Boom (1) (aviation) Sonic boom. Backing (1) Operating astern propulsion machinery. Fairwater (1) Submarine) The more modern term for the conning tower of a submarine. Liberty cams. Light Water - See AFFF. (2) Alternate form of AOW. Illuminate, illumination - (1) The targeting of an object with radar, especially for weapons guidance purposes. Energy is stored in the rotor as rotational momentum, then expended to slow the decent and cushion the landing. "Brownshoe - Member of the aviation community. According to legend, some ships have had such spaces which do not show up on the official blueprints at all. $20.00 Liberty Call Olongapo City. Biologics The sounds generated by sea life, when picked up on sonar. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) - A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. Put the social media down for one day and Google some fun stuff. Monkeys were typically made of brass (though monkeys made of rope were used as well). There may also be aircraft/aircrews on alert fifteen, etc. Grape Sig - An easy signature on your qual card, generally given in return for a favor. Incorporates hearing protection and impact protection. Call the Boatswain's Mates: The boatswain's gang to report. Hack - (1) Informal confinement to quarters or to squadron spaces. Usually there are two pairs of planes, mounted on bow and stern, or on the fairwater (sail) and stern. The USN form is STEEL BEACH (without the beer). Aka Seaman Jones, Joe/Seaman Schmuckatelli, etc. By and Large Colloquial term meaning For the most part. Origin of the term seems to be that a ship was considered particularly seaworthy if it could sail both by (close to the wind) and large (broad to or before the wind). Primarily an aviation term, although it is applicable to other fluid environments such as a ships propeller in water. More recently, brown footwear is optional, but seldom seen due to tradition. Grog (UK) Pussers rum mixed with two parts water. (3) The protruding sensor boom of the MAD gear aboard the P-2 Neptune and P-3 Orion. In A-6's, the Bombardier/ Navigator or BN, even though he sits beside the pilot rather than behind. kept in the dark and fed bullshit) due to the poor outward visibility of the after 2 seats in the Prowler. Perfect for your collection. G-suit - A piece of gear worn by flight crews in tactical aircraft. Brigadier Chief Senior Chief Petty Officer (who has one star on the anchors of his insignia). Listen to some typical public announcements made in an airport or airplane. Take that, stupid seniors. DIW Dead In the Water. Grinder (1) Obstacle course. "Getting (one's) dolphins"--achieving the status of a qualified submariner. Yes, its your leave block too. Watchstation of the EOOW. Pipe: Word To Be Passed. See also MCPOC. Hunter-killer (1) A SAG whose primary mission is ASW; a term coined in WWII. Gator Freighter Amphibious warfare cargo ship. (2) Extra Mechanic. Light Off - Start. Blowdown - A generic engineering term which can be used as noun or verb. Blue-Shirt (1) (aviation) Aviation Boatswain's Mate. Sweepers: End of the work day. Also seen as 'Drop the load. The BENO Box was notorious for long on-station assignments, during which time there would "Be No Liberty, Be No Women, Be No Nothing! But even the lance corporals like to have a good time find fun things to do in every port, or have them voluntold for plenty of admin. Some XOs have even been known to "kidnap" one or more of the ship's personnel and then call an "All hands" in order to test the process. CAVU - Aviation term, short for 'Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited'. Cut of his Jib From the days of sail, when individual sails were made aboard the ship and a certain amount of individuality was expressed in the design (shape and size) of the sails. (2) Speed orders to the engine room, from the days when moving the engine order telegraph rang a bell in the engine room. and the aircrafts wing. May be color-coded like the flight-deck jerseys. Channel Fever Anxious to get home, or reach port. EAB - Emergency Air Breathing mask. CPA Closest Point of Approach. See "FRITZ.". See DECK APE, ORDIE. It is also the official badge of US Navy quartermasters, chief boatswain's mates, and boatswain's mate and also in the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps. It could be something as small as a light tap on their chevrons or full blown meritorious a** beating. Hooky - (RN) Leading rate. Jetsam Objects thrown over the side to lighten ship. marked with an 'X' ('X-ray, in the phonetic alphabet) must be closed. In third-world countries, only consumed by drunk sailors and Marines, due to questionable sanitation practices. 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. Also seen as HPAC, pronounced "aitch-pack.". For the uninitiated, a police blotter is a public record of arrests made the prior evening. The US version is a SEA LAWYER. 