what's the best/funniest unit chant you've heard?

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 May 2014 09:54:41 -0400

If you've been in the military for any amount of time, chances are you've been to an awards ceremony, graduation, etc., and heard units yell out "something" to show unit pride and support when a member of their unit is recognized.

While stationed in Okinawa, I was at an annual awards ceremony and when a nominee from the Dental squadron was called, the Commander stood up and yelled out "If you ain't got no teeth!" ... the Dental squadron members responded loudly with "You Suck!" The entire ballroom was cracking up! By far my favorite yet. Here's an example from an AMXS: "If the Eagle's in the Air... we put it there!"

What's the best chant/call out you've heard?

Response by LTC Paul Mullins made May 8 at 2014 10:02 AM

LTC Paul Mullins — Thu, 08 May 2014 10:02:35 -0400

Best -as a currently serving member of the 3rd Infantry Division - ROCK OF THE MARNE! with a response of TOP OF THE ROCK!.

Funniest - and I have to admit I didn't pay much attention to it until the end of basic training where I realized what we were really saying:

Bravo in the front, let me hear you grunt!
Bravo in the rear, let me hear you cheer!
Bravo in the middle, give me just a little!

Of course, these days it would warrant a SHARP complaint.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2014 4:16 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 May 2014 16:16:49 -0400

At the end of our Company song we would end it with "Yeah WETSUP". Most would ask what it meant and we would shout, "We Eat This Shit Up".

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Nov 4 at 2014 7:17 PM

SPC James Mcneil — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:17:34 -0500

During a division run in 2002, I remember the 502nd Infantry regiment running past. They were sounding off with their regiment number. "Five Oh Deuce!" But when they were running, it really didn't sound like they were saying "Deuce."

Also at Fort Campbell, I was part of HHC 1-101 Avengers, and our motto was "Avengers rock the house!" While I was there, HHC split and formed E co from the motor pool and 3/5 platoons. One day, the 1SG was addressing the (now smaller) HHC, and when he called us to attention, we sounded off with "Avengers rock the house!"

Behind the formation was a SSG from the new E co, who waited until we were done to sound off with their motto, "The best support the rest!" It was funny, but it did not end well for him. ;)

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2016 4:45 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 04:45:45 -0400

We used to yell "THUNDERCATS! HOOOOOOOOOOO!" for literally no reason.

Response by PO3 Rachel Bowman made Oct 9 at 2016 10:06 AM

PO3 Rachel Bowman — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 10:06:21 -0400

Mama and papa were laying in bed, mama rolled over this is what she said.. give me some.. PT.. Good for you, good for me, all day and all night.. lol idk if this is a common one but we don't do many chants in the Navy outside of Basic and A-School

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Aug 28 at 2019 5:05 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:05:00 -0400

1st Sgt yells "Med Group"...unit responds with "CALLING THE SHOTS!"

1st Sgt yells "YOU GOT IT"...Contracting unit responds with "we bought it"

My Lolita dresses in Green...she puts out like a coke machine...UNACCEPTABLE BY A LOT OF STANDARDS BUT STILL A MARCHING CHANT IN THE 80's

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Dec 25 at 2020 3:13 PM

SSG Eric Blue — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:13:46 -0500

Everything I HAVE created to call while running! The most famous of mine being named "The Drinking Cadence" by the rest of The Army! Simply based on some of the drinks I've had in my life. It got requested every time we did an esprit de corps run and longer every time I called it.