The newbie guide to SAF Army Lingoes: Army Speak
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REVEILLE
Time given to wake up everyday. Usually 10 mins before falling in.
ATT B
Medical status given by MO (medical officer). Light duties will be given, soldier will be excused from MOST strenous activities. But cannot "switch off" yet.
ATT C
Also medical status. Usually given to cases of high fever. Soldier will be allowed to book out to rest at home. Now can really "switch off".
SWITCH OFF
To not give a damn. Similar meaning to "heck/fcuk care".
EYE POWER
To look on your fellow platoon mates doing tiring fatigue work but not offering to help at all.
Sergeant: "Oi recruit! You think you are Cyclops from X-Men huh?"
Recruit: "No sergeant!"
Sergeant: "Then stop using your bloody eye power optic blast and help your buddy dig his shellscrape!" -
YELLOWBOX
A designated place for people to smoke in camp.
PC: All of you all listen here, those bloody smokers, u all jolly well smoke in the yellow box! -
Divers
People who can't swim.
Zero fighters
People who can't do a single chin-up.
Rangers
People who failed their range.
Street fighters
Those who failed their Unarmed Combat grading test.
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Lao Jiao
meaning Old Bird. referring to a person who have been in the army longer than you, a know-it-all type of person. -
Originally posted by Hellraiza:EYE POWER
To look on your fellow platoon mates doing tiring fatigue work but not offering to help at all.
Sergeant: "Oi recruit! You think you are Cyclops from X-Men huh?"
Recruit: "No sergeant!"
Sergeant: "Then stop using your bloody eye power optic blast and help your buddy dig his shellscrape!"
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Originally posted by Gordonator:
Also used to denote ORD personnel
[b]Lao Jiao meaning Old Bird. referring to a person who have been in the army longer than you, a know-it-all type of person.[/b]
E.g LCP Ong to PTE Tan: You must look out for CSM when you smoke ah, only a lao jiao like me won't get caught. -
Big F*ck used to describe a highest ranking officer or a person with great power. also can be use as sarcasm to scold soldiers of lower ranks who think they are big shot.
example:
in BMTC - "REC big f*ck is it!"
in SISPEC BSLC - "PTE big f*ck is it!"
in SISPEC ASLC - "CPL big f*ck is it!" -
How can u all forget the all important.....
Cat 1
lingo for thunderstorm coming
usually means get to go back to rest early -
block leave
we don't want you to have any ORD leave, so you better take as much as leave as you have now. -
Squeeze, spread
PTIs favourite phrase! -
Chao Keng Malingering
example: "Wa Lau, that bugger really know how to chao keng, 1 week go report sick don't know how many time." -
welfare
your 3 meals a day, your $350 a month, your uniform, your bunk. that's welfare. -
Originally posted by gnoik:
Variation:
[b]Squeeze, spread
PTIs favourite phrase![/b]
Make a fist in the air for 'squeeze'.
Spread your fingers for 'spread'.
My SGT loved doing this.
He once said, 'I can control 46 soldiers with my five fingers'. -
Maggots
Officers' favourite cadet phrase
1206
A form to fill in if you break/misplace something
Everything off-Everything on
may be used in succession at the instructor's discretion
COS,DOS,BOS
Company/Duty/Battalion Orderly Sergeant.
Semula
Oh yeah... the dreaded phrase in parades. -
Encik malay word known as uncle. commonly used to describe warrant officers.
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Originally posted by Gordonator:
Actually, 'Encik' means 'mister' in Malay.
[b]Encik malay word known as uncle. commonly used to describe warrant officers.[/b]
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admin time
trainee's most treasured time - your personal time. usually happens before sleep, and is never long enuff.
admin attire
trainee's favourite attire! (should be huh, less those super garang ones ) - t shirt, shorts, shoes (sandals?)
smart 4
no. 4 with sleeves rolled up + shiny boots + properly seasoned and worn head-dress
smartest 4
should be pretty obvious huh?
f**k 4
no. 4 with sleeves rolled up halfway, dull boots and lousy head-dress optional - additional items for you to collect more points for your scoring towards extras and confinements.
long 4
no. 4 with sleeves rolled down - usually associated with (sian) physical activities and training -
i, for one, do not believe in using profanities to get my message across and to get things done.Originally posted by mfscrewu:Vulgarities is indeed uncivilised. However, in the armed forces (even those from other countries), it is part and parcel of life in there. So instead of the typical hokkien profanities, one will probably hear in different languages "Soldier, you FUCKING get down and push the FUCKING ground away till I am FUCKING satisfied."
The reason for such profanities is sometimes to instil discipline, and get them to follow orders without questions. This might not be a good way to lead the men, but so far, it is the most effective.
however, that is MY personal value and belief. these, i do not wish to impose on others (nor i wish others impose theirs on me).
hence i am perfectly fine if my superiors and subordinates decide to use vulgarities for whatever reasons, as long as it is a mark of disrespect.
there is no clear right or wrong for this. hence why split hairs over it? -
On The Ball
Attentive. Responsible. Responsive. Always out to do your best.
Good: You are the coy best soldier.
Bad: You are also the marked "Spoilt Market" person. The person most likely to be sabo or blanket-party upon.
On The Wrong Ball
Attentive. Responsible. Responsive. Always out to do your best.
BUT you are doing for the wrong person/platoon/coy.
Best: Nothing happen to you.
Worst: CONGRATS! You are in deep sh*t!
Carry balls
Trying to get into the good books of the higher authority. By doing stuff for that person. -
how come no one mention FUBAR?
F**k Up Beyond All Recognition -
Beg, Borrow or Steal
cpl: sgt, i forget to bring my name tag
sgt: i dun care whether u Beg, Borrow or Steal, just get your name tag in time.
if u steal, AND get caught, HO SEI LIAO!
sgt: cpl, how many extras you want to sign? -
Big Elephant
Lots of carbon in the rifle barrel
CPL to REC : You sure you have pulled through? I still see a big elephant inside.
Number Off
To count the number of people -
Tekan
Meaning to punish
Standby Universe
Meaning an inspection by your superiors of absolutely anything. This usually results in some serious Tekan-ing
Alert Red
An exercise carried out to test the combat readiness of a unit/platoon. This usually involves gearing up in your FBO, camoflaging oneself, drawing your weapon, and assembling on the parade square. This exercise is usually timed and the combat readiness of each individual is thoroughly checked. This exercise usually results in some really serious tekan-ing
Cheers -
help help the pillar is falling
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Cock hair referring to the loose strings on your uniform.
example, sgt to man: "Wow! So many cock hairs, want me to pull for you is it!?"