bullet catcher

Used to refer to members of the military. Usually refers to members of an infantry unit or any other high speed dangerious unit such as special forces. Most often used to describe members of the Army or Marines or members of other branches who endure a large number of casualties.

John: I've been thinking about joining the Army and hopefully going infantry.

Tom: Good Luck. I'd join with you but being a bullet catcher really isn't my thing.

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