What's a Snafu? The saying originated in the U.S. Military during World War 2 as a sarcastic comment about standard operating procedures. "Situation Normal, All Fucked Up!" Snafu is now used to indicate any foul up. This term is used even by presidents of the United States. In 1986, relating to the CAP member professionalism, LtCol Charles Wiest, CAP stated: "I follow a personal code of ethics, realizing that my conduct reflects on myself, my unit, Civil Air Patrol, and the United States Air Force." FAQ: Is it unprofessional, for a CAP officer, to use language contained in the acronym "SNAFU" to live up to LtCol Charles Wiest's statement? police Article |