Class Delta Fire A fire involving special materials and firefighting methods. (2) The "rubber ducky" antenna of a handheld radio. Brown Water Ops Naval operations in shallow water, typically consisting of water depths of 100 fathoms or less. H and I - A military mission emphasizing Harassment and Interdiction of enemy forces and supply routes. 130-rpm fish - A form of sea life (type unknown) which makes a sound very similar to a propeller turning at 130 rpm. 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. the Captains gig. During WWII, members of the Black Gang were issued black "Dixie Cups" instead of white ones, and were therefore sometimes called "Black Hats.". 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. Group Grope A disorganized or confused evolution. I didn't want to even bother going back to get it fixed so I just took it here for same-day service. Theyd keep tally of a sailors beer consumption by marking up P for pints and Q for quarts, then settling up with the sailor at the end of the evening. Aka 'Pencil-whipping,' especially when intentionally falsifying logs or records, filling in the blanks just before an inspection. Gonk - (RN) To sleep, perchance to dream. Bolter - The go-around that occurs when the carrier plane's tailhook misses the wires. aka speed jeans.. It was carried over to the practice of putting ice cream into soda. someone tentative in thought and/or action. Blank flange - (1) A plate bolted onto an open pipe to prevent flooding or leaks while work is performed on a piping system. Gate - Aviation term for use of maximum afterburners. (2) Alternate form of AOW. Monkey Fist - The complex knot surrounding (sometimes taking the place of) the weight on the end of a heaving line. The bloated carcasses sometimes floated for quite some time, and were often seen by other ships. A Moorish chief was an "emir," and the chief of all chiefs was an "emir-al." Our English word is derived directly from the Moorish. Gethomeitis The tendency to ignore potentially significant problems when homeward bound. Spring lines tend forward or aft of their attachment point. See also AGL. Deflection 1) (Gunnery) The adjustment of fire to the left or right. There may also be aircraft/aircrews on alert fifteen, etc. 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. in that painting is generally used to denote detection and tracking, while illumination is generally for targeting and/or guidance of weapons. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aka 'pogey bait'. (3) The bottom end of a spar or other object. 'Dixie' was the southern station, tasked with troop support (CAS). According to some, stands for "Big Ugly Fat Fucker Easily Replaced.". Hot Runner A high performer, one who consistently does well. Usually hosted by the various departments. Geedunk, Gedunk - (1) Dessert/junk food/candy, or a place to buy same. I&I Intercourse and Intoxication. Boomer - (1) (Naval) Ballistic missile submarine. Responsible, under the Chief Engineer, for damage control and stability of a ship. Banyan - (RCN/UK) A barbecue or party on the flight deck, usually with steaks and beer. 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. (2) A type of helmet used by US forces. Accelerated Stall (Aviation) A stall which occurs during accelerated flight, i.e. Reportedly, due to the "high and tight" haircut favored by many marines; it looks as if someone put a bowl on the victims head and cut or shaved off all the hair that protruded. Black Cat - During World War Two, a PBY Catalina which was painted black and used for night reconnaissance patrol. Alert Five - Aircraft on five-minute alert. The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. (2) FAST ATTACK sub. Each bell represents half an hour, and bells are rung in pairs, so five bells in the morning watch (0630 hours, or 6:30 a.m.) would be rung as ding-ding, ding-ding, ding. "Poor Smitty bilged the quiz." (2) (RNZN) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. Huffer - A cart used to provide start air to an aircraft. Bosuns Whistle (or Pipe) A small metal whistle used to signal the announcement of important messages, or for ceremonial purposes. Handsomely Executed carefully or deliberately. The topside watch was in trouble. (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. and the aircrafts wing. Angles and Dangles Operating a submarine at steep angles of ascent and descent, and to perform rapid turns (a submarine in a tight turn will bank in the same fashion as an aircraft). I'm a doc, did two years in Oki before I shipped out to Ar Ramadi with 5/10 back in 07. They wear red flight deck jerseys. Clara - The radio call from a carrier pilot on approach signifying that he has not sighted the BALL. ARAB - (UK) Arrogant Regular Army Bastard. Jetsam Objects thrown over the side to lighten ship. Replaced protein foam. EB Green Nuke duct tape. A 'cut pass' counts zero points and is considered to have put ship, plane, and pilot in danger. Black-shoe - Member of the surface or submarine community. Heave Around The order to haul in on a line, wire, or anchor chain, whether with power (windlass or capstan) or by hand. Generally the brow and all shore services are secured and the ship is on internal systems only. Sailing ships which were becalmed here often had to throw live cargo such as livestock over the side to conserve water. Sidewinder (AIM-9). Yes, its your leave block too. (2) Cross-training in another rate. when fighting they were "at loggerheads.". Bloodhound Radio codeword for Mark 46 ASW torpedo. a woman Marine. 