What are the other branches’ versions of Joe Coastie?

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 18:47:25 -0400

In the Coast Guard, we’ve got Joe Coastie or Coastie Joe who we refer to when we are mentioning some non-specific Coast Guardsman. Coastie Joe can be any rate or rank.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 20 at 2020 7:02 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:02:24 -0400

The Army has a few:
Joe (plural Joes), talking about soldiers in general
PVT Snuffy: talking about a random prototypical soldier (example So what will PVT Snuffy do with that?)
Josephine: a random female soldier. This one kind of faded out in the early 90s. Replaced by Female Joes.
Joe Baggadonuts: random soldier similar to Snuffy but it implies they will do the bear minimum required.
Hooahs: (example: give me three Hooahs for this detail).

There are others that are case specific, like dismounted infantry in an APC are GIBs, guys in back. Have not heard in a while: PFC Upptyfrance

Response by Maj Walter Kilar made Jun 21 at 2020 7:35 AM

Maj Walter Kilar — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 07:35:54 -0400

The Air Force typically borrows slang from the Army with a few exceptions.
Airman Snuffy: random Airman (usually enlisted)
Boomer: boom operator on a KC-10, KC-135, or KC-46
DBA: Dirtbag Airman, or the Airman with no regard for regulations, customs, courtesies, and in some cases, personal hygiene
E-Dub: Electronic Warfare Officer
Heavy (or Heavy Driver): pilot of large aircraft
Load Toad: aircraft weapons loader
Nonner: Airman in a support job nowhere near aircraft or operations
Scope Dope: radar operator, or JWACS systems operator
Trash Hauler: cargo pilot (or the cargo aircraft itself)
Wizzo: Weapons System Officer (WSO), aka GIB (Guy/ Gal In Back)
Zero: random officer
Zoomie: Air Force Academy graduate

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 22 at 2020 3:05 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:05:13 -0400

The Marine Corps generally refers to Lance Corporal Schmuckatelli during safety briefs as the lovable character who needs guidance, asks stupid questions or is the all purpose replacement for "John Doe" in the Corps.