General
lance corporal underground
What does lance corporal underground mean?
The informal network of junior Marines through which rumors and gossip spread.
"The Lance Corporal Underground had us deploying a month before it was official."
Origin
U.S. Marine Corps slang.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'Lance Corporal Underground'?
It is the informal grapevine among junior Marines through which rumors, gossip, and unofficial news spread quickly.
Why is it called that?
Lance corporal is a common junior enlisted rank, and 'underground' evokes an unofficial, below-the-radar information network.
Is the information reliable?
Not officially. It often circulates rumors ahead of any confirmed announcement, so it can be right, wrong, or wildly exaggerated.
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