Movies and TV shows may depict terminology that was used in World War II, that are no longer referenced anymore. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Russian Montreal Regiment: a joke popular among the many Russian speaking members of the regiment. It's written on shitters all over Iraq and Afghanistan: "Wagner loves the cock.". Shitpump: Any Canadian Forces soldier who is utterly useless. About 1.4 million people are currently on active duty in the military with another 1,259,000 people on reserve (with 456,000 people in the Army and Air National Guard). "Look here Buds" Used by the RCR to insult the not infantry trades. Gravel Technicians for the American penchant for specialist grades with no meaning beyond private, and the belief infantry privates should be recognized as specialized in something. Pukkas: Second World War, 1st Division, 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade was an Ontario brigade with the 48th Highlander ("The Glamour Boys"), the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment ("The Plough Jockeys"), and the RCR. Dirty eemees: jocular reference to the technicians' having the dirtiest and greasiest jobs in the army. The Gay and Simple Chorus Girls
. 'Are Dull' English pronunciation of "R de Hull', The Rocky Mountain Ram Fuckers - The unit cap badge of the big horn sheep, The Van Doos: from an English corruption of the French. Jimmys: nickname for signallers, from the figure of Mercury on their cap badge, commonly referred to as "Jimmy". Most Enlisted people with a rank of E-4 and above are called Non-commissioned Officers (NCOs); the exception is the Air Force where E-5 is considered the first NCO rank. The Mob: The Canadian Forces, implying that joining is like becoming part of the Mafia. 1 RCR will use it against members of 2 and 3 RCR too. Pecker Checkers: as soldiers tend to put things where they should not. The Marine Corps is part of the Navy. Based on World War I terminology. Many regiments have over the years earned nicknames; some laudatory, some derogatory, but all colourful.Sometimes, the nicknames themselves have overshadowed the actual regimental title, e.g. Women can serve in most combat positions, and in all non-combat military jobs. Ground pounders for the amount of marching they do, SPUTS: from Self-Propelled Pop-up Targets, Bayonets: From their weapon of last resort. I'm trying to put together a list of nicknames for people in the military. (You guys have some really awesome insults, BTW) I'm just a civilian though so sometimes I can't 100% tell what is or is not insulting. Here are some common ranks for the US Army, Air Force and Marines. Bloggins: The generic Canadian Forces member, Most often used on examples of how to fill out the endless forms you are required to complete everywhere you go. Peanuts, Popcorn, Candy, Licorice and Ice Cream, The Mickey Mouse Brigade - this may be a reference to a popular insult that was sung to members of the regiment to the Mickey Mouse Club theme music: "M-I-C-K-E-Y P-P-C-L-I", Poor Pricks Can't Leave Italy - From WW2, the PPCLI was fighting in Italy and was not present for the Normandy landings, Vicious Patricias: from the VP on the dress uniform's buttons, which from above actually stand for "Victoria Patricia", Quickest out of Ridgeway, their disorganized withdrawal at the.