Getting Up Early
If a soldier says they slept in that morning, they most likely mean 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Because of basic training and deployment, soldiers are accustomed to rising early. The habit is thus permanent.
Getting Up Early
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Popping Smoke
When a soldier “pops smoke,” he or she provides a barrier or a distraction. If you hear a veteran declare, “I’m popping smoke,” it means he or she is departing the room or building.
Popping Smoke
