(2) (Derogatory) Nickname for the USS Forrestal (CV 59) after the fire on 29 July 1967 that killed 134 sailors and injured 161 on the aircraft carrier. Humped the bunk: Screwed up. "), Pier tender: A ship that never gets under way. Stand By: To wait, can also be to foreshadow chastisement or punishment from a superior. Service Dress Beer: With the pre-NWU utility uniforms, the act of removing the shirt and untucking the T-shirt to hide the name tape above the pants pocket, in order to purchase alcohol on an off-base establishment. Example: if told to "Deep Six" a piece of paper you would burn or shred it instead of just throwing it away (round filing or file thirteen). 180 Amnesia: Occurs when a sailor has been deployed and selective memory is desired to deal with questions asked by his or her significant other. Pineapple Fleet: The Pacific Fleet, usually refers to the Seventh Fleet (in the western Pacific) and specifically to ships stationed in. Or half a glass of coffee, half chocolate milk and a shit ton of sugar. Mess line: The straight line of the buttoned shirt over the fly of the trousers. Scrambled Eggs: Gold embroidered decoration on a Commander's/Captain's cover. Example: "You're working on an electrical system without tagging it out, when along comes Seaman Schmuckatelli, who energizes the circuit and ZAP, you're fried calamari. Spit-kid: in earlier times, a wooden bucket-like container for sailors who chewed tobacco, who spat the result into it. Example: 100007 would be read aloud as "one quadzip seven." Helmet Fire: When a pilot becomes so task saturated in the cockpit that he loses the big picture and situational awareness (SA). Watch: A period of duty, usually of four-hours duration, six-hours on submarines. (3) A task that has to be done yesterday. These boxes seem to have been designed by some sadist for maximum difficulty when carrying them aboard ship. CIWS: Close In Weapon System. (3) ("Submarine Service") Forward Area Gentleman: A crewman serving in the forward part of the submarine, a non-Nuke. Bluejacket's Manual: The handbook of seamanship issued to recruits. No longer in use, see VFA. Tweak: An Aviation Electronics Technician or AT. (see EAOS above and Short timer below.). Specifically anyone in an Admin Field. See also "Love Boat." Webster's New World Similar definitions Seabag Inspection: Formal uniform/personal item inspection for an E-4 and below sailor upon check in to a new command. Can also be used to describe someone or something that stopped functioning. Warrant: A warrant officer. ", Black Shoe: Sometimes shortened to just "Shoe." See "Raisin. The term is used in boot camp to refer to male masturbation. Noodle: Commonly referred to as a goofy, borderline retarded sailor with a big head (like a meatball) and a small body like a noodle. Dinner plate for Marines: The front buttoned flap on enlisted dress blues. Whitney (LCC-20), as it rarely goes to sea. Boat School: Nickname for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, MD. The name is a corruption of "Bully Big Stick", the Roosevelt's shipboard news program. FTN Striker: Sailor whose stated goal/desire is to get discharged. Fuhgowee's: Code word for ditching work and going home at lunch time, so as not to be suspected by PO1, Chiefs, etc (used in Newport News Drydock). When applied to an aviator, it means not allowed to fly. Cruise sock: A sock, sacrificed early in a deployment, which one uses to clean up after one masturbates. Borrowed from the SI unit for reactive power, used to describe a particularly useless Electrician's Mate. Jughead: US Marine, so called because their "high and tight" haircuts make their heads look like inverted jugs in profile. Some Instructors at Naval Nuclear Power School are Limited Duty Officers, but are commissioned immediately upon completion of college, as opposed to LDOs that have spent time in the enlisted ranks. (2) A reference to the restroom or locker room in general. Mandatory Fun: Any command sponsored social event that everyone HAS to attend, or get into big trouble. The Operations Officer is usually third in command behind the Captain and the Executive Officer. Zippo: (1) A flame thrower attached to a small boat, or a boat so equipped. Must be signed off by a superior or expert. Note that in the Navy, many ships and units have nicknames; these are listed separately, in Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang/Unit nicknames. So called because of the lobotomy that is supposedly mandated as soon as a naval officer is promoted to this rank, in which half of his brain is removed. : Fucked Up Ridiculous Educational Device: The computer that graded the teletype capabilities of those