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Texas Joker Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 91 Bravo. They've tossed the mos list a couple times since I got out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Gunt is still 11B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 11 hours ago, Texas Joker said: 91 Bravo. They've tossed the mos list a couple times since I got out. I was a 91B, 91W and then a 68W. The entire time I was a medic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: Gunt is still 11B Yep, but I’ve yet to meet a grunt that called me a POG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 30 minutes ago, DocWard said: Yep, but I’ve yet to meet a grunt that called me a POG What’s a POG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 23 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: What’s a POG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 What is a POG Military? “POG” is a uniquely military terminology. It is an adjective and acronym for Person Other Than Grunt. It came from the word “pogue,” which means “kiss” in Gaelic. The story behind this dates back to the American Civil War when service members would call non-service members “pogues” because they got to stay at home and get all the kisses from ladies. Now, the military uses a shortened version of it—POG—to refer to anyone who is not physically involved in combat. Hence, the “Grunts” in “POG” points to infantry soldiers, who are out fighting on the battlefield. During the Vietnam era, “POG” had a negative connotation. So, it was used to insult and make fun of non-combat personnel. By the same token, it has since been deemed a derogatory term. Meaning of POGs Today… However, today, most people use it as a joke and there are no hard feelings. Typically, POGs are supporting units that provide food, ammo, chow, intel, transportation, etc. They are necessary for grunts to carry out a good fight on the field. Therefore, deep down, military members know that all personnel, including POGs, are important. If you now realize that you are the “POG”, rest assured that it is nothing to be ashamed of. You do make a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 BTW the show was cancelled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 41 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: BTW the show was cancelled I watched about half of the first episode, and turned it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, DocWard said: I watched about half of the first episode, and turned it off. I never watch it. The reviews I read said that the only part of the show that was true was that US troops were stationed in Afghanistan. Everything else was pure BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 0311 is or was a Grunt in the Corps when in was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 8 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: What’s a POG? Not as bad as a fobbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 8 hours ago, DocWard said: I was a 91B, 91W and then a 68W. The entire time I was a medic. I started as a 91A and they phased out the alphas. Back then you made Bravo as a senior medic so about E5. I was spec4 one day and woke up a Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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