General
kp
What does kp mean?
Kitchen Patrol or Kitchen Police, the chore of assisting in the mess hall with cooking and cleaning.
"Mess up inspection and you'll be on KP peeling potatoes."
Origin
U.S. military; 'Kitchen Police/Patrol.'
Frequently asked questions
What does KP stand for?
KP stands for Kitchen Police or Kitchen Patrol, the duty of helping in the mess hall with cooking, serving, and cleaning.
What do you do on KP duty?
KP involves menial kitchen chores like peeling potatoes, washing dishes and pots, mopping, and general mess hall cleanup.
Is KP a punishment?
It is routine assigned duty, but it is unpopular and sometimes handed out as a consequence for failing inspections or minor infractions.
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