It's a common but vulgar term used by infantrymen and other combat personnel to describe those in a non-combat role--regardless of whether they're supply, medics, intelligence, cooks, logistics, or any other support or combat support role.It's pronounce like a word, with a long o--like pogue.(In fact, not knowing how to spell correctly, I've seen a lot of self-professed grunts writing inappropriate comments about how worthless pogues are, on bathroom walls and inside port-a-johns).t's pronounce like a word, with a long o--like pogue. (In fact, not knowing how to spell correctly, I've seen a lot of self-professed grunts writing inappropriate comments about how worthless pogues are, on bathroom walls and inside port-a-johns).
The three extended fingers of the left hand symbolize the Three Jewels of Buddhism, namely, the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Significantly, in this mudra, the hands are held in front of the heart, symbolizing that these teachings are straight from the Buddha's heart.
The name refers to the five fingers of this sacred hand which is a popular symbol all over the Middle East and North Africa. The hamsa is referred to alternatively as the hand of Miriam, the hand of Mary, or the hand of Fatima, depending on whether it is Jewish, Christian or Muslim.he name refers to the five fingers of this sacred hand which is a popular symbol all over the Middle East and North Africa. The hamsa is referred to alternatively as the hand of Miriam, the hand of Mary, or the hand of Fatima, depending on whether it is Jewish, Christian or Muslim.