Used for almost everything from insulating metal cups to holding the wheels on tanks. Black nasty/Bodge tape Army-issue black duct tape without which the Army would fall apart. Onomatopoetic for the two-tone audio signal before an announcement was made. Sarcastic reference to a long tactical movement or march bine (Army) Cigarette (derived from "Woodbine" a non-filtered cigarette typically sold in packs of five, until the late 60s/early 70s) Bing Bong (Army) A station/camp wide tannoy system used to make announcements. Bimble (Army/RAF) To walk out of step as a squad/troop. Excused various duties, depending on injury, but most good RSMs will find a way round this. Bergen Your big fuckoff backpack, taller than most pygmies Biff As in ‘on the biff’, Anyone on the sick, injured or on light duties Biff chit You can only be on the biff if issued with one of these by the MO. When challenged again this changed to “Weenoes” as in: “We know they’re still f-ing Bennies”. When challenged by senior officers, this changed to "Stills" as in: "Still f-ing Bennies". His character was mentally challenged, so an insult. Bennie A Falkland Islander, from the Benny from Crossroads style woolly hats. A sarcastic name deriving from the number of times that helicopters are promised for a movement, but 4 ton Bedfords turn up Beer Tokens Money Belt-fed (Army) A lively sexual partner. Drill or PT (often during Basic Training in the 70's, or used against soldiers locked up in guard house or the Mil Prison Colchester.) Bedicopter (Army - especially TA) a 4 ton troop carrying truck. ![]() member of the Royal Marines Band Service) Barrack Stanchion (RN) A naval rating who spends most of his / her time in shore based draft rather than at sea Beasted (Army Slang) Made to perform an action to excess e.g. "You're to report to the Badge" Ball of chalk, all went for a ball of chalk Situation deteriorated beyond repair, about as much use as a ball of chalk Bandy (RM) musician (i.e. Now more usually used to refer to the RSM or Regimental Sergeant Major. The Badge regimental Sergeant Major, named for the large crown on the WO1 rank badge. Or more commonly the round grass tufts in wet moorlands that easily twist ankles when trodden in but easily slipped off. Andrew (Army) Royal Navy/RN Sailor ARAB Arrogant Regular Army Bastard A Regiment far superior to the Cavalry The Royal Tank Regiment B Babies' heads individual tinned steak and kidney puddings in the old Compo rations. Derived from the AK - 47 and the popular culture surrounding it, generic reference to enemy small arms. ![]() Quality varies from Cordon Bleu to Cordon Poo AK Avtomat Kalashnikova ("Kalashnikov-pattern Automatic Rifle"). Source: THE MEANING OF ALLY All-in Meal made from combined leftover ration packs. ally, allie, ali, alle Used to describe items of kit or clothing that are not issued (potentially against regulations) but function better than issued equipment, but also used as a word meaning a combination of “cool/against the rules”. Term for the act of morning Shower, Sh*t & Shave (Army Slang) All Girlie Corps Slang for the Adjutant Generals Corps. Numerals 7Ps prior planning and preparation prevents piss poor performance 5s and 20s Checking your immediate surroundings (5m and 20m) 90 See MOD90 A ablutions Toilet and / or bathroom for airmen (RAF slang).
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