going through Radioman "A" School. Originally used in reference to the daily order for a ship underway to go out past the 50-mile-from-shore line in order to legally pump oily water from bilges and dump trash, this can no longer be done. Conforms to MIL-STD-2041D to prevent corrosion to nuclear components. ( mildly, pejorative) A sailor in the Navy. Before OBAs the Navy developed and used RBAs--Rescue Breathing Apparatus. A hinge is then inserted that allows for reattachment of the removed gray matter later. War Chicken: A derogatory term for the Special Warfare Insignia earned by Navy SEALS. Buddy Fucker: Someone who fucks over their shipmates, and who is not to be trusted with any information or watch swap. IFNAG: (Derogatory) Ignorant Fucking Naval Academy Graduate. SEAL: The United States Navy's Sea, Air, Land Teams, commonly known as the Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's principal special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command and United States Special Operations Command. TWT: Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier: A component used in DECM/ECM equipment. As in, "They just found a dead rat in the deep fat fryer and now the cooks have a shit storm on their hands.". ", Piece: Rifle, as used in manual-of-arms (rifle drill). Tube steak: Hot dogs (also, called "dangling sirloin"). They are more often than not quite beautiful and are often sought after by nave junior sailors who neglect to check the downstairs plumbing until its too late. Seabag locker: A room, usually on board ship, where extra uniforms, or item materials are placed until needed. Fulmer: A sailor that desperately tries to win various games (ping pong, pool, etc. (Often pronounced "E-swas."). LSO: Landing Safety Officer or Landing Signals Officer. Rider: (1) Most often associated with the submarine service; an individual aboard a submarine not a member of the crew who is assigned to the sub for a period of time to perform a specific mission; usually intelligence related. Also called "Fresh Air Snipe.". CAVU: Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited: Perfect flying weather. S.O.S. An obsolete / unofficial procedure signal. Can be used with varying inflection and tone without consequence to signify enthusiasm or disgruntlement without stepping outside the bounds of professionalism. May also be applied to civilians from three-letter agencies riding a naval vessel. On submarines, there are also Sonar Training Aids which are any meaty foods with a phallic shape. Some times worn on T-Shirts by sailors who are on the last patrol and getting out or going to shore duty. LES: Leave and Earning Statement. Pri-Fly: Primary Flight Control. FM: Frequency modulation, or Fucking Magic, sometimes referred to as the FM Principle. RPOC: Recruit Chief Petty Officer (RCPO or RPOC). Elephant Scabs. No-Load 1) A servicemember who does not pull his or her own weight. Websquid ( pl. Roll-em's: Movie night, usually shown in the ready room or the wardroom. NAMI Whammy: Slang for the incredibly in-depth two-day flight physical given to all prospective aviators at the Naval Aeromedical Institute at NAS Pensacola. C.U.N.T. PIERPAC: Pretending to be on deployment while moored to a pier. Meat Identifier: A side dish during chow that helps in identifying usually nondescriptive looking main dishes. "That donkey dick is about as useful as tits on a boar hog.". Small Boy: Term referring to smaller class ships, such as destroyers and frigates. Given for something done poorly. Consists of classroom and pool instruction and culminates with the dreaded "Dilbert Dunker" and "Helo Dunker. : Make A Sailor Hurt: (used in boot camp to describe) any physical training on the time of the Company Commander. R.O.A.D. "How much more till the pipe is in place?" Green Scrubby: Mildly abrasive scouring pad. AW: The enlisted rating previously known as Aviation Anti-submarine Warfare Operator, now known as Aviation Warfare Operator; sometimes preceded by the adjective "fuckin'" by non-aircrew sailors. Also, a game played by aviation personnel involving several long tables and a great deal of beer, wherein the aviators attempt to replicate with their bodies the, Creamed foreskins: Creamed chipped beef. JORP: Junior Officer Rest Period. Warm Blood: An individual who has not crossed the Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle, who must go through rituals, that sometimes cross the line to be hazing, to become a Blue Nose or Red Nose, respectively. VA: Fixed wing attack Aircraft Squadrons. Sea Pussy: A yeoman or personnelman akin to a secretary who does clerical work. Single-Digit Midget: Sailor with less that ten days left before their