Military lingo

POGUEY BAIT

U.S. Army • June 2, 2026

JUNK FOOD. A POGUE WAS A REAR ECHELON TYPE (CLERK, COOK, ETC). POGUEY BAIT REFERRED TO JUNK FOOD AND TREATS THAT WERE READILY AVAILABLE IN THE REAR, BUT NOT IN THE FIELD OR OUT IN THE BOONIES.