On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:30:03 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Aug 28, 5:16*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:41:20 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

You mean you never got "frocked"?

Never heard of it. *Remember, I was a BT.
Enlighten me.

--Vic

"Frocked?" is that another word for "your turn in the barrel?

In the Army, 'frocked' means one is allowed to wear a rank insignia which
he's not legitimately earned, yet. For example, a Major may be selected for
Lieutenant Colonel, but be a few hundred down the list for promotion. His
promotion may not occur for several months. But the Army may want him to
command a Battalion, which is a Lieutenant Colonel's job. He may be
'frocked' (i.e., pin the silver leaves on) so he will at least 'look' like
a Battalion Commander.