Boy Butter A light tan grease used by weapons types on torpedoes. Broad agency announcements, or BAAs, represent one means of doing business with the Office of Naval Research. Floor In naval architecture, a horizontal structural surface which does not extend the full length of the ship. (2) Facetiously, a way for a helicopter pilot to keep his hands and feet occupied as he plummets to his death. See NUKE. The USN form is STEEL BEACH (without the beer). kept in the dark and fed bullshit) due to the poor outward visibility of the after 2 seats in the Prowler. Higgy also most recently reunited with fellow shipmates at the 2010 Concord reunion. Direct Fire Gunnery and fire control where the fall of shot can be directly observed by the firing unit. Refinements such as the need to engage "arresting gear" with ones toes, "crash and smash" teams using pitchers of beer to extinguish post-crash fires, etc., are common. OK ('okay pass') counts 3 points. Always keep Navy Operations Security in mind. In field use (ashore), A-gear may be a device as simple as lengths of chain connected to a CROSS-DECK PENDANT (q.v. Gedunk Medal National Defense Service Medal. Primary mission is nuclear deterrence. Keelhaul Ancient form of punishment from the days of sail, in which a sailor was thrown overboard and dragged under the ship to the other side with a line. CAP - Combat Air Patrol. Gun Busters - (RCN) Naval weapons ratings. God Bless America. It may be obstructed by a stuck shell casing, an entire round, or other unwanted foreign material. Can be used as noun or verb. See also MENOPAUSE MANOR. Sometimes seen as CAW for Carrier or Commander Air Wing. The Liberty Program organizes on-base and off-base activities like free food events, game nights, volunteer projects, trips to sporting events, and . See also BROWN WATER. They wear red flight deck jerseys. Cold Iron An engineering term meaning that the entire engineering plant has been secured. Black-Hand Gang - See SNIPE. With the straight-deck carriers, an aircraft either trapped successfully or engaged the barricade. Makee-Learnee Also seen as make-ye learnee. Usually implies that all his assigned work is done and he is not in trouble at the moment. All a troop has to do is keep their nose clean at the entry-level position over a certain amount of time to rate the next rank. Hangar Queen (Aviation) An aircraft that never seems to be in flyable condition, it often sits in a corner and provides spare parts for serviceable aircraft instead. Blue Water Ops - Flight operations conducted when beyond range of a BINGO or divert field. (2) (UK) The opposite of hard charger, i.e. RM2 Leonard. Iron Lung - (RN) Soda dispenser filled with beer. 0.7 Elder falwell The Rev. Monkeys were typically made of brass (though monkeys made of rope were used as well). (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. (obsolete, from 'Jack Tar') (2) The Union Jack, a small flag flown from the jackstaff on the bow of USN ships inport; has a blue field and 50 white stars. Most Popular in Men Sweatshirts. (Liberty) $10.00 Liberty Center SOFA Sponsored First Cut-Off: 6/14/2019 . AGI - Auxiliary, Intelligence Gathering, aka 'Tattletale'. Line - (1) What mere mortals call 'rope', the sailor calls 'line.' Does not necessarily mean slowly.. Aka 'Radioing in' a report. Burner - (1) In a submarine, a system that burns carbon monoxide and hydrogen out of the air, converting H2 to water and CO to CO2. Kipper (UK) (1) Obsolete term for torpedo. Aurora's contract, which DARPA awarded Jan. 27, was for $5.7 million and could grow to more than $25 million if all options are exercised. Officially frowned upon, but a widespread practice. Mud Duck Shallow water sailor, e.g. High Order In general usage, performing calibration on someone by yelling or other attention-getting activity. Well it could always get worse. Used to produce fresh water at sea, both for the boilers and for potable usage. Incorporates hearing protection and impact protection. A phone call once every few days on a long leave block does make a difference. At least one US submarine was lost to a circular run in WWII. (3) An easy job, or one involving a minimum of red tape. FIFI "Fuck ItFly It." (3) Disregard, as in "belay my last.". Fake Down To lay out a line to permit free running while maintaining seamanlike