Offensive? Offensive?

“LEG, or low-entry ground soldier, is considered offensive.”

Really? By whom?

http://www.wearethemighty.com/18-military-soldiers-slang-army-term-2015-01


I don't think "low-entry ground soldier" has anything to do with why a leg is called a leg. There aren't any leg units anymore. Leg refers to the main part of transportation.

Michael M. says: "Leg came from 'straight leg' appearance for one who does not wear jump boots with their pants tucked in."

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100912235518AAdVx3l


That sounds right. The first time I heard the term "straight-leg infantry" -- was in 1964 in basic training. It was later shortened to "leg."