EAOS (end of active obligated service). Gaff Off: To ignore or purposely fail to show proper respect to someone more senior, such as by blowing off an assigned task, by not saluting, or by using improper forms of address. Under the Joint Service Designation System, stands for Anti-Submarine or Scout. "It was a Butt Puckering experience.". Generally X(X-ray): always closed, Y(Yoke): closed while underway, Z(Zebra): closed while at GQ. Also used as another in-joke to send new sailors on a wild goose chase. Poopysuit: Blue overalls worn when deployed out to sea. Alpha Dogs: Refers to Alpha Company, a division of vehicle operators and mechanics within the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, also known as the Fighting Seabees. MAD Boom surfing: Struggling to complete or barely passing required evolutions in training on the P-3 Orion Patrol Aircraft. (2) Generally reliable but incomplete information about a subject. Also, a traditional naval toast. See BOHICA. Program: Retired On Active Duty, refers to someone who is approaching retirement so they don't care about getting any real work accomplished. The closest thing to a viable explanation of the origin I could find is squid as it applies to inexperienced motorcyclists. One designated Port, and the other there is no other, only Port once again, hence the term re-Port. Love Cookie: A deposit of semen left on a sailor's pillow. Derisively, Non-Flying Officer. Boats: A sailor in the Boatswain's Mate rating or the Aviation Boatswain's Mate rating, or the ship's Bosun or Air Bosun, the latter usually a CWO or LDO. Fried Calamari: A sailor who has been electrocuted. Extra Man Onboard, Enlisted Puke: Derogatory term used sparingly and very privately among junior officers to describe a particularly worthless and disliked enlisted subordinate. Marines - Leathernecks or Jar Heads. Rack Oyster: when you bust in your hand and slurp your own semen for a late night snack primarily used on frigates you want to go to MidRats? Im good bro, I had a Rack Oyster before watch. Usually applied to a young junior officer, such as an O-1 (ENS / 2ndLt), and O-2 (LTJG / 1stLt) or an O-3 (LT / Capt). For better or worse, everyone is picked on in one way or another. Drifty: Lacking the ability to stay focused while attempting to perform a given task. RAS: Replenishment At Sea: The act or process of moving cargo and fuel from a supply ship to a warship via cable while underway. Nairobi trail markers. a "field expedient Frappuccino" might be made by putting all the MRE coffees, sugars, and creamers into a 2-liter bottle and mixing. Single, for all intents and purposes, until the day their spouse returns from deployment. OOC: Pronounced "oh oh see." In the event of an enemy missile launch toward a strike group, guess which ship would be sent out to absorb the impact to protect the other vessels? An important component of the war on boredom. IE or Modified GQ, relaxed GQ condition during extended GQ period, primarily to allow chow; II: Similar to IA, for extended Naval Gunfire Support; III: Wartime cruising, higher state of readiness with some battle stations manned; IV: normal (peacetime) underway watch. Swabbie #1: "Bro, those Seabees are so fucking cool !" Foc's'le Follies: A gathering of all the aviators in the airwing in the carrier's foc's'le (forecastle). Even though an LDO can choose to wear only his/her top three ribbons, they never do; because they always have at least three higher than Good Conduct and they need to have that one on display lest they be mistaken for a real junior officer. When leaving base, only "essential" stops could be made in utilities, of which alcohol was not one of them. Often a good source of humor for when the topsiders ask what they are for. Jim Jim: The nickname for the computer that aided avionics ratings through Basic Electronics and Electricity (B double E) and AVA's self paced courses. This is accomplished by spending all day meat gazing, or looking at dicks while guys are pissing. Also known as a "Butt Shark.". See also BROWN SHOE. Port: Left side of the boat or ship (when facing the bow). Compare to "dirtbag." As a Sailor, I called the Marines Jarheads and they called us Squids. If you want to pi$$ off a Marine just tell him to turn over his Miltary I Skittles: Sailors who work on the flight deck of a carrier. Head: Bathroom (the term comes from the days of sail, because wind would blow from the rear of the ship forward the bathroom would be located at the front head of the ship to carry the foul smell of excrement away from the crew). BINGO: Minimum fuel needed to return to base (RTB). Chokers: Service Dress White Uniform worn by Officers and Chiefs. LSD: