BCG's. These are what Marines call the glasses you get issued at boot camp, or “boot camp glasses.” Most know them by their nickname, which is “birth control glasses,” because well, you probably don't want to hit the club wearing these things.
GI glasses are eyeglasses issued by the American military to its service members. Dysphemisms for them include the most common "birth control glasses" (also called "BCGs") and other variants. At one time, they were officially designated as regulation prescription glasses (RPGs).
During your first couple of days of basic training, you'll undergo a complete eye examination. If you require glasses to have 20/20 vision, you will be given military-issue glasses, which have thick, hard-plastic frames, with thick, hard-plastic lenses.
While the United States Marine Corps was formed in 1775, it's not clear when, exactly, the Marines started saying yut. Since at least the 20th century, yut has been a motivational exclamation used to show enthusiasm. It may be a variant on yes or the drill command, ten-hut.
Over the years Marines have picked up nicknames like "Devil Dog" and "Leatherneck" and have adopted phrases "Semper Fidelis," "the Few, the Proud," and "Esprit de Corps." From the Marines' Hymn to the famous Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem, there is much to learn about the terminology of the Corps.
“Rah.” or “Rah!” or “Rah?” Short for “Oohrah,” a Marine greeting or expression of enthusiasm similar to the Army's “Hooah” or the Navy's “Hooyah.” Rah, however, is a bit more versatile.
But "women Marines" is a lip-twisting phrase. "She-Marines" (TIME, June 21) was frowned on, too. But the eventual development of some unofficial nickname was certain. Last week the Corps had it: BAMs. In leatherneck lingo that stands (approximately) for Broad-Axle Marines.
Oscar Mike is military lingo for “On the Move” and was specifically chosen to represent the spirit of its founder and the Veterans he serves.
Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm.
Not wanting to see our brave Marines go to war without needed equipment, the Ball Corporation (a manufacturer of Mason Jars) stepped in and made enough steel Brodie helmets for all the Marines. Thus, Marines received the nickname “jarhead”.
The Army's basic training is only nine weeks long while the Marines boot camp is 12 weeks long. The main difference between the training is the Marines training is more rigorous and physically difficult, and also includes swimming training. Physical ability is also something for recruits to take into consideration.
All Marines require seven to nine hours of sleep each night—period. Those who insist otherwise should not be celebrated for their toughness; rather, they should be educated and, if neces- sary, marginalized.
No typically but as needed when required.
All Soldiers were ordered to use their protective glasses " even during night. This meant we had to change the lenses in our glasses twice a day " gray lenses for daytime and clear lenses for nighttime. Getting into the habit of wearing MCEPs 24 hours a day and changing the lenses was very difficult.
Poor vision typically will not limit your ability to serve in the U.S. Military, so long as your vision problem can be suitably corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or vision correction surgery.
Active Duty Members & Activated Guard/Reserve
Active duty members & activated guard & reserve members can get a yearly eye exam and military-issued glasses as necessary from their medical/vision clinic. Sunglasses are available if mission necessary.
Since military sidewalks are usually straight lines that intersect each other at 90-degree angles, a young private may save a half of a second by cutting through the grass. If enough troops cut that same corner, then the grass will die and become a path, thus destroying the need for the sidewalk to begin with.
The United States Army is only responsible for land-based operations, meaning they only occupy military duties that take place on solid ground, whereas the Marines are considered to handle amphibious operations. This means that they can take control of military operations, whether those be land, air, or water.
You can say “Semper Fi” if you're not a Marine, but the Marines' language is slightly different from the rest of the United States.
7. What is a Blue Falcon? Answer: A Blue Falcon is also sometimes called a Bravo Foxtrot and is someone who messes things up for other members of their squad, either by causing drama or by betraying other members.
Semper Fidelis is used as a greeting, a motivation, and an expression that unites past and present Marines.
The saying is radio operator jargon, and sayings such as 'Oscar Mike' are a way for radio operators to cut down on their radio time. Ideally, those on the radio spend as little time as possible talking, so their position goes undetected.
"Veteran marine" or "former marine" can refer to anyone who has been discharged honorably from the Corps. "Retired marine" refers to those who have completed 20 or more years of service and formally retired or have been medically retired after less than 20 years service. "Sir" or "Ma'am" is appropriate out of respect.
We told ourselves that BAM stood for Beautiful American Marine, but we knew better. I was assigned a 0102 MOS (that's military occupational specialty) as a Personnel Officer.
"Wook" is a derogatory term for a female Marine.