appearance. (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. Air Wing The officers and men assigned to the aircraft aboard a ship, whether a carrier (usually referred to as a "carrier airwing") or a smaller vessel (generally referred to as an "air det" (detachment)); the airwing has a separate administrative and operational chain of command. (2) (RCN) Missing in action. Subjects. I hope you took a course in stand up comedy in college, sir (or maam) because a good safety brief does deter stupid sh*t. Officers, dont put your reputation on the chopping block for a troop who came back hot during the unit drug test. Bogey - Unidentified air contact. Grape Sig - An easy signature on your qual card, generally given in return for a favor. FFG Guided Missile Frigate. Anchor Clanker - (1) Boatswain's Mate. A boatswain's call, pipe or bosun's whistle is a pipe or a non-diaphragm type whistle used on naval ships by a boatswain . Gray Funnel Line - (RN) The Royal Navy surface fleet. Double Nuts - Aircraft with side number zero-zero. An escape maneuver from an air-to-air fight, generally consists of choosing the proper moment to unload and select ZONE FIVE. Ganked Stolen. "Anchors up and down" The anchors flukes have broken free of the bottom, and the shank is more or less vertical. Following the war, many of the Liberty ships were purchased for private merchant use. The first earthquake, of around magnitude 7.8, hit on Feb. 6 . So called from the fouled anchor rate badge. "Let's bag this project.". $30.00 San Miguel Special. Shoot first." That's the advice of SNAFU Solomon, a blogger we've met several times in these pages, and who now serves as a sheriff's deputy in a Louisiana parish. Hack - (1) Informal confinement to quarters or to squadron spaces. Article 1282 of Navy Regulations directs that all persons on deck aboard ships passing the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, between sunrise and sunset be called to attention, and that those not in formation render the hand salute as the ship passes the memorial, which symbolizes the losses suffered in the surprise Japanese attack on The 'Fleet Joss' was the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Master at Arms. Cunt Cap Fore and aft or "garrison" cap, so named because the folds of material at the upper ridge of the cap vaguely resemble labia. Goat Locker - Chiefs' Quarters and Mess. Often purveyors of curios, souvenirs, etc. The pilot of an F/A-18. Hook Skip Bolter A BOLTER which results when the arresting hook bounces over the wires. Grape - (1) Easy pickings, esp. Draeger Tubes - An older method of sampling atmosphere, in which a hand-held pump is used to draw samples into the test system. Fairwater Planes Diving planes located on a submarines fairwater. "Ordinary Seaman Bloggins screwed up again." Bin Rat (RCN) A person who works in Stores (supply). ACM conducted between aircraft of different types. Depress the release pushbutton and . Foul Bore (1) In gunnery, an unsafe condition where the bore of the gun is not clear after firing. Generally used by fitting a wooden stick into a socket in the top surface of the stone. Maximum watertight integrity. Franklin R. Parker Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) Franklin R. Parker was sworn in as the 19th Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve . Cut Lights Part of the array of lights found in the FRESNEL LENS. Any naval personnel are assumed to be 'on their chinstraps' at all times. Class Bravo Fire A fire involving flaming liquids. Separates the hull paint from the anti-fouling underwater paint. Channel Fever Anxious to get home, or reach port. (2) A structure on a ship which is designed to deflect or redirect water flow. Bitching Betty The (usually female-voiced) cockpit warning system of many aircraft today. Conn Has several uses, all to do with control of the ship. In original usage, if a sailing ships yards were not all aligned, she was said to be "all acockbill." Break (the) - Maneuver used by pilots of tactical aircraft to slow to traffic pattern speed. When I got out and came back . Liberty parties of up to 10,000 personnel can be accommodated at Pattaya. Altitude expressed with respect to sea level (i.e. This is normally weekends and holidays, not to exceed 72 hours. A sealed mask with an airhose and a quick disconnect to attach to the main EAB system. Apes. installation. GIB - "Guy In Back". Barrack Stanchion (RNZN) A sailor who rarely goes to sea. See also WATCH. Basically, yelling and screaming. Together. Frequently modified by members of the surface fleet with the adjective "fucking". Grinder (1) Obstacle course. Aka "Head Up And Locked." Another spot is applied back to the left, half the amount of the previous correction. LSO - Landing Signals Officer. The money you spend using MWR programs and services is reinvested into the overall program. Jeff Zavada says: February 22, 2012 at 8:36 am. DTG - (1) Days To Go. Benny - A treat or reward, derived from 'benefit.'