And what is up with "Semper Fi" and...Oorah?
2007-02-22 19:32:37 · 13 answers · asked by le_disko 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, they are not offended by the name Jarhead, they take pride in it. Semper Fi - Always faithful - this is in regards to a group of men (and women too) who are not only fellow military service members, but the bond is like that of brothers, even if they have never met before, A Marine to another Marine, even as strangers, is an instant friend. "Oorah" is a general term, usually almost said as a kind of bark (and you are correct in leaving of the H at the beginning, it is Oorah, not Hoorah) it is used as motivation, it is used as an affirmative answer, it is also used as a greeting. Marines definately have developed their own vocabulary over the years, and these are only a few of the words you will hear. My guess is that you have recently started dating a Marine, or you have a brother or friend recently home from Boot Camp. If that is the case, ask him about the terminologies and such, take interest in this new "language". Most Marines enjoy sharing, and talking about this kind of thing.
2007-02-22 19:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by picture . . . perfect 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jarheads comes from the cover we wear on our heads, which has an eightsided pattern, and looks different from the other branches' covers (army berets, AF caps, Navy white-thingies).
As for Semper fi, don't tell me you have never understood what it means!? It means Semper Fidelis, which is Latin for Always Faithful. Marines will do anything for their friends, allies, and country. It's the Marine's motto!
Oorah, well, that's just one of those things you wouldn't understand.
2007-02-23 04:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by frenzee2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know several Marines and they don't mind being called jarhead by other Marines..but not by nasty civilians.
Semper fidelis means Always faithful and this explains Oorah http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oorah#Origins
2007-02-22 19:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
military: Groundpounders, G.I.s, or Joes Marines: Leathernecks or Jarheads army: Swabbies or Squids Air rigidity: Flyboys or Chair rigidity Coast shelter: Puddle Pirates, Boaties, or Coasties nationwide shelter: Nasty shelter or nationwide females Reserves: Weekend Warriors or Armchair squaddies
2016-12-04 20:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by laranjeira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jarhead refers to the classic marine high and tight haircut they get. Its a pet name like squid is to sailor, green suiter is to a soldier and pansy is to an airman. Semper Fidelis is the marine corps moto meaning always faitful, faithful to God, Country, and Corps. Oorah is their verbal motivator. They shout it when they are motivated and to motivate other marines just as the army has "hoah" and the airforce has "airpower" and the navy has "lets get our nails done".
2007-02-22 20:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by the Animal 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Jarhead is ok If it comes with respect. Semper fideles = always faithful in Latin.
Leatherneck and devil dogs are ok too.
2007-02-22 19:41:52 · answer #6 · answered by paddy0159 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO,just don't pull a hand full of sand out of your pockett,And yell hit the beach.OOOORAHHH. Semper Fi=Alway's Faithfull
2007-02-22 19:42:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who is in Marines and he just laugh about the jarhead thing, every branch have its own nicknames so its not that bad...
2007-02-23 10:00:04 · answer #8 · answered by Cess B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just nicknames, and semper fi and oorah are just tradition and mottos.
2007-02-22 19:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, you are going to get some interesting answers with this one. good luck!
being an army veteran myself though, i can say that if you were never in the service then you wouldnt really understand. of course marines and army give each other crap but i think they might agree with that fact.
2007-02-22 19:37:28 · answer #10 · answered by Jessy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