A crack commando unit from Vietnam that was sent to prison in 1972 for a crime they did not commit. After promptly escaping from a maximum security stocade, they now survive as soldiers of fortune, still on the run from the military police. They work for anyone who is in need of help and are innocent, hard-working people trying to make a living, and will usually do the job for free, even though they are supposedly "hired."
Consists of leader Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith, Sergeant Bosco "B.A." Baracus, Lieutenant Templeton "Face" Peck, and Captain "Howlin' Mad" Murdock.
In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promtly escaped the maximun security stockade to the Los AngelesUnderground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the A-team.
in reference to a most optimum and most high end example of a situation or event. One of the best, most elite, and accepted examples of a situation in a popular culture.
To expend lots of ammunition and hitting nothing. "To A-team" after the popular 1980's television show which had such occurences every episode.
"Sergeant, why did your squad fail thier weapon's evalutaion?"
"We A-Teamed it sir. We missed the target but caused the jeep to fly in the air and hit soem boxes though.
One of the better shows of the 1980s. Features 4 mercenaries saving good-hearted folks from evil suckas while avoiding being captured by Colonel Klink. Every episode is action packed because the A-Team is on the jazz.