldier being Gobby is in the wrong.

- To talk incessantly or in a manner which others find annoying or disrespectful. To to a superior is to contradict or challenge them directly in a discourteous way. The term is derogative and usually implies that the soldier being is in the wrong. God Botherer - The Padre or anybody remotely religious. (sometimes called "sky pilots" or "devil dodgers").

- The Padre or anybody remotely religious. (sometimes called "sky pilots" or "devil dodgers"). Goffa - Term used by the Royal Australian Navy to describe a salute.

- Term used by the Royal Australian Navy to describe a salute. Goffer - Soft drink.

- Soft drink. Going commando - See "Free Snaking".

- See "Free Snaking". Goinker - Somebody who sucks up to people of superior rank. Also known as a rank watcher.

- Somebody who sucks up to people of superior rank. Also known as a rank watcher. Golf bag - Accessory pouch for the obsolescent AN/PRC-77 manpack radio or the accessories bag used to carry spare barrels cleaning kit and other equipment for a machine gun.

- Accessory pouch for the obsolescent AN/PRC-77 manpack radio or the accessories bag used to carry spare barrels cleaning kit and other equipment for a machine gun. Gold Tops - High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition for the 40mm Grenade launcher.

- High Explosive Dual Purpose ammunition for the 40mm Grenade launcher. Gomper/Gumpy Bar - A chocolate bar like a Mars bar or Picnic. "Have a goffer and a gomper mate."

- A chocolate bar like a Mars bar or Picnic. "Have a goffer and a gomper mate." Gong - Medal.

- Medal. Gonk - To sleep. Also Gonking, the act of having a sleep.

- To sleep. Also Gonking, the act of having a sleep. Government Fat - Description of military (tax payer funded) exercise or activity which results in a high level of excitement for an individual - ie, "During tonight's attack, be sure to use all remaining blank rounds before the exercise ends and get your Government Fat on!"

- Description of military (tax payer funded) exercise or activity which results in a high level of excitement for an individual - ie, "During tonight's attack, be sure to use all remaining blank rounds before the exercise ends and get your Government Fat on!" Grabbing Your Ankles - To prepare for an unpleasant or inconvenient short-notice task. See also, Pineapple.

- To prepare for an unpleasant or inconvenient short-notice task. See also, Pineapple. Green Slime - Nickname for personnel of the Australian Intelligence Corps, in reference to their green lanyards.

- Nickname for personnel of the Australian Intelligence Corps, in reference to their green lanyards. Greenie - Nickname for Electronics Technicians and WEEOs in the RAN. Originates from the green band that WEEOs had between the gold bands on their SRI/HRIs.

- Nickname for Electronics Technicians and WEEOs in the RAN. Originates from the green band that WEEOs had between the gold bands on their SRI/HRIs. Grey Green Brown and Oakover - The names used whenever diggers get in trouble with police or the MPs. Made famous by Gra Gra Kennedy in the movie Odd Angry Shot.

- The names used whenever diggers get in trouble with police or the MPs. Made famous by Gra Gra Kennedy in the movie Odd Angry Shot. Grey Kingswood - Term of endearment used exclusively by crews of the RAAF AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft; a comfortable and reliable means of transport. Previously "grey and white Kingswood" till someone discovered how visible they were through a submarine's periscope.

- Term of endearment used exclusively by crews of the RAAF AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft; a comfortable and reliable means of transport. Previously "grey and white Kingswood" till someone discovered how visible they were through a submarine's periscope. Grey-Man - A term used to describe a soldier within his unit who is barely noticed by either his peers or his superiors. This is either the result of him having no personality recognizable by human perception or because he is extremely skilled in the art of being ignored for a work party. Can be used either in a derogatory fashion (Oi cunt, have you been there the whole fucking time? You're such a fucking grey-man!), a respectful fashion (Oi cunt, have you been there the whole fucking time? You're such a fucking grey-man!), or a combination of both (Oi cunt, have you been there the whole fucking time? You're such a fucking grey-man!). Very useful skill when not out in the field. Often the person you least suspect who wins the Soldier of Merit Award on a course.

