Trav's definitions

Iraqistan

Iraqistan – Military slang term for the Middle East. Combines Iraq with the suffix of –istan which applies to 90% of the Muslim countries in the Middle East and central Asia i.e. Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, stan stan stan stan etc.

“Shit, the CO says that we’re having a special briefing at 1730 today at the battalion conference room. Probably going to be another pre deployment briefing.”
“Where are we going this time?”
“Shit, you pick it. Iraq, Kuwait ….....hell I don’t know somewhere in freaking Iraqistan”
“Ughh, the middle east is such a shit hole.”

by Trav February 10, 2005

slow elk

Southernism term for a domestic cow that was shot from the roadside and butchered in the field.

Jeb keeps his deep freeze stocked with slow elk.

by Trav September 24, 2004

zonk

Unofficial army command. Typically used during PT (physical training) formations during extremely shitty weather as a way of dismissing a unit from duty. After the command of “Zonk!!” is given the entire unit runs off screaming and shouting to their barracks rooms or cars.

Man, this morning it was 34 degrees and pissing rain. Thank god First Seargent called a zonk.

1SG : “Company!!”
Platoon SGTs in unison : “Platoon!!”
1SG: “Atten-sion!!.....ZONK!!!!”

by Trav October 1, 2004

cut sling load

Military term for taking a dump. Originally came from the command Air Assault soldiers use to order the helicopter crew chief to drop the cargo load carried underneath the chopper.

Dude! I'll be back in 10-15, I've got to go cut sling load something fierce.

by Trav September 24, 2004

M & M

Abbreviation for marine mattress. Slang term for a woman or guy that only gives up the booty to marines.

“Hey, that new Air Force chick that showed up at the office yesterday is hot.”
“You don’t have a chance dude. She was in my class at the Defense Language Institute, she’s a freaking M & M and a half.”

by Trav October 21, 2004

John Wayne toilet paper

John Wayne toilet paper – Military term used to describe the low grade toilet paper found in the MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) accessory packet. Called so because it’s rough, tough and don’t take shit off of anybody. Can also be used in place of extra fine grit sandpaper when refinishing furniture.

Can I score a roll from that big box of ass wipe that your mom sent last week?
Why?
All that I have is that damn John Wayne toilet paper.

by Trav March 28, 2005

training film

U.S. military cover term for a pornographic video.

Here Private Smith, take this box of training films back to Captian Jones.

by Trav September 24, 2004