Posted on Apr 15, 2014
Where did the term Dog Robber come from and what does it apply to?
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There has long been a term in the military that applies to a certain individual. I am wondering if anyone can tell me where this term came from and who does it apply to in the military. Good luck, I know there are many old time military veterans and retirees who are familiar with this term. If you are the person that this applies to please refrain from answering or give disinformation on the topic. There are multiple answers to this question.
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CPL Brown,
A dog robber is someone who steals leftover food, and it came to be synonymous with a General's aide because it's said that there are very few things an aide won't do to meet the General's needs.
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SPC Charles Brown
To expand on this a little more, the story is that the flag officer or generals aide-de-camp will do whatever is necessary to get these officers whatever they need to include robbing a dog. Hence the term "dog robber" in the US Military. This is another possible answer, there are still more out there.
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Dog robber refers to an aide-de-camp for a general or flag officer. I have no idea where it came from or why, but I do belong to the club after serving as an aide for 2 years. I hope somebody has the total story, it will be interesting indeed!
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SPC Charles Brown
That is the one I am most familiar with, and probably the one most service members are familiar with. I would elaborate further on the answer as it would give away the rest of the answer.
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