See also SOLDIER.
bust
tr. to reduce someone's rank. (Originally military, now also in civilian use as with the police.)I'm going to bust you to private!The brass busted her on the spot.
goon-platoon
n. a platoon of misfits; a platoon that is noted for its errors. (Military.)Well, the goon-platoon's done it again!Which side is the goon-platoon on?
rotsee
n. “ROTC,” the Reserve Officers Training Corps.I joined rotsee to help pay my way through school.How long have you been in the rotsee program?
scrambled eggs
n. decorations on a military officer's uniform.I know his rank is high because of the scrambled eggs, but I don't know how high.I'll be glad when I get some scrambled eggs on me.