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STRAC

A 1970's era US military acronym, meaning: Strategic, Tough, and Ready Around the Clock. To be labeled "strac" was considered high praise.

STRAC

by AKACroatalin on Nov 06, 2016 16:14:57

US Army slang commonly used during the Vietnam War; it probably originated during World War II and stands for STRictly ACcording (to regulations). It was an epithet applied to officers and NCOs who 'go by the book' and seem totally unable to think for themselves. It describes the military equivalent of a Jobsworth, frequently linked with REMF.

Example:
"That STRAC REMF insists on a formal parade before we go out into the boonies to hunt Charlie."

STRAC

by RayJay55 on Jan 28, 2010 14:19:51

Military from WWII: Strong, Tough and Ready Around the Clock. Still in use.

Example:
"He's one STRAC soldier!"

STRAC

by ab234 on Jul 18, 2009 15:10:23

1970's US military acronym, still in use today.

Amongst officers: Strategic, Tough, Ready Around the Clock.

Amongst enlisted: SHIT! The Russians are coming!

The second sense referring jocularly to the readiness level that was needed in "rapid deployment" units -- troops who would need to activate/deploy in as little as 2 hours if the Russians really were coming (Cold War)

Example:
"You've all got inspection at 0700 hours tomorrow. That's a full gear inspection by the CO, and you BETTER be looking STRAC!"

STRAC

by croatalin on Aug 18, 2013 20:11:33

STRictly ACcording (to regulations) an epithet applied to officers and NCOs who 'go by the book' and seem totally unable to think for themselves. The military equivalent of a Jobsworth, frequently linked with REMF.

Example:
Frequent complaint from the Vietnam War, "That STRAC REMF insisted we polish our boots before going out into the boonies to hunt Charlie"

STRAC

by Rittttt on Mar 03, 2016 07:40:35

In the post-war period the US Army was divided into units that were ready for immediate action, and units, such as National Guard, that would require training before being deployed. Units ready for immediate service were part of the Strategic Army Corps, or STRAC. Anything that was good-to-go could be considered "strac".

Example:
Look at how clean and squared-away that barracks is; it's strac.

STRAC

by nighthawk-81 on Nov 05, 2013 18:28:14

Originally a military acronym for STRategic Army Corps. An elite unit, the word became a term of compliment; "to be Strac" meant "to be militarily excellent" in both dress and skill. Usually "back-formed" to mean "Strategic, Tactical and Ready Around the Clock" and several other "backronyms." However, as all words tend to do, the meaning drifted, the sense becoming more of excellence in military appearance than military skill ... to the point where being called "Strac" came to mean that he looks like a recruiting poster but couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag.

Example:
ORIGINAL: "Wow, did you hear what Sergeant Jones did on the line last week? If we had ten of him, the war would be over in a week. What a STRAC soldier!"

COMMON/CONTEMPORARY: "Geez, look at Private Smith: hair buzz-cut, uniform perfectly pressed, patches and pins immaculate, leather polished to a mirror-brightness. Such a pity the loser has no skills whatsoever. STRAC jerk."

STRAC

by SSGJughead, US Army ret. on Apr 21, 2013 10:04:17

During the early days of the Cold War, Rapid Response Forces were the name of the game.

S.T.R.A.C. US Army for "STRategic Army Corps"

S.A.C. US Air Force "Strategic Air Command"

Example:
ie Cpl. Johannson is a STRAC Trooper.

I was a member of SAC

Strac

by Buddha on Jul 28, 2003 00:13:56

Big-headed pratt. Thinks he's above everyone when he's simply a fat loser.

Example:
Stupid hair and an even more stupid attitude, one big llama.

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