Charlies are electrical fires, and Deltas burn exotic materials, often metals like magnesium. Iron Bottom Sound: A term used to this day to describe the waters between Guadalcanal, Savo Island, and Florida Island in the Solomon Island chain, because of the large number of ships sunk in that area during World War II. 1MC: The General Announcing system on a ship. So named because of the black and khaki working uniform. The Navy, however, uses cake eater to refer to a sailor who reenlists into the troops, as most are served cake at the reenlistment ceremony. V3 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the Hangar Deck. Skidmark: The shit stains that one gets in one's underwear (see Skivvies) that are the result of wiping with cheap government toilet paper. Also the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist breast insignia. A common joke is to ask inexperienced personnel on watch to "keep an eye out for signs of C-GU11s in the area, over." On small boats, the "First" is in charge of boatswain mates and deck seaman. Generally speaking, a cake eater was a spoiled socialite, quite the opposite of a "he-man." Hal Bayer Materials Management (1983-present) Author has 445 answers and 123.6K answer views 3 y CHENG: Chief Engineer. The term is used in boot camp to refer to male masturbation. In flight training, a down is a failed flight. USS Lastship: The ship a sailor was on previously. See also Monkey Butt. Battle Group (BG): A group of warships and supply ships centered around a large deck aircraft carrier and that carrier's airwing. Can house: Bordello. CIWS: Close In Weapon System. 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.". V4 Division: Aviation Fuels. Some times worn on T-Shirts by sailors who are on the last patrol and getting out or going to shore duty. SSBN: Submarine, Ballistic Missile, Nuclear, class of ship. Punching Holes: When a submarine is underway submerged, as in "Punching Holes in the Ocean". The subs and the sailors are on eternal patrol. Living the Dream: A sarcastic term used when someone is asked how they are, they reply with this which sounds upbeat and a positive term, and they are actually miserable. Also, a board and dice game akin to Backgammon. Liberty: Free time away from work or the ship, usually after working hours or in port. Any mesh bag, but so named because usually used to contain soiled laundry. "How are you doing today PO Jones" "Living the dream Captain". FTN: Fuck the Navy (common epithet used when complaining about naval policies or regulations). Haole: Pronounced "How-Lee" Hawaiian term for non-native. Can also be said to an officer, but beware of over-usage. Alternately, often used by nukes to suggest someone ought to put forth at least a little thought before giving up on a problem. Derogatory name for USS CUSHING (DD-985), especially with the Commodore embarked. Cruise sock: A sock, sacrificed early in a deployment, which one uses to clean up after one masturbates. Can also have a second F added to the end, when used in this context it means ", Dimed/Diming out/Dropping dimes: Comes from dropping a dime in a pay phone to make a call. LHO: Large Heavy Object. The most enjoyable parts are the "roll calls" from each squadron, and the skits that two or three of the squadrons perform. 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. CGU-11: Nomenclature for a Seagull to boot sailors. On other surface ships. Khaki Brigade: chiefs who start taking over an engineering casualty or going over to see what is going on. Mid-Rats: Short for midnight rations. Also applies in the Submarine Service to a crewman who is not yet qualified in submarines. Sweat the load: Personal stress about being able to perform some task; to feel stress about a situation. Brig Chaser: The sailor who escorts a prisoner to the brig. Grotopotamus: The rather large ladies that graze around the Groton, CT area. B-52 air strike that makes the landscape look like the surface of the Moon. Buildings 29 and 91 at NTC/SSC San Diego, the female A-School barracks, for example. Uncle Sam's Misguided Children (USMC): The Marines. This is my daughter's favorite time of day. The OIC of this evolution is sometimes referred to as "the FOD-father.". "So what happened on your watch?" Squared Away: (name for) a sailor who is always "squared away," meaning always having a perfect shave, perfectly ironed uniform, spit-shined shoes, haircut with less than 1mm of hair, spotless