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of "Hobbit") Hooch - soldier's dwelling in-country, tour from hut to barracks (originated tour in Vietnam) Hajji - an Iraqi (Literally means a Muslim that has gone on the Haj but US Soldiers use it for all Iraqis in tour general) In-Country - physically in a combat zone, see also "Down Range" The Sand Box - Iraq, particularly the southern part [edit] Nicknames for Army Posts Fort Drunk - Fort Drum in the 1990's, due to the high level of alcohol related incidents Fort Knocks - Fort Knox Fort Lost in the Woods - Fort Leonard Wood, due to its remote location Fort Puke, Fort Poke, Camp Swampy - Fort Polk, due to name or location Fort Silly - Fort Sill Fort Useless - Fort Eustis [edit] References The book Catch-22 (Joseph Heller) contains a great number of the above-mentioned acronyms, as does Full Metal Jacket. The book Swear Like a Trooper has a comprehensive list of terms. [edit] See also List of acronyms List of government and military acronyms U.S.
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