Close Topic Options

Watch Your Six

What does the term "Watch your six" refer to and does it have a double or alter meaning?

Six Watch

The watch your six expression refers to the six o'clock position in military parlance. It means your back or behind you. 12 o'clock is directly in front and usually is the target or primary enemy.

Watch Your Six History & Civil Business Politics

Yes "Watch your six" is a term military uses to watch for potential danger coming from behind. It also means to care for yourself and protect your ass as no one else is going to in most cases. If you are in a battle and someone says watch your six that means the enemy is trying to get behind you and come at you from behind.