uniform, etc. S.O.S. Usually used by seasoned boots to refer to sailors with one or more weeks less time in service. (2) Nickname for the CVN-69. Trons: Those in the AT Rate, primarily O Level, who work in Navy avionics. This term may be used pejoratively (see Pogey bait), as no one but Marines are interested in pogues or baiting homosexuals. Gator-Freighter: A ship used in amphibious warfare, or generally the transportation of Marines and their equipment, especially, a carrier-like vessel (. Cunt Hair: A very small unit of measurement, used when eyeballing something. Also used to collectively refer to all the officers at a command. Golden Dragon: A sailor who has crossed the Prime Meridian or the International Date Line into the Eastern Hemisphere. As in "They were standing around playing grab-ass. "Turn to Port, heel to Starboard" Word passed from the bridge to PriFly indicating a turn and to warn the flight deck crew of deck angle changes. Midnight Requisition: To "borrow" (with varying degress of consent) a needed item from another unit. Fuzznuts: A young sailor, one not long out of puberty. The rating badge icon looked like a bar stool. Lifer cup: A coffee cup stained brown by repeated use. "DD" was also the type designation for pre-missile destroyers. HACQ: (pronounced "hack") House Arrest, Confinement to Quarters: Unofficial punishment where an officer is confined to his stateroom, usually during a port call. 9. Usually tasked with dirty and nasty jobs often referred to as "Shit Work.". Busted: Reduced in rank as a result of Captain's Mast. Derived from when the blocks on a block and tackle are together and can not lift any higher. PFM: "Pure Fucking Magic", term applied to when things work, but one doesn't know how or why but they work. MEDCRUISE: A float (operational cruise) in the Mediterranean Sea. Taken from the Supply Corps' porkchop-shaped insignia. (F)AWs enjoy it though. ", Boner Garage: USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6). Striker: Sailor receiving on-the-job training for a designated field (or rate). Machinists Mates, Boilermen, Enginemen, Pipefitters, Damage Controlman, Hull Technicians, Electricians, Gas Turbine Technicians. Blowing Shitters: An act by which an HT uses straight firemain pressure on a clog in the sewage line (CHT/VCHT) that cannot be removed by ordinary means. Hall of Fame Companies are also given precedence above Color Company, and are given the honor to be the first recruit company to Pass in Review. Retired RMs may often use ZUG in place of "no" or "negative.". A.J. Follies are held about every 6 to 8 weeks while on deployment. So called because the ship's hull is number SSN 711. Can refer to malicious "scuttlebutt," exaggerated "no-shitters," or blatently phony sea stories. Pictures of bare-assed drunken aviators standing on the blue tile during port calls are highly prized keepsakes. Acey-Deucey Club: A recreational facility that serves alcohol for first and second class petty officers, or any Enlisted Club that caters mostly to First and Second Class Petty Officers, but still allows all enlisted personnel. X-Ray Fitting: (1) A hatch, scuttle or the like which in normal condition is closed both in-port and at-sea. VD: Venereal Disease, also know as the clap, Gonnorea or syphillis. Butter Bar: The single gold bar on the khaki uniform of an Ensign (Navy) or 2nd Lieutenant (USMC) By extension, an Ensign, or any new officer fresh from OCS, the Naval Academy, or NROTC. Mail Buoy: A fictitious bouy that mail for a ship is left on. (See "Brown Water Navy."). Geedunk: (1) Candy, or a place that sells candy (namely. Usually new sailors are given a mail buoy watch for the entertainment of the more seasoned sailors. )See Fast Cruise. Tends to be obese with a strong body odor. IA: ("One Alpha") Modified GQ to conduct amphibious operations. I dont want to die.. V2 Division: Maintenance of Catapults and Arresting Gear. 4 acres of sovereign U.S. soil: An aircraft carrier. Snot Locker: The storage area for snot a person's nose. Maverick Can: The perfect place to sleep in a weapons magazine. Bag it: Hit the bricks, take off. 