Grunt Speak
Figure It Out in the Field
Definition
The official unofficial answer to any training gap. Can't operate the new system? Figure it out in the field. Never done a real medevac? Figure it out in the field. Is this grossly irresponsible? Also figure it out in the field. A phrase that has caused more gray hairs than any deployment.
Example Usage
"How are we supposed to use this new radio without any training?" "You'll figure it out in the field." "We're in the field right now." "Then you should be figuring it out."