Is the term CSMO (Close Station; March Order or Collect Sh*t; Move Out) still used in Marine Artillery? It's an old 'cannon term' and I wonder if we still use it? (According to one of my co-workers, the Army went to March Order years ago.)
Originally posted by carlwdusmc: Is the term CSMO (Close Station; March Order or Collect Sh*t; Move Out) still used in Marine Artillery? It's an old 'cannon term' and I wonder if we still use it? (According to one of my co-workers, the Army went to March Order years ago.)
I know it's dated, but, when I left 2/10 in 87, we were using it. I use it to this day when I want to let my wife to know its time to go.
I was always told it was Collect Staff, Issue Marching Orders. But the colloquial is much better.
Collect Sh*t; Move Out!- That's the definition I learned during my tour with 3/12 in Viet Nam. A few years later, as a 2ndLt at the Artillery Officers Basic Course at FT Sill, that's also the definition I gave when asked by our Gunnery Instructor. He quickly informed me of the correct terminology. Makes sense, though. Last thing you're supposed to do is take down the Aiming Circle (Close the Orienting Station) and then displace. Thanks; at least it survived for another 20 years. Any responses from the younger generation? What's the command today?
