Squaddy

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A squaddy is a soldier of the British Army. Alternative spelling - squaddie. Derivation is one whose life is spent totally as the member of a squad rather than as an individual. Hence, in non-military life "A squaddie mentality" means someone who prefers to spend their life being told what to do and not using their initiative. 'Squaddie' is often a term used for someone pretty near the bottom of the chain of command and below whom no individual initiative is ever expected. Sometime used as a term of abuse, but usually worn with pride by a real squaddie.

Also: 'Squaddie-proof' means 'Unbreakable' since private soldiers are renowned for giving their military equipment a truly hard time in operational use and if a 'piece of kit' can't be broken by a squaddie, then it's likely to be unbreakable

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