- A term used to describe a soldier within his unit who is barely noticed by either his peers or his superiors. This is either the result of him having no personality recognizable by human perception or because he is extremely skilled in the art of being ignored for a work party. Can be used either in a derogatory fashion (Oi cunt, have you been there the whole fucking time? You're such a fucking grey-man!), a respectful fashion (Oi cunt, have you been there the whole fucking time? You're such a fucking grey-man!), or a combination of both (Oi cunt, have you been there the whole fucking time? You're such a fucking grey-man!). Very useful skill when not out in the field. Often the person you least suspect who wins the Soldier of Merit Award on a course. Groundsheet - Derogatory slang for a female soldier. I.e., something you lay on the ground.

- Derogatory slang for a female soldier. I.e., something you lay on the ground. Greaser - A vehicle mechanic. AKA VM

- A vehicle mechanic. AKA VM Grumpy Old Cunt - Ralph Blewitt

- Ralph Blewitt GRUNT - An acronym meaning the same in Australia as it does everywhere else, a negative name for an infantry soldier. Often adopted with pride by the Grunts themselves. (Government Reject Unfit for Normal Training).

- An acronym meaning the same in Australia as it does everywhere else, a negative name for an infantry soldier. Often adopted with pride by the Grunts themselves. (Government Reject Unfit for Normal Training). Gruntapede - The term Tank drivers use for Dismounted Infantry.

- The term Tank drivers use for Dismounted Infantry. Gucci - A piece of kit that is really good or expensive.

- A piece of kit that is really good or expensive. Gumpy Bar - Any form of chocolate bar that has not come from a ration pack. Highly sought after towards the middle of any exercise. Value has been known to exceed weight in Gold, Mir and Incense during Kangaroo exercises....especially K92 and K95.

- Any form of chocolate bar that has not come from a ration pack. Highly sought after towards the middle of any exercise. Value has been known to exceed weight in Gold, Mir and Incense during Kangaroo exercises....especially K92 and K95. Gun Bunny - An artillery soldier.

- An artillery soldier. Gunny/Gunnie - Air Force term for an armaments fitter. No relation to the US Marine Corps rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

- Air Force term for an armaments fitter. No relation to the US Marine Corps rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Gun Plumber - A fitter/armourer, usually those attached to armoured units.AKA Tiffie, See Tiffie and Artificer, fitter.

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Half Screw/Half Track - Term used in place of the rank Lance Corporal. Also see Full Track.

- Term used in place of the rank Lance Corporal. Also see Full Track. Handbag – A signals operator (archaic usage). The term is derived from the satchel used carry a VHF dipole antenna known as an Antenna Lightweight for either a 'Seventy Seven Set' or its modern equivalents. Particularly applicable to Royal Australian Signals Corps personnel as their corps badge resembles the Interflora symbol. Also used to be used to describe medics whose medical kits looked like handbags and were often carried like a lady carries a handbag.

– A signals operator (archaic usage). The term is derived from the satchel used carry a VHF dipole antenna known as an Antenna Lightweight for either a 'Seventy Seven Set' or its modern equivalents. Particularly applicable to Royal Australian Signals Corps personnel as their corps badge resembles the Interflora symbol. Also used to be used to describe medics whose medical kits looked like handbags and were often carried like a lady carries a handbag. Handbaggers – Operator Movements, part of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport. RACT soldier, who plans, coordinates, executes, controls and monitors the operational and strategic movement of personnel and equipment of the ADF.

– Operator Movements, part of the Royal Australian Corps of Transport. RACT soldier, who plans, coordinates, executes, controls and monitors the operational and strategic movement of personnel and equipment of the ADF. Hard Corp - RAInf, the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. The final activity School of Infantry before passing out parade. A test of all skill learnt to date.