19 LIBERTY CALL NP I11338RB Bugle: Liberty Cull. INT Spoken as "eye-en-tee." The crossdeck pendant is attached to the purchase cables, which are in turn connected to the arresting engines belowdecks. Crow - The rate insignia of a USN Petty Officer (E-4 through E-6), so-called because of the eagle surmounting the rate chevrons. Bosuns Whistle (or Pipe) A small metal whistle used to signal the announcement of important messages, or for ceremonial purposes. Aka 'angle deck', 'the angle.'. So called from the name of the officer that regularized the issue of watered rum aboard British ships. Deep Six (1) Originally, the call of the leadsman signifying that the water is more than 6 fathoms deep, but less than seven. Usually a combination of leftovers, plus something new to round out the service. (2) Short for cat onine tails, a form of whip used to administer a flogging. FIFI "Fuck ItFly It." An open, or unsafe, closure was indicated by a red light. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. To be avoided in tactical situations, as they make for easy visual detection. This FAQ is maintained by Jeff Aback Backing a sail is turning it so that the wind hits the front face; the effect is to slow a ship or boat. Auto Dog (USN) Soft serve ice cream, due to its similarity in appearance (at least when having chocolate flavor) to dog feces. CO2 is then removed by the SCRUBBER. The low note was for the pause and preparatory; the high for pulling on the line. Derogatory, Captain of the Head.. Dick the dog (1) Screwing around; being unproductive. Bandit (1) Air contact positively identified as hostile. Across the board in every branch there are ranks earned through time in grade. Similar to the older "Feather Merchant.". "The Chief was dripping about the state of the world.". Other transmitters may be installed at additional points. Like the mountains that bear its logo, Liberty University is a substantial presence. Buddy Fucker Someone who will not stand up for, or defend, a friend or shipmate, or someone who screws over a shipmate. Generally used for large-diameter lines. Generally the result of a stall, whether accelerated or unaccelerated. aka speed jeans.. Grannie (or Granny) (1) A mis-tied square knot. movement relative to your own, if there is no BEARING DRIFT and distance is decreasing, its an indication that collision is about to occur. Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs): A BAA announces an agency's research interests including criteria for selecting proposals and soliciting the participation of all offerors capable of satisfying the government's needs. Floor In naval architecture, a horizontal structural surface which does not extend the full length of the ship. Liberty Risk Someone with a reputation for getting into trouble while on liberty. Fist - (RN) To make a 'good' fist of something is to do it well. Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Black and Bitter Coffee, no sugar or cream added. $7999 with code. (2) To leave the scene of the crime, especially when liquor and members of the opposite sex are involved, and particularly if the member of the opposite sex in question is a GRONK. This reduces the drag of the stopped propeller by a tremendous amount. The pilot of an F/A-18. Signifies 'Good Job' or 'Well Done.'. This generally requires that the aircrew be seated in the aircraft at all times. Often the CAG's bird. Gunny - Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (E-7). REUNION 2010. Lagging Fiberglass insulation material commonly attached to bulkheads, ducts, and piping. Bullnose - A chock placed right over the stem, 'in the eyes' of the ship. someone tentative in thought and/or action. Create. (2) A sexually teasing woman. GIB - "Guy In Back". Main Space - Engine room or fire room or, collectively, both/all. Field traps are particularly rough on the hook point, as it is common practice to touch down well prior to the gear and roll into it. Heave to In a sailing ship, to come into the wind and essentially stop, with minimum sail area exposed. Occupied by various Carrier Battlegroups and Amphibious Groups. One of a number of standard combinations of flight profile and headings used to depart an airfield. The wings are used to fly the boom into position to connect with the receiving aircraft, then the boom extends to make contact. Main Control - The engineering space from which the operations of the engineering spaces are controlled. Legally, at this point the ship is under way, whether or not it is "making way" (moving through the water under its own power). Crinkleneck - Small fish that wait for waste to drop from a SCUTTLE or overboard discharge. (2) Penis. Member of A-gang. With the straight-deck carriers, an aircraft either trapped successfully or engaged the barricade. CAMS - Central Atmosphere Monitoring System. (3) A commissioned officers rank, O2, in the Marine Corps or USAF/USA. EM (1) Electricians Mate. (On her) Beam Ends Strictly speaking, when a ship has gone through 90 degrees of roll, where her decks are vertical. See SOS. "And if you look 'way down there, you can see the golden rivet!". Also seen as LPAC, pronounced "ell-pack.". Captain's Mast - Non-judicial disciplinary procedure, usually meted out by unit commanders. Daily U.S. military news updates including military gear and equipment, breaking news, international news and more. Those E1s that got promoted to E2s are now ready to climb to E3s. Ex Short for exercise. Some forms: mobex (an evolution involving a mob, i.e. See TITS UP.. Also seen as 'J.S. Only applies to non-nuke subs. 