Dock landing ship, or Large Sitting Duck, so called due to their slow speed and absence of any significant offensive weaponry. There are currently two Coast Guard SEALS, who completed SEAL training before the program was cancelled. Originally a Torpedo Boat Destroyer, then later, just Destroyer. Diddy Bopping: Walking around with no particular purpose. Knuckle Dragger: A member of the engineering department or a mechanic on a nuclear powered vessel. Crack House: A designated smoking area aboard ship that is not a. Crapper: A toilet, see also shitter and pisser. SWCCs are more commonly referred to as Special Boat Teams or Boat Guys., Dirty-dick: To rub genitalia on someones cup or soda can as an act of retribution or to be funny; see also "cock swab.". Civie cut: A civilian haircut worn by males who live around military towns to distinguish themselves from military personnel. or " Aw, Boop!" Also called Boomers. Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). John Wayne: (1) A can opener supplied with "C" rations. "Grab the donkey and fuel the bird." Marine Shower: No soap and water, just deodorant and cologne, Marine Table Cloth: See Marine Dinner Tray. Pronounced "See Whiz.". SMIB: Southern Maryland In-Bred. (2) Nickname for the CVN-69. Wizzard: Topsider insult for a nuc. Also can refer to "Free The Nukes," referring to sailors in the nuclear power field. For example, bulkhead is navy slang for a wall, scuttlebutt is navy slang for gossip, and chit is navy slang for a piece of paper. For example 2 sets of 2 bells, followed by a single bell (5 total) could be 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, or 2230. The washer or nut spins wildly due to the high pressure of the steam. order Teuthoidea) having eight arms and two long tentacles: small squid are used as food and for fish bait. A.J. The term is also used of sailors who enlist in Advanced Electronics or Nuclear training tracks, as these also require a 6 year commitment. Magic Smoke: Substance that makes naval electronics work. the new book was a three ring binder, blue in color and had "3-M" all across the front & side. Example: Pucker factor was high when he landed that Turkey single engine with complete AC power failure at night. Example: Chief Coffeedrinker: "Why did you do this? It is considered by the Navy as sacred waters, and, every year during the commeration of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, a ship in the area will put out to sea, and drop a wreath in the area to honor the dead. Bolter: Failed attempt at an arrested landing on a carrier by a fixed-wing aircraft. She is usually worried about unsafe flight conditions or an enemy threat (e.g. This is usually done intentionally when flying with an Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight plan, but can lead to high "pucker factor" when it is done accidentally. (3) Issued wool peacoat. Set Zebra: Sex involving double or triple penetration. "Sir, if we do this thing now I can go home as soon as it's done." (Sometimes, a field survey results in an item being handed down to a needier local unit, thrown off the fantail at sea, or sold ashore for booze money.). (Originally referred to hammocks, in days of yore before berthing spaces.). Generally what members of the other branches call Navy sailors. "DD" was also the type designation for pre-missile destroyers. VC: Fixed Wing Composite aircraft squadrons. When the Engineers cause the ship to move through the water, everyone else goes along for the ride.". Derogatory name for USS CUSHING (DD-985), especially with the Commodore embarked. If a longer term "relationship" is desired by both parties, the "bar fine" can be paid in advance as "steady papers." Common overnight activity for ships underway. IA: ("One Alpha") Modified GQ to conduct amphibious operations. I had to attend stupid-shoot and stupid-swim after the other trainees were at the club drinking 15-cent beers. Quarters can be for the entire command, or just the department, division, or branch. Stands for either "Simple Minded Ass Grabbers" or "Sometimes Mechanic, Always Gay." Shower Party: An involuntary scrub-down of a submarine crew member who hasn't been practicing good hygiene. ", Hooligan Navy: WWII Navy pejorative for the Coast Guard, from its flexibility in enlisting men discharged from other services to rapidly expand for Prohibition. Training Aids: Logically, these are items used to assist by demonstration some point in a training lecture. Score is kept by awarding 3 points for bids made and taken and 1 point for each additional trick. "A grain of sand on the beach of reasons to get out of the Navy.". To throw someone 'under the bus', or to out someone as