PFC

Pronounced as an acronym, this term can either denote the United States Army rank of E3, or as slang in the same army can mean "Proud Fucking Civilian." Most often, the second context is used by service members soon to finish their time in the service and return to civilian life.

"By next week, I'll be a PFC."
"But you're a sergeant..."
"Proud Fucking Civilian"

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004

soup sandwich

A slang term used by members of the United States Army to describe a fellow soldier whose performance is unsatisfactory. This term is often shortened to just "soup."

The term expresses a state of extreme uselessness, which can be understood by considering the functionality and worth of soup between two slices of bread.

"You are SOUP, private! You are a dog-gone SOUP SANDWICH! DROP!"

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004

dirtbag

A slang used in the United States Army to describe a soldier whose performance is lacking. Dirtbag is typically used to describe a soldier with long term performance issues, whereas similar US Army slang, such as "Ate up" and "Soup sandwich" are used in the short term. All soldiers have at one time or another been designated as "Ate up" or "Soup Sandwich," but only those with significant long term problems are labelled as being dirtbags.

"Soldier, you were once just ate up, but now you're becoming a real dirt bag. Are you proud?"

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004

squared away

A term used by all branches of the United States military services to describe one whose performance is even with or above satisfactory level, and that has continued such performance consistantly for an extended period of time. Alternately, this term may be applied to objects, placed, events, or generally anything that presents a high level of military order and discipline.

"Damn, private, you are squared away."
"By the time

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004

dirt dart

A slang term used by non-airborn personel in the United States Army to playfully describe airborn personel.

"I was given the option to go airborn on my orders, but I'm not dirt dart!"

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004

legs

Used as a slang term by airborn members of the United States Army to playfully describe non-airborn members.

See dirt dart, as it is the expression used in the same military branch with reverse definition.

"My buddy will be deploying with us, although he's one of that maintenance unit's legs."

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004

hard charging

A phrase used by the United States Army and United States Marine Corps to describe a member of the service who performs extremely well in terms of garrison performance, and is far above the degree of excellence expected in terms of battle related skills.

"That Sergeant Smith is one hard charging troop!"

Note - Generic name used to protect the innocent. If this is your name, first, congratulations on becoming an NCO. Secondly, there have been roughly two million people with your name and title.

by GaliemVae... oh, fuck it December 07, 2004