40 Military Expressions That The General Public Has No Idea What They Mean

Published on 09/05/2022
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Full Battle Rattle

The rattle in question is not a toy for children. It is the whole set of equipment required by a soldier when beginning a mission. Under those conditions, you’d be carrying a flak jacket, canteen, rifle, and up to 180 rounds of live ammunition. Why tremble? Because that’s exactly what you’ll sound like when you’re outfitted with all that stuff.

Full Battle Rattle

Full Battle Rattle

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Chair Force

You’ve probably heard of the USAF, but what about the chair force? That second word turns out to be a clever, if not entirely respectful, a nickname for USAF personnel who spend their days behind a desk rather than behind the controls of a fighter jet. Remington raiders is a phrase used by the Marine Corps.

Chair Force

Chair Force

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