See AUTO-DOG. An early term since supplanted by NBC. ), borex (a boring exercise), sinkex (an exercise whose intent is to sink a target ship). The more modern, safer "STRAIGHT BOARD" report came into use because when a sub was "RIGGED FOR RED", red unsafe indications were not readily visible on the monitor panel. NOTE: When a 3-day liberty embraces only regular liberty time, such as a Saturday and Sunday with a Monday or Friday national holiday, when scheduled work hours are not included, the time off is treated as regular liberty. Back Afty - (RN) Anything to do with the nuclear power plant or the people who operate it. In multi-unit ships, such as a carrier with its airwing embarked, generally each squadron will have its own Bull Ensign. AUX - Pronounced ox. (1) Verbal shorthand for 'auxiliary', as when referring to a machinery space, 'Aux One'. (2) In radio parlance, cans are a set of headphones. Indexer (Aviation) In most common usage, the indicator lights mounted on an aircrafts glare shield to indicate AOA during an approach to landing. Green Board An obsolete term used in submarines to indicate status of various hull openings, and therefore the ability of the boat to submerge safely. This generally requires that the aircrew be seated in the aircraft at all times. Bullnose - A chock placed right over the stem, 'in the eyes' of the ship. Friday/Sunday Routine - (RN) Field day aboard, followed by CO's rounds. Also seen as initials, AMF.. Light Water - See AFFF. Foul Deck - A flight deck which is unsafe for landings. (3) To slowly turn the propeller shaft or shafts of a ship when engines are stopped, both to maintain the oil film in shaft bearings and to prevent the shaft from bowing from its own weight. Also seen as "snack hole.". Accelerated Stall (Aviation) A stall which occurs during accelerated flight, i.e. Apes on leave throw poop at everyone. REUNION 2010. Whether it passes the test or not, it is outta here. Derogatory term for officers and enlisted that figuratively do the same. Ostensibly sailors would "sweep up" prior to departure in preparation for the following day. This call signals the entire crew to assemble on deck. Menopause Manor - (RN) Chiefs Quarters. Bilge rat Someone who works in the engineering spaces. $30.00 San Miguel Special. Legally, at this point the ship is under way, whether or not it is "making way" (moving through the water under its own power). Needless to say, should a "kidnapped" person be reported as mustered (either by well . (2) One who does his job with no concern for those around him. Deep Six (1) Originally, the call of the leadsman signifying that the water is more than 6 fathoms deep, but less than seven. [citation needed], The Boatswain's Call Photos and Diagrams, A guide to the Robert S. Benner photographs of boatswains' whistles, 19761995, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Boatswain%27s_call&oldid=1094575612. This list was originally to be found attached to the binnacle. Crossdeck Pendant, CDP - The wire (cable) which the hook of a carrier aircraft catches to accomplish an arrested landing. Golden BB - That one bullet or shell that ruins your (or your opponents) day in a dogfight or when conducting ground attacks. . First Lieutenant - (1) (USN) Deck Division officer aboard ship, or officer responsible for general seamanship and deck evolutions. (2) Cross-training in another rate. Sculpture number 01857. Demurrage A fine levied for not unloading a ship on time. (3) Disregard, as in "belay my last.". Hooky - (RN) Leading rate. All styles include allowing squared or rounded gradual tapers in the back of the head. God Botherer - (RN) The chaplain. FANG Fucking Air National Guard, or Florida Air National Guard. $20.00 Liberty Call Olongapo City. Hunter-killer (1) A SAG whose primary mission is ASW; a term coined in WWII. This term is probably the origin of the terms "hell to pay" and "between the devil and the deep blue sea.". Mess Mother - (RN) Senior hand of the mess, responsible to the COX'N for the cleanliness and good order of the mess decks. Grease the Skids Refers to the practice of lubricating the ways (or skids) upon which a ship was built, just prior to her launching. Knee-knockers - The coaming of a watertight door or bulkhead opening. Cold Iron An engineering term meaning that the entire engineering plant has been secured. All terms frequently modified by Naval personnel with the fond adjective "fucking". (2) (surface) A small ceramic frog used as a talisman to prevent loss of the load (see LOSE THE LOAD). Gunner - (1) Aviation: the CAG Weapons Officer. Unlike blood-based protein foam, AFFF is self-healing, in that holes in the foam blanket will close by themselves, preventing reflash. (2) Tiedowns. It was first used as a badge of rank for the Lord High Admiral of England in 1485. Any object, including people, which might be sucked into, and thereby damage, a jet engine. See also ROLL. Their unofficial motto is "We hide with pride." As a verb, the act of returning to base or a tanker because of low fuel state. (4) A fiber-type scrubbing or scouring pad. