S.t.e.a.l.

[Sarah]

A little-known term used in the U.S military, typically used in the U.S. Marine Corps which stands for Strategically Taking Equipment to Another Location. It is a term used to justify taking something that doesn't really belong to you when questioned by a superior who feels the action is immoral. STEALing most likely oocurs while on deployment to a far away country.
Situation dictates use:

1. A marine STEALing toilet paper from another unit's bathroom (head) in order to meet his unit's hygenical needs= Good
2. A Marine STEALing a DVD player from the (PX) Post Exchange= Shoplifting,which is bad (unless there is an acronym for SHOPLIFT which would justify taking something from a place where people normally purchase goods in exchange for money)