Definitions

INDEPENDAPOTOMUS is a made-up word, and it is ridiculous. It is the opposite of a dependapotamus.

What is a dependapotomus?

I first heard the term shortly before I separated from the military, in the context, "Don't become a dependapotamus." I wasn't sure whether to be amused or offended, but quickly decided on amused. 

There are a few definitions out there, but Urban Dictionary has the simplest one:

dependapotamus (n.) Traditionally a service member's dependent who is a "stay at home mom" that doesn't do a damn thing all day besides sitting on the couch looking remarkably similar to Jabba the Hut leeching off of military benefits and eating anything that gets too close.

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Commonly used military terms and acronyms:

BX (n.) Acronym for Base Exchange. A store on base selling a variety of goods, comparable to Target or Walmart, but purchases are tax exempt. Alternately know as PX (Post Exchange).

Class Six (n.) The tax exempt liquor store on a military base.

Commissary (n.) The tax exempt grocery store on a military base.

PCS (n.) Permanent Change of Station. A military move.

FRG (n.) Family Readiness Group. A group created to enhance information sharing between Army soldiers and families. Especially active during deployments.


I will add to this list as I continue blogging. Please let me know if there are any additional terms that I need to define.