Definition
Short for administrative, referring to non-combat activities like paperwork, supply, or routine operations—basically everything soldiers hate but militaries can't function without. It's the broccoli of military life.
Example Usage
After two weeks in the field, we spent three days doing admin: equipment turn-in, medical checks, and endless paperwork.
Origin
Military abbreviation of 'administrative,' widespread since at least WWII
Fun Fact
Studies suggest modern soldiers spend roughly 60% of their time on admin tasks and only 40% on actual combat training, which explains a lot about military frustration.
Source: Universal military administrative terminology
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