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like ANNOUNCING A RETIRED NAVY CAPTAIN ABOARD, REVEILLE, COLORS and more. Black Cat Merchant - (RN) Someone who is always exaggerating. AWOL Bag A small canvas or vinyl bag used to carry clothing or personal items while on weekend liberty. Generally used by fitting a wooden stick into a socket in the top surface of the stone. 'EMCON Alpha' is total emissions silence, 'EMCON Bravo' allows radiation of certain non type-specific emitters, etc. IMC - Instrument Meteorological Conditions. Aka "Khaki Sacker.". Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. Charlie Sierra Phonetic abbreviation for chickenshit. The unnecessarily thorough enforcement of an insignificant or unimportant regulation. An obsolete term; replaced with TAU (q.v.). The player opens and closes the hand over the hole to change the pitch. manner of speech. Haul: The most basic of calls. Lower Deck Lawyer (UK) A know-it-all sailor. They are typically system-specific, i.e. If a sailor failed to mind his Ps and Qs, hed come up short (or perhaps be cut off by the bartender). No chips no brakes and no scratches. "When you guys are done dicking the dog, I could use a hand over here.". Call MyNavy Career Center . Balls Out Refers to an early design of engine governor, in which a pair of masses (balls) spun at an increasing rate as engine speed increased. Drilling holes in the water (or ocean) - Term for miscellaneous underwater operations of a submarine. Jackspeak (UK) Language used by sailors. cherbourg - picturesque liberty port: cherbourg - picturesque liberty port: china - navy ships historic qingdao port call: china shoppers: china shoppers: clearing the suez canal: columbus discovers old world: cv 62-uss independence visits new york city: dd 861 joins turkish navy: deep sea copter - dumbo the dunker - camp pendleton calif: diego . In the old wooden-hulled ships, devil seams joined the external hull timbers with the deck planking; there are also references to a devil seam back aft, where the hull timbers join at the rudder post. Hack - (1) Informal confinement to quarters or to squadron spaces. Refers to pressgang leader Andrew Miller who, it was said, owned the Royal Navy. GIB - "Guy In Back". Bug juice - A substance similar in appearance to Kool-Aid which is served as a beverage aboard USN ships. Crow - The rate insignia of a USN Petty Officer (E-4 through E-6), so-called because of the eagle surmounting the rate chevrons. LIBERTY CALL, LIBERTY CALL. We want to do business with people and organizations with ground-breaking ideas, pioneering scientific research, novel technology . Sideburns are authorized but cannot exceed the hair length of the haircut where the sideburns and side of the . The wings are used to fly the boom into position to connect with the receiving aircraft, then the boom extends to make contact. G (Aviation) The acceleration forces felt by aircrews when maneuvering. Baby Shit Yellowish, evil-smelling grease. Birds Tight Permission to fire is refused. In this way, the FALL OF SHOT is walked onto the target. Bumboat A supply boat, usually of an unofficial nature. Halfway Party A party celebrating the midpoint of a submarine cruise. Many of the employees are former military personnel or military retirees. From the process of weighing anchor; the sequence of reports is usually as follows: "Anchors at short stay" The ship has been pulled up to the anchor, but the anchor is still lying on the bottom, undisturbed. (2) Make fast. EOOW - Engineer Officer Of the Watch. Anti-Smash Light - The rotating or flashing anti-collision beacon on an aircraft. There are no weapons in a ready status. Put the social media down for one day and Google some fun stuff. Refers to the brown boots or shoes which once were worn by aviation personnel with the Aviation Green uniform. FOD - Foreign Object Damage. Junior in authority to the COB. See BOOMER. Usually defensive in nature. Boot Rookie or newbie, as in boot Ensign. Originated in the habit of referring to a new man as bootcamp, rather than by name. Aka TEAKETTLE. Essentially, the angle between the air movement (*not* the horizon!) More recently, brown footwear is optional, but seldom seen due to tradition. Incorporates hearing protection and impact protection. Black-shoe - Member of the