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Slick Sleeve 

N. A service member, particularly in the armed forces (Army, Marines, police officer, etc.) who has not yet elapsed enough experience to earn a rank insignia from deployment or tenured employment.
Rita: Now you listen here, slick sleeve - the only thing you have on that uniform of yours is a badge and I will have it by the end of the day if you act out.
Probie: Yes, ma'am.

Slick Sleeve 

n. Used in the airforce military when an enlisted member doesn't have any rank
I'm tired of being a slick sleeve I want to make rank so I can start giving the orders
Slick Sleeve by Pharasees April 5, 2009

sleeves called in sick 

Jacob was wearing a tank top so his Sleeves Called in sick