Hand-Shaker--a soldier who tries to win the favor of first sergeant or
troop commander.
Hardtack--hardbread, biscuits.
Hash Mark--enlistment or service stripe, worn on sleeve.
Hike--a march; to hike; to march.
Hitch--a term for enlistment period.
Hive--to discover, to catch.
Hobo--the provost guard.
Holy Joe--the chaplain.
Hop--a dance.
How--form of salutation in drinking, meaning "Here's to your health,"
"My regards," etc.
I. C.--condemned by an inspector.
Jaw-bone--credit (to get things on "jawbone," is to buy on credit).
Jump--to admonish.
K. O.--the commanding officer.
Major--name by which the sergeant-major is usually called by the
enlisted men.
Mill--Guard-house.
Mule-skinner--a teamster.
Non-Com--non-commissioned officer.
O. D.--the officer of the day.
Officers Line, or Officers Row--the row of houses where the officers
and their families live.
Old Issue--an old soldier.
Old File--an old officer.
Old Man--the company commander.
On Official Terms--not to be on speaking terms except officially.
On the Carpet--called before the commanding officer for admonition.
Openers--cathartic pills.
Orderly Buckle--a soldier when going on guard who strives by extra
neatness of appearance to be designated as orderly for the commanding
officer.
Orderly Room--company office.
Outfit--one's organization in the army.
Over-the-Hill--to desert.
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