surface or submarine community. Loss of the bubble. With the straight-deck carriers, an aircraft either trapped successfully or engaged the barricade. Can result in damage to the aircraft, even a RAMPSTRIKE. the Captains gig. Low Pressure Blow all Main Ballast Tanks. Lawn Mower - (RN) 'Flashing up a lawn mower' is a term used when a sailor is about to steal away or woo another sailor's companion away. (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. The item is in excellent shape. Laundry Queen - (submarines) A junior sailor, usually an NQP (especially if hes DINK) assigned to handle a division's laundry chores. (5) Green (solid, not just spray) water coming aboard. Backing (1) Operating astern propulsion machinery. A Marine Expeditionary Unit is how the Marine Corps and the Navy can liberate any country in the world at a moments notice. Acey-Deucey Club A club for E-5 and E-6 enlisteds (Second- and First-Class Petty Officers). Ports with no activities except alcohol were the most problematic, so, officers should expect the bare minimum if they plan the bare minimum. It is replaced periodically, as it is worn down by contact with the deck or by field arrestment. A type of KNUCKLE-DRAGGER. Cut Lights Part of the array of lights found in the FRESNEL LENS. ARAB - (UK) Arrogant Regular Army Bastard. The reports usually consist of equipment reports and position reports, significant events of the day or of the day to come, etc. Generally the result of a significantly non-excellent approach or a too-close waveoff, visually it looks like what happens to the running cartoon dog when he reaches the end of the chain. Brow The proper term for what is often called the gangway, the temporary bridge connecting the ships quarterdeck to the pier. EOS Enclosed Operating Space. Please remember his family in prayer and his obituary is posted at our Eternal Deployment web-page. Boards (1) (Aviation) Speed Brakes. Dusty- (RN) Stores rating, especially one concerned with food. In third-world countries, only consumed by drunk sailors and Marines, due to questionable sanitation practices. Liberty Call teddies in the navy collection. Dickey Front (UK) The flap in the front of the traditional sailors trousers. Barrack Stanchion (RNZN) A sailor who rarely goes to sea. (2) Weapons Electrical Branch. USS Roosevelt Completes 4th FDNF-E Patrol. Word Passed: Fall in at your pay station. Offgoing section gets the remnants, if any. You have been warned. G-suit - A piece of gear worn by flight crews in tactical aircraft. LSO - Landing Signals Officer. Prevo was referring to blue light emergency call boxes . Log in. to perform scutwork such as busing tables, washing dishes, etc. For an officer, one step up from the bottom, rankwise. Think of it as a deck which does not run the full length of the ship. For many years, vacuum "flash" evaps were used; reverse osmosis systems are becoming more common now. Older (ca. In its original form, toilet facilities were found right forward in the bows, so that the smell would be blown downwind and away from the ship (since sailing ships could not lie directly into the wind when underway). Aka Alpha, from the engineering notation for AOA. Sweepers: End of the work day. See also "TEARDROP". Similar to the USN's "Joe Shit the Ragman" (q.v. Daily U.S. military news updates including military gear and equipment, breaking news, international news and more. (2) To backflush and clean a SEACHEST. However, an officers rank is on their shoulders to symbolize the burden of leadership. Bug (Aviation) (1) See PLASTIC BUG. - Spoken as "a-farts", Armed Forces Radio and Television System is a US system providing television and radio entertainment to forces overseas. . Killick - (RN, RCN) Leading rate. Bogey - Unidentified air contact. When you see the stars align and the following events happen, keep your phone on. Arresting Gear - Mechanism used to rapidly bring an aircraft to a halt aboard ship or ashore. Goat Rope An evolution which is going not at all well; disorganized; chaotic. Spring lines tend forward or aft of their attachment point. Flemish To coil a line on deck so that it can run freely while maintaining a seamanlike appearance. Mud Mover An aircraft used for support of ground forces, or the pilot of same. It could be something as small as a light tap on their chevrons or full blown meritorious a** beating. One of a number of standard combinations of flight profile and headings used to depart an airfield. FESTA - Fire Extinguishing System, Twin Agent. See PORKCHOP. England or the UK. In this method, the receiving aircraft flies in close formation aft of and just below the tanker aircraft. 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