being the one who did something wrong or made a bad call. Such a lax procedure could spell doom for a sinking ship if hatches were not absolutely watertight.) Wings: Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer breast insignia. Also the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist breast insignia. Also known as pounded the pooch or popped the puppie. (2) An argumentative, cantankerous or know-it-all sailor. If the first partial day is counted, its referred to as the 8 Day Skate, or 8 days without standing watch or duty. Seaman gang, the 1st Lt's folks, are often non-quals who are E-4 and below with a first class or senior second class petty officer as leading petty officer. Geedunk: (1) Candy, or a place that sells candy (namely. A monthly review print-out of one's pay record, time-in-service, amount of leave on the books, and other important record keeping information. Variations include clinging to the MAD boom or water-skiing from the MAD Boom. Hollywood Shower: To take a long shower that wastes water (See Navy Shower). A room located high in an aircraft carrier's island where the Air Boss and Mini-Boss run all flight operations within a five mile radius of the ship. As a noun the said card. Roast Beast: Roast Beef, or any meat served aboard the ship that even the cooks who prepared it don't know what it is. Traditionally the metal device is dropped in a beer glass, and "wet down.". Players are first dealt 1 card each then 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13, 13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. This was normally either 5 or 10 minutes in duration (never long enough). Also, a wet dream induced by ship's motion. any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 46 inches (1015 centimeters) to 6080 feet (1824 meters). Daddy Rickover: A nuke referring to the late Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy. Many LDOs and CWOs only consider their programs to count as "mustangs", although there are many other programs that lead to enlisted personnel getting a commission. Also called. Jocularly re-interpreted as "Christ It Won't Shoot" or "Captain I Was Sure." Where deep-water sailors ply their craft, "The Pond" may be Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, or Other. General term for anyone whose likelihood of involvement in a firefight increases the odds of getting shot, and/or shot at. Also called an Ensign Salute. Khakis: Term used to describe senior enlisted members (E-7 and above) or officers, due to the khaki-colored working uniform typically worn by them. Quarterdeck: Ceremonial area of the ship used while in port for either boarding, or disembarking the ship, usually found at the main deck level, mid-ship. Usually used to describe a Boatswain's Mate on a surface vessel. DD: Destroyer, class of ship. EB Red: Extreme, nuclear grade version of EB Green. Junk on the Bunks: A type of inspection wherein a Marine places all of his/her issued clothing and 782 gear on a bunk (bed) so that an inspector can verify they have a full complement of uniform items (a full seabag). A concrete vibrator used to remove air bubbles. The lower lip of the opening sits at shin height. Brown Shoe: Term used to describe aviation community officers and senior enlisted members, due to the dark brown footwear worn with khaki uniforms and aviation winter working green uniforms. So named because one can't do anything without a chit, especially one that is "lost in routing". Paddles: Code word for the LSO (see above). (2) Reminiscence among older sailors, not necessarily with embellishment but often times a mutual exaggeration and perhaps colorful language: "Remember the time we were in the Gulf of Thailand for that ?" They "shit" words out when one squeezes the handle. Trips to the beach are generally low key. Dirty Boat Guy: The nickname Dirty Boat Guy or "DBG" is associated exclusively with the US Navy's Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman. Squid. Usually it was gray, loud and smoking when it landed. Liberty: Free time away from work or the ship, usually after working hours or in port. Even so, some distinctively Australian Navy terms have been produced. It consists of a noise-generating body ("fish") towed behind Meat Gazer: Unlucky individual designated to make sure the urine in a "Whiz Quiz" actually comes from the urinator's body. They are a permanent fixture. Five by five: nonstandard Radio speech indicating "loud and clear." Sea Otter: SeaOpDet-er; a member of a Sea Operational Detachment (SEAOPDET). Usually used by sailors. // 301 Forest Building, 14 Erebus Gardens, E14 9jf, Tower Hamlets, How Many Level 1 Trauma Centers Are In Houston,