. The crown of the anchor is still resting on the bottom. Can (1) Short for TINCAN. a diver who wears the spherical metal helmet of a Navy diver). "Getting (one's) dolphins"--achieving the status of a qualified submariner. tunnel vision. It was carried over to the practice of putting ice cream into soda. Aka 'Paddles'. Generally spoken as 'Charley Oscar'. Study at our beautiful campus in central Virginia or online from anywhere in the world! (2) The expendable portion of the XBT (q.v. Derisive interpretations of the acronym include: 'Christ, It Won't Shoot', and 'Captain, It Won't Shoot,' due to common maintenance difficulties. Also BOOTNECK (RN), GRUNT, JARHEAD, MUDPUPPY. Related Media. Irish Pennant - (1) (RN) Loose mop strings left in the flat. Damn Carriers used to get a port call every 2-3 weeks. Below, the USS General J. C. Breckinridge, tied up at Keelung Harbor, circa 1968. Bull Ensign - Senior ensign aboard. - per Ray Guerra . Hook Point - The part of the tailhook that actually engages the wires. In a good unit, it shouldnt get out of hand, but officers know what they have. Largely composed of ascorbic acid. Beltway Bandit A company, or an employee of same, located near Washington, DC, which serves the defense industry. (Effective October 3, 2022 10:00 a.m. local Eastern Time until September 29, 2023 4:00 p.m. local Eastern time.) Lubbers Line The vertical mark on a compass bowl to mark the ships heading. (3) Someone who acts like an idiot (aka 'blank file'). (2) (surface) A small ceramic frog used as a talisman to prevent loss of the load (see LOSE THE LOAD). (3) To name a classmate or shipmate involved in wrongdoing, or to identify a mistake made by someone else. A Marine Expeditionary Unit is how the Marine Corps and the Navy can liberate any country in the world at a moments notice. A properly closed hull opening was indicated by a green light. The USS Liberty was a ship for the NSA of the U.S. Government. This FAQ is maintained by Jeff Crush Depth The designed depth at which the pressure hull of a submarine will collapse. Jimmy, Jimmy the One - (RN) First Lieutenant of a ship. Daily U.S. military news updates including military gear and equipment, breaking news, international news and more. King Neptune - The mythological God of the Sea. More fully 'Jack Dusty'. Centrifugal acceleration threw the masses outward, so "balls out" refers to maximum possible engine speed. FY23 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology N00014-23-S-B001. Dirt Sailor A member of the Navys Construction Battalions (Seabees). Refers to Russian 'trawlers' (or, more recently, purpose-built ships) stationed off NATO ports and following major fleet units. Andrew (the) - (UK) Nickname for the Royal Navy. IFR (1) Instrument Flight Rules. AUX - Pronounced ox. (1) Verbal shorthand for 'auxiliary', as when referring to a machinery space, 'Aux One'. The command needs to make sure that there are plenty of tourist options available. Indexer (Aviation) In most common usage, the indicator lights mounted on an aircrafts glare shield to indicate AOA during an approach to landing. a woman Marine. [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. Someone is going to pop. Brass Officers, especially senior officers. Birds Tight Permission to fire is refused. depressed to call another station and the station being called is busy. Loadtoad (1) (aviation) See REDSHIRT. Crash and Smash Crew (or Team) - Crash and Rescue personnel. Birds Free - Permission has been granted to fire missiles. Cold Iron A condition of the ships engineering plant where everything is shut down, including not only propulsion systems but also including electrical power generation and hotel services. Youre going to