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Cadet

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A student at the U. S. Military Academy, U. S. Air Force Academy, Reserve Officer Training Corps units as well as other officer procurement organizations. (see Aviation Cadet.)

Cadillac

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Marine Corps issued boots. The predominant form of transportation for recruits and infantry Marines.

Call Sign

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(Commtalk) The word identifier for a unit, aircraft or pilot.

CamelBac”.

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A name brand version of a personal hydration system which allows the wearer to sip water through a tube from a bladder worn on the back.

Cammies

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The field uniform of the Marine Corps since the 1970s. The original design was stolen by the Army and then every other military service and in 2002 the “pixelated” design was introduced. The design itself includes tiny Marine Corps emblems and blends better into most natural settings.

Campaign Cover

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The hat worn by drill instructors, sometimes called a “Smoky Bear” hat. The only official Marine headgear not called a cover.

Cannon Cocker

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A Marine in the artillery or a Navy gunner’s mate.

Canoe U

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The U. S. Naval Academy.

CAO

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Casualty Assistance Officer.

CAP

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Combat Air Patrol. Combined Action Platoon, Marines and Vietnamese soldiers working together, generally as part of the “Pacification Program”. (origin) (Vietnam)