Definition
Derogatory term for non-combat support personnel, especially those in comfortable rear-echelon positions. Pronounced 'pō-g,' because spelling it POG (Person Other than Grunt) is too straightforward.
Example Usage
Those pogues in the rear have air conditioning while we're eating dust on patrol.
Origin
Possibly from 'pogue' meaning kiss in Irish, suggesting these personnel kiss up to superiors
Fun Fact
The combat arms vs. support personnel rivalry is as old as organized warfare, though modern conflicts have blurred these lines considerably.
Source: U.S. military slang, particularly Marine Corps
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