- RAInf, the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. The final activity School of Infantry before passing out parade. A test of all skill learnt to date. Harden up - A standard response to whinging or complaining, telling a person to shut up and get on with the job. Often provided in imaginary consumable form; e.g., here's a harden-up pill , have a can of harden-up or " drink some concrete and harden the f..k up! ".

- A standard response to whinging or complaining, telling a person to shut up and get on with the job. Often provided in imaginary consumable form; e.g., , or " ". Hash House Harriers

Hat, Fur Fishing - RAAF term for the blue "Slouch" style Fur Felt Hat that was issued in tropical zones in the 80s.

- RAAF term for the blue "Slouch" style Fur Felt Hat that was issued in tropical zones in the 80s. Healed By Jesus - the miraculous cure of the company linger, just in time for an overseas trip.

- the miraculous cure of the company linger, just in time for an overseas trip. Head shed - Headquarters at any unit level.

- Headquarters at any unit level. Healthkeys - Medical data base system that in theory is supposed to make life better for medics but in reality is a tool for blood sucking bean counters and auditors that load up the medical system with even more work.

- Medical data base system that in theory is supposed to make life better for medics but in reality is a tool for blood sucking bean counters and auditors that load up the medical system with even more work. Heartilage - contraction of 'heart' and 'cartilage' - derogatory term used to describe an imaginary injury associated with a lack of Heart, Will and or any sign of weakness during moments of mental and or physical discomfort. Eg: "What Happened to Pte ****? Why did he not finish the 30 K stomp? Is he injured?" "Nah the weak linging cunt just pulled a heartilage!"

- contraction of 'heart' and 'cartilage' - derogatory term used to describe an imaginary injury associated with a lack of Heart, Will and or any sign of weakness during moments of mental and or physical discomfort. Eg: Heat seeker - A soldier who routinely draws unwanted attention upon himself and those around him from superiors, usually as a result of misconduct.

- A soldier who routinely draws unwanted attention upon himself and those around him from superiors, usually as a result of misconduct. Helicopter pad - A badly bashed (q.v.) beret.

- A badly (q.v.) beret. Helo – Army/Navy term for helicopter (pronounced HEE-Lo).

– Army/Navy term for helicopter (pronounced HEE-Lo). Helicopter piquet - Usually used when in the field, it refers to soldiers shirking away from work by lying down somewhere. From the idea of looking up for approaching helicopters. Similar to Cyclone Training.

- Usually used when in the field, it refers to soldiers shirking away from work by lying down somewhere. From the idea of looking up for approaching helicopters. Similar to Cyclone Training. Hilton Hotelers - Term used by the RAR to describe RAAF personnel at RAAF Tindal during exercise Pitch Black 90 and Kangaroo 89 on learning most RAAFies slept in their quarters after their shift

- Term used by the RAR to describe RAAF personnel at RAAF Tindal during exercise Pitch Black 90 and Kangaroo 89 on learning most RAAFies slept in their quarters after their shift Ho Chi Min Shuffle - a slow run designed to conserve energy over long distances. The feet are not lifted very high.

- a slow run designed to conserve energy over long distances. The feet are not lifted very high. (To get) Holes In Your T Shirt - To get shot, usually on a "Two Way Rifle Range".

- To get shot, usually on a "Two Way Rifle Range". Honey pot _ A cylindrical galvanized steel receptacle used for defecation out in the field. Usually emptied or replaced by soldiers lance corporal and below.

_ A cylindrical galvanized steel receptacle used for defecation out in the field. Usually emptied or replaced by soldiers lance corporal and below. Hoochie/Hutchie - Individual shelter sheet used in the field. Presumably derived from hooch , a term for a Vietnamese rural dwelling.

- Individual shelter sheet used in the field. Presumably derived from , a term for a Vietnamese rural dwelling. Hook in - To perform a task aggressively or with gusto. "Hook in, get your work done and we'll have an early knock off". Army slang from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s.

