To make ya's wonder, here is some Australian Army slang just of the top 'me head, cobber...
Gat- rifle
Skid lid- kevlar helmet
Bongos- webbing
Green skin- your AUSCAM uniform
Giggle hat- floppy bush hat
Ratpack- rations
110- Land Rover
Bucket(s)- Armd Corps
Ginger beers- Combat Engineers
Goffers- soft drinks
Gumpys- chocloate bars
Pi$$- beer
There is tonnes more, and to think I had to learn all this stuff. Now its like a second language which I use without hesitation. The Army is more thatn a job, its a lifestyle, and a sub-culture too.
Anyways,
Cheers,
Wes