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.
In the Islamic faith, the hamsa hand symbolizes The Hand of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise God. Hamsa hands often contain an eye symbol, which is a powerful talisman against the evil eye.