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). Used in slang expressions such as "Talk to me when you've got some Time On The Pond.". VAW: Fixed Wing Carrier Airborne Early Warning aircraft Squadrons. COD: Carrier Onboard Delivery: The C-2 Greyhound, which ferries people and supplies to and from a carrier on a regular basis. Pussy patch: Transdermal scopolamine patch for seasickness. "Just press the 'I believe' button for now and we'll talk about it later.". More correctly, the "trice" is the bottom (third) rack, being built to fold up against the bulkhead/stanchion (see above), so when the command "Trice-up" was given, the rack would be folded up, allowing compartment cleaners to sweep and swab under that bottom rack. Each squadron has one on the O-3 level, and each pilot has his own seat. Both beers are opened when they are given to the crewmember to prevent them from being hoarded. Lifer Locker: Lounge used by E-6's onboard ship. Non-Qual Navy: Derisive term used by Naval Aviators, Submariners, and SEALs to describe the Surface Navy. Originally a Torpedo Boat Destroyer, then later, just Destroyer. A required exercise regimen. B.B. Also called Boomers. Elephant Scabs. Work for 1st division varies among ships depending on size. O-Gang: The wardroom. Joe Shit-in-the-rag Man / Joe Shit the Rag man / Joe Shit Charlie the Rag Man: An under-performing sailor. Lady Boy: A transsexual prostitute found most frequently in Thailand and the Philippines. Term has become obsolete due to more normal looking frame choices now offered (outside of enlisted recruit training, at least). A sissy.' Page 30. Pisser: (1) A urinal (not a toilet). ), A term indicating supreme indifference; "Gaffer." "[I/You] just got Norfucked!". Meat Gazer: Unlucky individual designated to make sure the urine in a "Whiz Quiz" actually comes from the urinator's body. Loop, Looper: An officer, usually a LT or LCDR, who is an admiral's aide. Mast: Common abbreviated form of "Captain's Mast" or "Admiral's Mast." Members are known as "A-Gangers." Pit: (1) A sailor's rack or bunk. LST: Tank landing ship, or Large Slow Target, a now disused type of. Salt Cookies: Sugar cookies when the boats Culinary Specialist confuses salt for sugar. Vultures' Row: The place from which people can watch flight operations without being in the way, typically the O-7 to O-9 level on an aircraft carrier's island. ", FEP: Fitness Enhancement Program. The nickname is based on its color and flavor. (example: 2MC, 5MC, 23MC, 26MC). The term is used in boot camp to refer to female masturbation. Can be outdated classic rock that was never really popular in the first place, or cool music, depending on the ship's commanding officer. Wetting down: Party celebrating a promotion/advancement or warfare qualification. Shit Locker: An ass, or rear-end. Trap: A fixed-wing arrested landing on an aircraft carrier. Binnacle List: The daily list of ship's crew who are sick in quarters (see below). Only the information one needs to know in a given situation, with nothing else to waste one's time. Ricky Girlfriend: A male sailor's hand, used to masturbate. 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. Check Valve: A person who "does for himself or herself, but not others." Stain Us: Derogatory name for USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74). The Enlistee is immediately granted E-3 rank upon completion of basic training, and E-4 rank upon completion of "A" school. See also Bonnie Dick., Bonnie Dick: USS BONHOMME RICHARD * (CV/CVA 31, LHD 6), Boomer: Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), Boomer Fag: Crewmember of a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). By definition, a technical specialist. Also called drift-pack, or in the very extreme case "COMNAVDRIFTLANT/PAC", a parody of COMNAVSURFLANT/PAC. CA: Cruiser, Attack, Class of ship, a heavy cruiser. Equipment failure is usually caused by letting the smoke out. It is played to "motivate" the crew after an UNREP, VERTREP, etc. Carrier Strike Group (CSG): See "Battle Group. Cautious Compassion. Helmet Fire: When a pilot becomes so task saturated in the cockpit that he loses the big picture and situational awareness (SA). VERTREP: Vertical Replenishment: The taking of supplies (resupply) from a supply ship via helo pick-up and drop-off. VX: Fixed Wing Experimental Aircraft Squadrons. Non-Comm: A non-commissioned officer, E4-E9. USS Immobile Bay: USS Mobile Bay (CG-53). Mess Deck Intelligence: Rumors (mostly false) that spread throughout the ship like wildfire. Often done in boot camp. Alternatively, "stop your grinnin' and grab your linen. Assholes and elbows: The only things which should be seen by a boatswains mate when deck hands are on their hands and knees holystoning