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. If the ball is lined up with the datum lights, the aircraft is correctly positioned on the glideslope. BENO Box Patrol station in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 80s. Derived from the practice of tying a line off (making it fast) using a belaying pin. Influence Pistol An exploder for a mine or torpedo which uses acoustic or magnetic sensing to activate. Call MyNavy Career Center . Failure to do so means daily mandatory study hours supervised by the duty Chief. As provided by Electric Boat (EB) Corporation, green rather than gray. Horse-cock - Sandwich meat, usually served at MIDRATS or during relaxed states of GQ, made with mystery meat masquerading as bologna or other lunch meat. (3) To name a classmate or shipmate involved in wrongdoing, or to identify a mistake made by someone else. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. Sort of. Bravo Zulu - Phonetic pronunciation of 'BZ' from the NATO signals codes. Before the advent of the stick, the man using the stone would kneel as if in prayer, aiding in the development of the nickname. "Poor Smitty bilged the quiz." "Go away and don't bother me, Im outta here." Coffee Mess An area, usually in a duty or working area, where coffee is made and served. Dont do it now though, youll go to real a** pounding jail. This page was last edited on 23 June 2022, at 12:52. (2) One who does his job with no concern for those around him. Batten Down Make fast, secure, or shut. "Church Call," and tolls once at the end of the bugle call. Gunner - (1) Aviation: the CAG Weapons Officer. In such case a ship would probably capsize (roll completely over). At Loggerheads A serious difference of opinion. May also be seen as bomber. (2) (USAF) The operator of the boom. An installation which pairs an AFFF-dispensing system with a PKP-dispensing system. Applies to many military schools. The player opens and closes the hand . God Botherer - (RN) The chaplain. FUBAR - Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. PEP. Jarhead GRUNT, or Marine. According to some, stands for "Big Ugly Fat Fucker Easily Replaced.". Grace J. Kindred) MAD - (1) Magnetic Anomaly Detector; as in MAD boom, MAD bird. Carrier Landings A game involving a long flat table and, generally, a lot of beer. See NUKE. (nuke) Electricians Mates often stand Motor Machinist (MM) watches to support the watchbill. A horizontal row of green DATUM lights represents the perfect glideslope angle. (3) Someone who acts like an idiot (aka 'blank file'). A weekly points goal is typically set by each command that an NQP (q.v.) The receiving aircraft then plugs into the drogue (also called the basket) and receives fuel. Definition: 4-Day Special Liberty. A takeoff on R&R. Mustang (USN) An officer who has 'come up through the ranks', i.e. Dodge City - Diego Garcia island, a British possession in the approximate middle of the Indian Ocean. The risk is higher but that doesnt always mean something will happen. Think of it as a deck which does not run the full length of the ship. All in the same day. Also used to refer to any unwanted item. Gedunk Medal National Defense Service Medal. Lower Deck Lawyer (UK) A know-it-all sailor. Birds - (1) Term for the rank markings of a USN/USCGS Captain or USMC/USAF/USA Colonel (silver eagle, O-6 paygrade). mall and had chai at the Burj al Arab. First Lieutenant - (1) (USN) Deck Division officer aboard ship, or officer responsible for general seamanship and deck evolutions. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. Liberty Call Series. Blue Water Ops - Flight operations conducted when beyond range of a BINGO or divert field. (2) A rubber fuel bladder. Foul Deck - A flight deck which is unsafe for landings. Generally a much more violent event than an unaccelerated stall. The topside watch was in trouble. Horse Latitudes An area of variable and fickle winds in the region of the doldrums. These lifejackets have an orange canvas cover which leaves nasty stains on white uniforms, even when not covered with grease or other crud. Acey-Deucey Backgammon, a board game traditionally played in off-duty hours. The senior rate on a destroyer, frigate, or smaller vessel. Check Valve Used to describe a person, it refers to one who does for himself, but not others. Loadtoad (1) (aviation) See REDSHIRT. Used as an antipersonnel weapon. When they hit port, R&R needs to be steady and controlled or sh*t will hit the fan. Dockyard Tour - (RN) An excuse to slide away early when at a fleet school. Berthing space. (Under the Direction of Anne Baker), National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet, Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections Vol, Marine Investigation Report M06f0024 Crew Member Lost, Quarterdeck Log \ ~~.E-GiaoI~"""""""-' --",__.~ Fa, The Structures of English Wooden Ships: William Sutherland's Ship, Circa 17101. 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