- To perform a task aggressively or with gusto. "Hook in, get your work done and we'll have an early knock off". Army slang from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s. House on back – To put on ones pack; because soldiers in the field are required to live out of their pack.

– To put on ones pack; because soldiers in the field are required to live out of their pack. Hot box - The large plastic containers which bring fresh rations to Diggers in a field environment, which contains inadequately small portions of cooked vegetables and a small helping of whatever yesterdays leftovers were from the base mess packed into tinfoil trays.

- The large plastic containers which bring fresh rations to Diggers in a field environment, which contains inadequately small portions of cooked vegetables and a small helping of whatever yesterdays leftovers were from the base mess packed into tinfoil trays. Hungry Wagon, The - RAAF term for the mobile AAFCANS (later Frontline) canteen truck. See Roach Coach

- RAAF term for the mobile AAFCANS (later Frontline) canteen truck. See Roach Coach Hurry up and Wait - The repurcussions of letting an officer organise an activity. Diggers are normally harassed to get their shit in one sock, only to wait as the PL COMD, OC, CO, and BDE Commander have all added a fudge factor into their planning numbers. Normally results in arriving at a rugby match at 0700 for a 1430 kick off.

- The repurcussions of letting an officer organise an activity. Diggers are normally harassed to get their shit in one sock, only to wait as the PL COMD, OC, CO, and BDE Commander have all added a fudge factor into their planning numbers. Normally results in arriving at a rugby match at 0700 for a 1430 kick off. Hurry up and Waiters - RAAF term for the RAAF Air Movements staff who demand that all personnel regardless of rank who are scheduled for a flight must arrive 90 minutes before boarding time.

- RAAF term for the RAAF Air Movements staff who demand that all personnel regardless of rank who are scheduled for a flight must arrive 90 minutes before boarding time. Howard Green - An issued Khaki green Wooolen Jumper with material sewn on the elbows Pre - 1992 (DPCU Version issued post 1992). Also a Common name used by soldiers when introduced to a female they just met at a nightclub, knowing they would never see her again (Refer to AJ Fade Away)and (Sam Brown).

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IFIIK - I'm Fucked If I Know.

- I'm Fucked If I Know. Ink Stick - A pen.

- A pen. Iron Lung - RAAF term for an airman who does little productive work, or shirks

- RAAF term for an airman who does little productive work, or shirks Int Pest - Term given to members Intelligence Corps

- Term given to members Intelligence Corps IFAK - Individual First Aid Kit

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Jack – To be selfish or to go it alone, for example Don't jack on your mates! , Going Jack , or Stop being jack and give us a hand . The term comes from the phrase "Fuck you Jack, I'm all right". It is a serious insult. Alternate, "David"

– To be selfish or to go it alone, for example , , or . The term comes from the phrase "Fuck you Jack, I'm all right". It is a serious insult. Alternate, "David" Jack-up - going on strike (akin to a mutiny but unable to identify ring leaders - comes from the industrial background of the mass armies of the world wars)(potentially archaic)

- going on strike (akin to a mutiny but unable to identify ring leaders - comes from the industrial background of the mass armies of the world wars)(potentially archaic) Jack – A sailor, from the term Jack Tar.

– A sailor, from the term Jack Tar. Jackhammers – An elite section of technicians who not only strive to produce airpower but in fact succeed and excel.

– An elite section of technicians who not only strive to produce airpower but in fact succeed and excel. Jack Rations - civilian food taken to the field to liven up the issue rations. As in "I'm all right Jack Fuck you" or "don't be jack, let me have one of your goffas".

- civilian food taken to the field to liven up the issue rations. As in "I'm all right Jack Fuck you" or "don't be jack, let me have one of your goffas". JAFA - Just Another Fucking Admino (Administration Officer is a RAAF Officer Category).

- Just Another Fucking Admino (Administration Officer is a RAAF Officer Category). Jam Shrewsbury - a magical mystical morale biscuit found in ration packs. Often discovered heartbrokenly crushed. Can be used as currency out bush. Golden Rule - Never ever fuck with a man's Jam Shrewsbury.

