Posted on Jul 7, 2014
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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Hooah
"HOOAH"
(who-a) .adj. (slang used by soldiers, primarily airborne/ rangers) referring to or meaning anything and everything except “NO”

So, where did the term originate? The simple answer is that nobody knows, although there are dozens of theories. Heck, nobody can even agree on the correct spelling of this widely used military "word."

"No matter how one might spell the word -- with or without a hyphen, a U instead of two Os, and so on -- the word is still an expression of high morale, strength and confidence. And, when powered by an overwhelmingly proud, and usually loud, tone of voice, hooah seems to stomp out any possibility of being bound by the written word. "

Here is my take on the word "HOOAH" FROM MY TAKE IN the U.S. Army

1. What to say when at a loss for words.( ya-know what I mean)
2. Good copy, solid copy, roger, good, great, message received, understood.
3. Glad to meet you, welcome.
4. I don't know the answer but I’ll check on it. I haven't the guest idea.
5. I’m listening.
6. l'm not listening.
7. That’s enough of you dribble--sit down.
8. Stop sniveling.
9. Oh % it you’ve got to be kidding.
10. Yes!
11. Thank you.
12. Go "to the next slide.
13. You've taken the correct action.
14. I don’t know what that means, but I'm too embarrassed to ask for clarification.
15. Amen.
16. good morning/night.
17. Airborne-lets Jump!
18. Screw you!
19. Totally cool.
20. Were gonna march all night/day.
21. This field problem sucks!
22. Another MRE!
23. Fantastic!
24. Endex!
25. F-ing-A.
26. You don't know what the!@@xx@@ you're talking about but I’ll humor you anyway!
27. Eat crap and die!
28. SQUARED AWAY!
29. What a Retard/Stupid!
30.___________etc.etc.etc.etc.etc

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/jointservices/a/hooah.htm

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SPC Timothy Roach
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Hua = head up ass
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LCpl Terry Buchholz
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Motivated proud marine. Attack!!
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Sgt Tyrone Townsend
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In boot jargon! In the game of simple Simon, if Simon spoke with out a sir yes sir or an Hoorah!
Every one in the platoon would wind up doing B & M,s! Nuff said!
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SSG Tommy Horn
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Exactly.
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SSG Charles Holtzclaw
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No. 2
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SSG Charles Holtzclaw
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To each his own, lol.
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SSG Charles Holtzclaw
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A1C Tony Lee
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Ready Sgt, Sir.
Let’s do it
Agree
Whatever
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Something in meaning between 103 and 109!
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Maj Michael Howard
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The Marine corps (China Marines) adopted the original Hooraaagh from the Chinese at the turn of the 19th century. As part of martial arts, the expression was used to focus energy prior to engaging in combat and for that purpose I learned to do it with gusto, and force (no Arcinio Hall limp wristed whop whop). Marines soon learned that a decisive and intimidating Hooraaaghgah filled that fraction of a second between danger and panic. Also for what it is worth, it has been found to scare the crap out of your opponents turning their recognition of danger into panic. The sound of victory has many affirmative nuances. Simpler Fi./
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Lt Col Al Brewster
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I'll stick with HUA
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