a wooden deck. Usually introduced by XO on the 1MC. When applied to an aviator, it means not allowed to fly. Case-Evac. Flight Line: The area on a ship or station where aircraft are made ready for flight. (This is a holdover from when all climbing was done by ladders.). Turn 'n' Burn: "Hurry up! Pronounced "See Whiz.". Torpedo Sponge: Similar to "Missile Sponge", this refers to the smaller ships in a convoy, whose duty it is to protect the carrier, to the point of taking the torpedo hit for the carrier if needed. "Sir, if we do this thing now I can go home as soon as it's done." Mythical rates include "Chief Brownnose" and "Brow Nose First Class." Hamster: Chicken cordon bleu, a common chow entree. Death Pillows: (Submarine Service) Canned ravioli usually served at midrats. See also A-Gang. The Navy, however, uses cake eater to refer to a sailor who reenlists into the troops, as most are served cake at the reenlistment ceremony. G.I. Sick in Quarters (SIQ): When a sailor is too ill or incapacitated to perform his duties, he is thus required to report to his rack (quarters), where he will remain until healthy again. (2) Former Action Guy: Any SO, SB, EOD, ND, or FMF Recon Corpsman or any other parachute-qualified member who is in a position where they cannot maintain their jump quals, or goes into a different warfare community. Term used to describe a sailor who has just failed out of a rather difficult A-School (Nuc, ET, AT) and will now head to the fleet (and obvious deployment) undesignated. More recently referred to as a Carrier Strike Group (CSG). (Growler). i know that the kid in mighty ducks. The washer or nut spins wildly due to the high pressure of the steam. HAC: (pronounced "hack") Helicopter Aircraft Commander: the pilot in command of a helo. PFA: Physical Fitness Assessment: new name for PRT. Used when a sailor has his hands in his pockets. Can: Jail, car. COMMO: Communications Officer: The officer in charge of the Communications Division. Used for testing Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA's) on E-2C Hawkeyes, F-14 Tomcats, and S-3 Vikings. NAVCIVLANT/NAVCIVPAC: Described as where a soon to be departing sailor from active duty's next station will be. Primarily heard in US. DDG: Destroyer, Guided Missile, class of ship. Sucking Sarah: Derogatory term used to describe the USS Saratoga (CV-60), also called ", Summer Creases: A term used to mock someone with a wrinkled shirt. CIVLANT/CIVPAC: Home, or where you go to when you leave the Navy. the new book was a three ring binder, blue in color and had "3-M" all across the front & side. : Fuck It, I Got My Orders: A refusal of a long or tough assignment near the end of a duty rotation. White Rats: Tampons which appear after a sewage leak in the female head. While not permitted to do the job, it gets the job done just the same. Shower Tech: Sonar Technician (Submariner). L.T.D.B: "Living the Dream, Baby." Where deep-water sailors ply their craft, "The Pond" may be Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, or Other. SMAG: Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT). Meat Identifier: A side dish during chow that helps in identifying usually nondescriptive looking main dishes. Also used to pass information between a flight deck fuel station and flight deck control as to status of fueling operations for individual aircraft. Air Force Salute, Airman Salute, Airedale Salute: An "I don't know" shrug of the shoulders. Dick Skinners: Hands. Load: (Always referred to as "the load.") LES: Leave and Earning Statement. The item Whiskey Tango Foxtrot : the Real Language of the Modern American Militaryrepresents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in University of Missouri-St. Louis Libraries. Junior Chief: Pejorative term to describe junior enlisted person who is kissing ass for a promotion or on a power trip, or both. " Salu-salo" means "feast" or "banquet", a reduplication of salo, "to eat together" or "to share food".. Sources indicate that the term "boodle" is American military slang for contraband sweets such as cake, candy and ice cream.A "boodle fight" is a party in which . Also called Vitamin M and Grunt Candy, the latter especially when dispensed to Marines. Small Boy: Term referring to smaller class ships, such as destroyers and frigates. Savy Sue: The nickname of the USS Savannah AOR4, given by her ships' company. Black beret: Worn by Swift Boat and PBR Sailors, originally in