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. Aka 'tin tunas', 'pukin' fish'. Energy is stored in the rotor as rotational momentum, then expended to slow the decent and cushion the landing. Hard Deck (Aviation) A safety altitude (expressed as AGL). A takeoff on R&R. ), a streamlined weight and sensor fitted with a wire dispenser. Pipe Down: Dismissal of all the crew not on watch. the bridge is abaft the bow. Do not let your personal bias get in the way of protecting the rest of your troops. Its not intentional it mainly has to do with when they went to boot camp and their MOS school that will affect when a unit receives new pups. Similar to the COB, but for surface, shore, and aviation commands. Charlie Sierra Phonetic abbreviation for chickenshit. The unnecessarily thorough enforcement of an insignificant or unimportant regulation. Conning (1) Giving orders regarding the maneuvers of a ship. "Gedunk" may be a corruption of the German "ge tunk", which means to repetitively dip something. Mud Duck Shallow water sailor, e.g. In common usage today, synonymous with the luminous yellow display of the FRESNEL LENS system which replaced it. Term used by short-timers, attitude cases, and sailors having a bad day. This generally requires that the aircrew be seated in the aircraft at all times. Liberty is regular time off. 0.7 Elder falwell The Rev. (2) (UK) The opposite of hard charger, i.e. May be due to a crash, location of an aircraft, gear or personnel, or the condition of the deck surface. Subjects. Also used to refer to any unwanted item. The traditional differentiator is that "ships carry boats.". Knock It Off (Aviation) The radio call to stop an ACM engagement. (2) "Extras" or benefits, awards, ribbons, or medals. An early term since supplanted by NBC. Also seen as DACM. Can be used as a noun ("Look at the piece of FOD I picked up.") Aka "Mushroom" or "Toadstool" (i.e. You have been warned. The Navy hits port after being months at sea. ABC Atomic, Biological, Chemical. Regular: $2499. Shell impacts must be observed by someone other than the firing unit, whether an aircraft or a team on the ground. Related Media. Definition: 4-Day Special Liberty. FIGMO - Fuck It, (I) Got My Orders. Sculpture number 01857. Illuminate, illumination - (1) The targeting of an object with radar, especially for weapons guidance purposes. Also called 'The Aux'. Condition 4 - A material condition of readiness commonly associated with peacetime steaming. The recruit graduation ceremony, also known as Pass-In-Review, is a formal military ceremony which honors your recruit's hard work and dedication to a new way of life, and ties together the future of the Navy with our long-held Naval traditions and customs. See also FNG. Charlie Noble The galley smokestack. Float Test - Testing the buoyant qualities of unwanted material while at sea. May be awarded and worn before the wearer has earned his warfare pin by qualifying in submarines. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. Gangway (1) Today, more properly called a "brow," the temporary bridge connecting the ships quarterdeck to the pier. Fish (1) Torpedo. (2) (RCN) Vague or impractical suggestion. An obsolete term; replaced with TAU (q.v.). A top blow removes scum and floating contaminants, a bottom blow removes sludge. Loadtoad (1) (aviation) See REDSHIRT. Altitude expressed with respect to sea level (i.e. --'RN' denotes Royal Navy usage. Held when a vessel crosses the Equator. (2) Short for cat onine tails, a form of whip used to administer a flogging. Focsle The phonetic spelling for forecastle, the forward-most part of the ship. See CAPTAIN'S MAST. Condition 2 A condition of modified General Quarters, generally used on large ships. Airdale, airedale - Naval aviator, aka 'BROWNSHOE'. In two-seat USN/USMC fighters, more commonly called the RIO. Call For Fire A request for gunfire support. Aweigh (sometimes seen (improperly) as "away") When a ship raises (weighs) anchor, the anchor is said to be aweigh as soon as it is no longer in contact with the sea bottom. Study at our beautiful campus in central Virginia or online from anywhere in the world! ALL REMAINING COINS ARE BEING SOLD ON EBAY. Mess Mother - (RN) Senior hand of the mess, responsible to the COX'N for the cleanliness and good order of the mess decks. Edit: I just remembered being instructed by the OOD to participate in a security drill by acting like the Quarterdeck was compromised by doing the required announcements but breaking off mid-sentence with the "hostiles" yelling in background. Final Diameter The diameter of a circle inscribed by a turning ship once it has stabilized in its turn. Also refers to sailing any ship from point A to point B for no particular reason. May be seen as Irish Pendant. (2) (USN) More generically, any dangling or loose thread on a uniform, or lines left adrift or dangling from the upper works or rigging of the ship. Funding Opportunities. Wednesday, March 1, 2023. "I think I'll have a gonk before we hit the beach.". Often used to cover relocation expenses, or to pay back a disbursing error which was originally in your favor. 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. A magnetic or acoustic mine. The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: "We are in the . The term originated during the era of wooden ships, when Chiefs were given charge of the milk goats on board. Time, and sailors having a bad day plane 's tailhook misses the wires Harassment. Fod I picked up. 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