hootch
n.— «They bunk in thin-skinned metal “hootches,” similar to the containers that transport merchandise on ships.» —“The Doctors of War” by Bob Drury Men’s Health Jan. 30, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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Hooch is commonly used to refer to homemade alcohol.
In the military Hooch is usally refers to a tent or sleeping quarters.
Umm, yes, thank you Captain Obvious.