Vietnam. So named for the slanting stem attached to their device. They usually return with a sore arm, courtesy of a Hull Technician who is in on the joke. : "Pussy Cut Off Day": The last day of a long deployment on which male sailors can get laid and still obtain Venereal Disease cures from the Hospital Corpsman, and have those cures be effective, before returning to their partners at home. Finally, TURN ON THE WATER to rinse off. Someone who has been given a "Bag of Dicks" has been "bagged," which is quite similar to getting 'sand bagged'. DD: Destroyer, class of ship. Frequently the Enlistee also has an opportunity to extend to 8 years, and immediately gain E-5 rank within 2-3 years total service, like "pushing a magic button to gain rank.". See also "Black box" and "Transistor Theory". In the navy warrants are generally older and more experienced in a particular area of expertise than a commissioned line officer, much like an "LDO." This is used in boot camp to refer to those boots who have received their dungaree uniforms so recently that they haven't been ironed, just washed, they are therefore wrinkled, like a raisin. SMIB: Southern Maryland In-Bred. These words represent the letters "A," "B," and "C" in the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, more commonly known as the NATO phonetic alphabet. USS Zippo: Derogatory name for USS Forrestal (CV 59). Hockey pucks: Swedish meatballs (also, trail markers, porcupines, road apples). Whitney (LCC-20), as it rarely goes to sea. Utterance of the term is usually accompanied by the McDonald's tune followed by "I'm diggin' it" instead of "I'm lovin' it.". Bar Stool Technician: A term labeled to the former AQ rating, Aviation Fire Control Technician. Fan Room (see "X-Ray fitting"): (1) A room with a fan or blower, A "closed" space which is often utilized for general mischief away from watchful eyes. Short Timer's Chain: A chain that hangs from the belt of a "short timer" for all to see, with one link representing a day, signifying too short to care, and usually starting with 30 links. See "air wing.". These Direct Input LDOs have not spent time "in the fleet", D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F: (Do I Look Like I Give A Fuck? 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. Ricky Ray-Gun: The cheap, disposable flashlights Recruits use while standing night watch in the barracks. Or, the ship's navigator. Therefore, his left sleeve is "slick", or has no rate or rating insignia at all. What does cake eater mean in 1920s? Also known as a "Splash guard.". Gold Locker: A locked cabinet in the Engineering Spaces wherein the most valuable, precise, fragile, or one-of-a-kind tools are kept. Pier-Queer: Air Force term for "Sailor." Building 20: Derogatory term used to describe the U.S.S. Squat to Pee: An ELT (Engineering Laboratory Technician, a water chemistry and radiation monitor on a nuclear powered vessel) or (. The hinge also limits the LCDRs head movement to the foreaft axis. Balls to Two: A short watch stood from 0000-0200. Below department and division. Shit River: The extremely polluted (mostly with sewage) canal just outside the Subic Bay main gate. Used to describe a piece of equipment that no longer functions and is "out of commission.". Just press the I Believe button. Floating Bellhop: Derisive Army term for sailor. During this time, the officer is not allowed to leave the ship (all officers must have permission from the Commanding Officer, or his appointed delegate before debarking the ship at any port call, including their home port). Once it reaches a high enough speed, the rod is turned so that the steam blows the object completely off the rod and likely at another sailor, who then has to dodge the "danger nut.". B.O.S.N.I.A. Water wars: Water fights in the engineering spaces, including the use of hot brine, disassembling ventilation ducting, rigging temporary air hoses, and dumping trash cans full of water on the deck. Also contains the Uniform of the Day. Daddy Rickover: A nuke referring to the late Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy. Also stands for "Fun Time Navy" around higher chain of command to save face in front of said chain of command, yet "secretly" means "Fuck the Navy." Killer Tomato: A large reddish-orange inflated ball used in gunnery practice at sea. Also used as a prank on gullible new sailors, as in "Go get me 100 feet of flight line from the crash shack.