need it, sir or maam. I was on an amphib for 6 years and on average we would be underway 3-4 months at a time, 3-4 times a year. As provided by Electric Boat (EB) Corporation, green rather than gray. Gash (1) Garbage or rubbish. See DECK APE. The derision arises from the lack of experience and naval knowledge of the typical graduate. (2) (RCN) Punishment consisting of confinement to the ship, base, etc., or sailors under punishment (derived from the slang term jailbird.) (3) Generic, airplane. while the pilot is pulling Gs. FUF The complement to the GIB; the Fucker Up Front. Usually defensive in nature. Balls (or Four Balls) Midnight, which in the militarys 24-hour timekeeping system may be written as "0000," although writing midnight as "2400" is perhaps more common. (3) Easy or "sweet" duty. Lower Deck Lawyer (UK) A know-it-all sailor. Also seen as 'J.S. Theyre going to party. BOHICA - Acronym for "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again.". Charlie Sierra Phonetic abbreviation for chickenshit. The unnecessarily thorough enforcement of an insignificant or unimportant regulation. Abaft Aft of a given point on a ship; e.g. Aka Alpha, from the engineering notation for AOA. (2) Uncomplimentary term for a woman. Handsomely Executed carefully or deliberately. (3) The protruding sensor boom of the MAD gear aboard the P-2 Neptune and P-3 Orion. Bosun The phonetic spelling of boatswain.. See GOAT LOCKER. On 8 June 1967, the USS Liberty was about 12 miles off the the Sinai coast went an Israeli torpedo hit the ship and was further attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats. - Spoken as "a-farts", Armed Forces Radio and Television System is a US system providing television and radio entertainment to forces overseas. See PORKCHOP. Based on the recommendation from the V-22 Joint Program Office, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Navy issued a time limit, via fleet bulletin, on the V-22 . Alcoholic beverages were thereby prohibited aboard ship. Air Start (1) The process by which a flamed-out jet aircraft engine may be restarted in flight. "Ready to answer bells" means the engine room is ready for maneuvering orders. Vessel LIBERTY PASSION is a Vehicles Carrier, Registered in USA. Fire For Effect A signal indicating that the correct spots have been applied and rounds are falling on target; the firing battery should begin rapid fire. Main Space - Engine room or fire room or, collectively, both/all. Evap - Distilling unit, aka 'the still'. (2) In radio parlance, cans are a set of headphones. Ports with no activities except alcohol were the most problematic, so, officers should expect the bare minimum if they plan the bare minimum. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Needless to say, should a "kidnapped" person be reported as mustered (either by well . to perform scutwork such as busing tables, washing dishes, etc. (2) Broken, or useless. Pronounced 'chang'. ADMIRAL. Older (ca. Cut Signal (or Cut Sign) (1) (aviation) The signal to pull the throttles back to idle; can be given by the CUT LIGHTS or the classic throat-cutting gesture. Three ships exisit today: SS John W. Brown; SS Jeremiah O'Brien; and SS Arthur M. Huddell . 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. An open, or unsafe, closure was indicated by a red light. Liberty cams. Used extensively as an all-purpose cleaner/stripper for bulkheads, decks, brass fire nozzles, and pipes. Material Condition Yoke - Closures marked 'X' and 'Y' must be kept closed. Bomb (The) - (submarines) The oxygen generator system. Originally used to give the CUT SIGNAL. A. J. Squared-Away The mythical sailor who always has his stuff together. See SOS. In-flight Arrestment - Occurs during an arrested landing if the hook engages the CROSSDECK PENDANT while the main landing gear are not on deck. Hotel Services Power, water, and steam used for cooking, heating, laundry, or other non-engineering or non-propulsion purposes. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host a Proposers Day in support of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001123S0025, Faithful Integrated Reverse-Engineering and Exploitation (FIRE) program on March 16-17, 2023 at the Booz Allen Hamilton Auditorium located at 8283 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 When using this, a crewman is said to be 'sucking rubber'. Improves the BOARDING RATE but costs at the GREENIE BOARD. Clankie, Clanky - (RN) Mechanical Engineer. aka speed jeans.. The reports usually consist of equipment reports and position reports, significant events of the day or of the day to come, etc. