Empty Bottles

The language of Britain's sea-soldiers has been foreign to everyone except those who served in the 'Andrew'. I do not intend to produce a glossary of terms but hope that the reader has enough savvy to construct from the language used the correct meanings.
As a sprog it was drummed into us that we were empty-bottles and should shoulder the metaphor with pride. My pride is not reflected by officialdom- and I direct my remarks at the Royal Marines Associations as well as the MOD - who continue not to correct those in both media and propaganda who ought to be chastised for their ill-informed insults.
From one empty bottle I dedicate this collection of words to all the people serving in HM Forces, and especially to the BOOTNECKS.