gi ?????

[Azlan]

Not sure if this is the right place to put this question but here goes - what does GI stand for as in American Soldier???

[Aquagility]

General Issue.

[Azlan]

many thanks for that - azlan

[geo0939]

I think you'll find it means Government Issue

[Aquagility]

Ouch! I stand corrected, geo0939.

[chasnoel]

I think Aquagility is correct - General Issue

[SOMMERS]

I thought it was General Infantry

[Azlan]

I can see I might have to contact the Pentagon on this one!!

[FoxLee]

If you google GI, you'll find that the origin is really Galvanized Iron, from GI stamped on metal cans. All the other suggestions have arisen over time, so take your pick.

[geo0939]

Or go to Wikipedia and enter G.I.Military

[geo0939]

You're right FoxLee, I should have read all the article in Wikipedia.

[FoxLee]

whatever the term, it's not exactly flattering