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(US, military slang, historical) A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve. / (military) A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.

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US historical slang colloquial

(US, military slang, historical) A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve. / (military) A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.

Japanese Meaning

（米国の軍事俗語、歴史的な用法）ベトナム戦争時に、在役期間が2か月未満であった兵士。 / （軍事用語）困難や危険な任務を課せられない、または免除される兵士。