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) - A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. Coffee Mess An area, usually in a duty or working area, where coffee is made and served. The rest of the pipe consists of a "keel", a flat piece of metal beneath the gun that holds the call together, and the "shackle", a keyring that connects a long silver or brass chain that sits around the collar, when in ceremonial uniform. Pronounced to rhyme with 'try'. Most common use today is to acknowledge that the LSO has heard the approaching pilot call the ball. A weekly points goal is typically set by each command that an NQP (q.v.) These personnel operate and maintain the ship's auxiliary equipment (air conditioning systems, distilling units, air compressors, etc.). (2) (Aviation) Short for tailhook. PLEASE CALL (DSN) 252-3328 OR 252-2904 / (COMM) 0956-50-3328 OR 0956-50-2904 First Cut-Off: 6/07/2019 . Study sets, textbooks, questions. None of the goodies get past him. Polite forms: 'brain fade', 'brain cramp'. Bug Out - 'Getting the hell out of Dodge.' "Poor Smitty bilged the quiz." - per Mike Kipper Perfect for your collection. Dog Dish The white hat worn by junior enlisted personnel. He always presides, with his court, at the LINE-CROSSING CEREMONY. God Botherer - (RN) The chaplain. . Monkey Fist - The complex knot surrounding (sometimes taking the place of) the weight on the end of a heaving line. Your command will find out if you screwed up. Heave Out And Trice Up Originally, a call for sailors to get out of their hammocks, roll them up, and trice (tie) them to the ships rail. Blank flange - (1) A plate bolted onto an open pipe to prevent flooding or leaks while work is performed on a piping system. (2) Short for departure from controlled flight, a regime of flight where the aircraft is uncontrollable. Donkey Dick - (1) The nozzle of an inline proportioner in a firefighting hose line for AFFF. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY 121 BLAKE ROAD ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND 21402-1300 USNA INSTRUCTION 1050.lA USNAINST 1050.lA 28/Pers Off 26 Jan 2016 From: Superintendent, United States Naval Academy Subj: LEAVE AND LIBERTY FOR NAVY MILITARY PERSONNEL Ref: (a) MILPERSMAN 1050 (b) DOD Instruction 1327.06 (c) NAVADMIN 252/10 (d . Terminal lances are out of f**ks to give. Liberty Flames Heathered Navy The Champ Tri-Blend Pullover Sweatshirt. Their unofficial motto is "We hide with pride." Boatswain's Pipe Calls. (2) Any propeller-driven aircraft. Advance is maximized in a turn of 90 degrees or more; transfer is maximized in a turn of 180 degrees or more. LIBERTY CALL, LIBERTY CALL. In-Flight Refueling Replenishing an aircrafts fuel supply in flight. Dodge City - Diego Garcia island, a British possession in the approximate middle of the Indian Ocean. Naval Shore Patrol. Counter battery - Firing on enemy artillery. Crank (1) Temporarily-assigned mess personnel. (3) Easy, as in a class where the prof grades gently. The crossdeck pendant is attached to the purchase cables, which are in turn connected to the arresting engines belowdecks. (2) (RCN) Vague or impractical suggestion. 'Loiter' is similar, although loitering usually involves staying in one place. Indirect Fire Gunnery and fire control where the fall of shot is not directly visible from the firing unit. Often a non-rated person. The brass would rather you went down for selling state secrets to the former Soviet Union than a D.U.I. In a ship with a large deck department, especially where it is key to the ship's mission, such as a carrier or amphib, generally the deck department head. marked with an 'X' ('X-ray, in the phonetic alphabet) must be closed. Arresting Gear - Mechanism used to rapidly bring an aircraft to a halt aboard ship or ashore. One of a number of standard combinations of flight profile and headings used to depart an airfield. Generally used for large-diameter lines. Aka 'Pencil-whipping,' especially when intentionally falsifying logs or records, filling in the blanks just before an inspection. EB Green Nuke duct tape. Bilge rat Someone who works in the engineering spaces. Call For Fire A request for gunfire support. Hollywood shower - An excessively long shower. The seasoned captain knows to place extra NCOs on duty in his company to prevent the opportunity for hazing. This page was last edited on 23 June 2022, at 12:52. The CDP is replaced periodically, depending on the number of times it has been engaged. The difference between hazing and tradition is humiliation. Signifies 'Good Job' or 'Well Done.'