- a magical mystical morale biscuit found in ration packs. Often discovered heartbrokenly crushed. Can be used as currency out bush. Golden Rule - Never ever fuck with a man's Jam Shrewsbury. Jedi – An adjective or noun indicating respect for a colleague's military professionalism. Nick gave us a totally Jedi briefing on the Musorian ORBAT - he's an INT Jedi. A reference to the supernatural warrior caste depicted in a well-known film series.

– An adjective or noun indicating respect for a colleague's military professionalism. A reference to the supernatural warrior caste depicted in a well-known film series. Jellybean-dispenser – F1 sub-machine gun. Derived from the jelly-bean like appearance of low velocity bullets that may be observed leaving the barrel.

– F1 sub-machine gun. Derived from the jelly-bean like appearance of low velocity bullets that may be observed leaving the barrel. Jellybean-suit - Offensive term for army camouflage used by RAN or RAAF. No longer offensive, now used by Army just to describe their cams.

- Offensive term for army camouflage used by RAN or RAAF. No longer offensive, now used by Army just to describe their cams. Jet - A soldier who consistently performs well in one or all aspects of training. If you're struggling with nav, talk to Johnno, he's a jet at it.

- A soldier who consistently performs well in one or all aspects of training. Jet Pack - Refers to the small shitty day packs issued at 1RTB Kapooka, as they resemble gay little cartoon jetpacks.

- Refers to the small shitty day packs issued at 1RTB Kapooka, as they resemble gay little cartoon jetpacks. Jockstrap or Jock - A digger who is renouned for sporting prowess and his inability to go bush, or do his job with his mates.

- A digger who is renouned for sporting prowess and his inability to go bush, or do his job with his mates. Jube - A new or inexperienced soldier, thought to be because they are soft and sugarcoated. Phonetically: Jewb, Joob, or Just Out Of Basic

- A new or inexperienced soldier, thought to be because they are soft and sugarcoated. Phonetically: Jewb, Joob, or Just Out Of Basic Jubie juice - Fruit flavoured cordial, for example, Have a drink of jubie .

- Fruit flavoured cordial, for example, . Jundie - Arabic word for soldier. E.g. 'That Jundie had a set of balls on him.' The term originally came into usage during the Iraq War and eventually evolved in meaning to refer to anything foreign. E.g. 'Have you tried these Jundie durries? They're fucking rough.'

- Arabic word for soldier. E.g. 'That Jundie had a set of balls on him.' The term originally came into usage during the Iraq War and eventually evolved in meaning to refer to anything foreign. E.g. 'Have you tried these Jundie durries? They're fucking rough.' Jungle - Green, Thick and Dense

- Green, Thick and Dense Jundie-Off - Hand sanitiser.

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Kelloggs Corporal - RAAF derogatory term for an airman who received the rank of CPL "on time" after the introduction of "on time promotion" rather than "promotion on merit", ie he got his stripes out of a cornflakes box. See Plastics

- RAAF derogatory term for an airman who received the rank of CPL "on time" after the introduction of "on time promotion" rather than "promotion on merit", ie he got his stripes out of a cornflakes box. See Plastics Kepi - Refers to a small peaked cap worn by some members of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps often closely resemble those worn by the German Afrika Corps.

- Refers to a small peaked cap worn by some members of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps often closely resemble those worn by the German Afrika Corps. KFF - Khaki Fur Felt (Hat). More official term for the Slouch Hat.

- Khaki Fur Felt (Hat). More official term for the Slouch Hat. KFS - Knife, Fork, and Spoon. A piece of equipment which hosts all three cutlery items.

- Knife, Fork, and Spoon. A piece of equipment which hosts all three cutlery items. KFS Course - A six week induction course undertaken by specialist officers who are not required to undertake 18 months training at Duntroon. Named so because pretty much all that can be taught in six weeks is how to use a knife fork and spoon.

- A six week induction course undertaken by specialist officers who are n