Talk:hooah

Origins of the term
When did this term come into use in the U.S. Army? I served in the Army, the infantry, from '67 to '73 and never heard it at all in any context. I think it is of fairly recent origin.
 * The origins of it are unknown and disputed. Though, did you use Heard, Understood, and Acknowledged? During your time in service? That would translate to HUA if shortened which is a sometimes spotter alternate spelling of Hooah. In any case, the word now has a couple of meanings, from being an affirmative reply, to being a rude reply (depending on rank, tone, and situation), to just being a plain interjection.