. Let the Cat Out of the Bag Originally, this term simply meant to remove the cat (cat onine tails) from its baize bag, generally preliminary to administering punishment. We were so caught up in tourist stuff that no one got in trouble. A 'no grade pass' is worth 2 points; A 'bolter pass' (which grade can be assigned whether the aircraft traps successfully or not) is worth 1 point. Lose the load To lose electrical power. Aka 'cylindrical sirloin', 'fillet of mule tool.'. Theyre a wild card even if they are getting out. OUR WEBSITE IS NOW FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Designed to prevent, or at least limit, water entry. Messcrank - aka CRANK. Dead Head The resistance of a magnetic compass to swinging back and forth excessively; a compass with insufficient deadhead will swing so much (due to normal movement of the ship or aircraft) that it is difficult to steer a course. Class Delta Fire A fire involving special materials and firefighting methods. I'm a doc, did two years in Oki before I shipped out to Ar Ramadi with 5/10 back in 07. Anti-Smash Light - The rotating or flashing anti-collision beacon on an aircraft. Offgoing section gets the remnants, if any. . The Attachment rails, officially known as the rail integration A few thousand years ago, our ancestors wore Sign up for our newsletter and receive the mighty updates! Derisively, "Forever Fucking Gone.". Cold Shot A catapult shot in which insufficient end speed is generated. Boresight - (1) A rough method of aligning guns to a sighting system. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. Ladder Stairs aboard ship. The most popular version of the terms origin is that Charlie Noble was an Admiral who insisted that the (brass or copper) galley smokestack be polished for inspections. The boatswain's pipe (originally termed a call) dates back to the days of sail. "And if you look 'way down there, you can see the golden rivet!". "I think I'll have a gonk before we hit the beach.". Is it easier said than done? $20.00 Liberty Call Yokosuka. May be awarded and worn before the wearer has earned his warfare pin by qualifying in submarines. $20.00 Liberty Call Olongapo City. Any object, including people, which might be sucked into, and thereby damage, a jet engine. Bear in mind that discharges under the initial entry l. Some specific applications: (1) A process for cleaning water-sides of a boiler. Golden Rivet - The mythical last rivet which completes a ship. The cocktail revolution is alive and well in beautiful San Diego, a city perched near west coast waters and thriving with a passion for sport sailing, deep sea fishing, diving, and of course good time merriment. elevators, ailerons, etc. Goffa - Any non-alcoholic drink (why bother?). Usually follows the call to GQ. Ditty Bag A small cloth bag with drawstring closure; usually used to hold toilet articles and the like. Banca is literally translated from the Tagalog as boat.. Mail Buoy Watch - A practical joke pulled on inexperienced crewmembers and midshipmen which revolves around convincing the victim that mail is delivered to a ship at sea via a buoy. Deuce (or Ma Deuce) Browning cal fifty heavy machine gun. (2) Anyone E-6 or below wearing the dungaree uniform, similar to the traditional term "Bluejacket," due to the Navy blue jacket issued with the dungaree uniform. It has since come to mean Broad-Ass Marine, i.e. Across the board in every branch there are ranks earned through time in grade. Jacking Gear - The machinery used to jack a shaft. Gin Pennant (UK) An unofficial flag flown to signify that a ships wardroom has free drinks or a celebration underway. Modified conditions are used to minimize crew fatigue, which can be a significant factor over a prolonged period at battle stations. Why Choose Us. 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