Popping Smoke
Similar to what you see in films, soldiers “pop smoke” to create a shield or a diversion so that they are able to move into position. Outside the military, if a soldier says he’s “popping smoke”, that usually means he’s leaving.
Popping Smoke
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Floor = Bed
Basic training prepares you to sleep practically anywhere. What civilians see as the floor, you see as your bed and your buddy’s shoulder isn’t just that – it’s a pillow. Soldiers are truly remarkable in many ways. One example of this is the fact that even if they are sleeping deeply, they are able to get up and be at attention within seconds.
Floor = Bed
