Did you ever hear this before u joined the military?

Question

Smoke em if u got em

First I ever heard it was in the army.

Answer 1

Actually, now that you mention it, no, I don't think I ever heard it until I joined. There's atleast a couple other sayings too... like... hmmm DROP... BOHICA (bend over here it comes again)... STAY in YOUR lane... "Oh no, not the double time"... and I know I'm forgetting a ton of other ones

Answer 2

First time I remember it was in olfd war movies and live was at Parris Island in 70.

Answer 3

Never. And only from military guys after..................

Answer 4

I was never in the service.

I heard the phrase watching reruns of "MASH" when I was a teen.

Answer 5

That is also when I first heard it.

Army Strong

Answer 6

Army COs said that at the same time as 'At Ease' if they were not giving commands.
Other forces may use the expression. In the Navy no CO ever said that to us, we knew better. Regulations told us when and where we could smoke if we did.
It's a popular expression for people who are purporting to be veterans. They use it on movie sets and at outdoor parties as well. But the Army is more prevalent than elsewhere for its usage.
Master Chief Petty Officer, USN, medically discharged.

Answer 7

No, I first heard it at Navy recruit training in June 1968.

Thank you for your service to our country. You are a true patriot.

Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, Retired

Answer 8

Heard it from my mom when I was growing up (she was in the Army).

When I joined in the late 90s, didn't hear it.

Answer 9

yep, 1984
means, lite em up..
cigarrettes, if u r a smoker

Answer 10

Yep, but does being an Air Force Brat qualify me on this??Grew up on military bases all over the states.

Vet-USAF