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The Old Man
Army
Definition
The company or battalion commander. Not necessarily old, but the position ages you rapidly. Also what junior soldiers call their commander when they think he can't hear them. He can.
Example Usage
"The Old Man wants a formation at 1700. On a Friday. May God have mercy on us all."