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- zero – pronounced zee-row in an exaggerated manner, as used by Drill Instructors at the end of a count-down implying that recruits are to immediately cease all activity remain silently in place. Used by Marines to gain the immediate attention of all personnel in the area without calling attention on deck.
- zero-stupid thirty – an unnecessarily early time for which personnel are required to assemble for an activity. See also O-dark thirty.
- zoomie – pilot, usually an Air Force pilot.
- Zoomie U – United States Air Force Academy
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