General
big voice
What does big voice mean?
The public-address loudspeaker system on a base, often used to broadcast alarms such as incoming fire.
"Big Voice called incoming and everyone hit the bunkers."
Origin
U.S. military slang from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Voice?
It's the base's public-address loudspeaker system, often used to announce alarms like incoming indirect fire.
Where does the term come from?
It's U.S. military slang that became common during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
How is Big Voice used?
When Big Voice sounds an alarm, personnel take cover, such as heading to bunkers when it calls 'incoming.'
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