“I can’t see, Corporal! I’m digging out blind!” "He's been digging out blind" is a metaphor to him working so hard that he has lost visual acuity. (i) To work exceptionally hard to complete an objective. Even in lethal techniques for use underwater, in the extremely unlikely event that you come across enemy personnel who are patrolling underwater who are also fighting with knives underwater, you will have the upper hand since you are trained in everything." "Underwater knife fighting." - "Trained in everything. "Dagger between the teeth." - "Performing an activity which requires the use of both your hands but equally demands the immediate readiness of a knife, therefore you must hold the knife in-between your teeth in order to operate effectively." “As chad as your dad in silver Shads.” – “This action is on the same level of tacky as your father wearing your issued trainers instead of ordinary trainers as part of his everyday outfit.” (Pusser’s issue trainers are either black brand “Magnums” or silver brand “Shadows”) (See also: Pusser’s) A few phrases exist which imply this word’s meaning: Examples include: using military kit when there is a potentially more practical item to use as an alternative or, acting in a way which provides certainty that you serve (or have served) in the military with the potential to be seen by members of the public or other serving members who don't know you. It is a naval term, also recognised by Marines since we are the amphibious fighting force of the Navy. One of the codes: Bravo-Zulu, means “well done”. Most provide vessels with information about slowing down or generic safety stuff that Bootnecks find boring. These codes are also internationally recognised. These flags are used as codes rather than to spell out full words, thus using significantly less flags to convey a message to other vessels. There are many flags with different shapes, patterns and colours recognised by naval services worldwide as representing letters of the alphabet. Originally used as an international naval flag signal. Translates from Arabic as “extra” or “tip” i.e., a bonus. Often shortened to “buckers”, “buckers leave” is time off which does not affect ones “leave balance” or annual leave days. Another rumour is that they would wear their boots tied together around their necks during a beaching in an attempt to keep them dry until they were on land (See also: The Corps, Morale, Squared away, Lads, Oppo, Jack, Hoofing, Dits, Bag off, Sausage Maker, See off, Shite-ers, Snaggy, Dip, Prof).įree. Bootneck origin: It’s said that Marines are called Bootnecks because of the piece of leather they once wore around their necks whilst sleeping as a protection against having their throats slit. Several rumours hint at where the word Bootneck originates. A Bootneck is often a morale sapped individual who is committed to an all-dips-no-profs career they know they are not permitted to enjoy. Alternatively, he can be an absolutely mad bastard, as long as he: commits acts which provide hoofing dits/morale, such as bagging off the Sausage Maker's daughter doesn’t see off his oppos is constantly shite-ers performs snaggy actions does destructive things spontaneously and, takes "souvenirs" from places he's been which are not normally readily available for purchase. Anyone in the Marines who: provides morale squares away the lads and his oppos is never jack is a hoofing bloke and, is approachable, responsible, capable and competent in his field and is generally an all-round "good egg". “You can’t bend it.” - “This object is so robust that it cannot be misshapen in any manner from its original, true, intended form.”Ī Bootneck is a member of the Royal Marines who epitomises the values and represents the ethos of the Corps. Derives from the expression “bomb-proof” implying that something will still be fully functional even after exposure to an explosion. Most commonly used in the phrase "toppers Elsan, neggers blue juice," to describe a situation as being the worst it possibly can be (See also: Toppers, Elsan, Neggers).Įxtremely robust. It is made of plastic and can survive falls from moderate heights (See also: Pusser’s, Webbing, Pouch).Ī scented, anti-bacterial clear blue liquid which is poured into an Elsan after each use in order to help keep it as hygienic as possible for further use. A pusser’s issue 1L black water bottle designed to fit in a webbing pouch.
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