hip pocket class

Definition

An impromptu training session conducted during unexpected downtime, typically covering tasks leaders should always be ready to teach. Educational entertainment for when someone inevitably wastes your time.

Example Usage

The mission got delayed, so I pulled out a hip pocket class on radio procedures.

Origin

Military training culture and small unit leadership

Fun Fact

Good leaders always have hip pocket classes ready, bad leaders waste the time on pushups, and terrible leaders just let everyone stand around.

Source: Military training and leadership development

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