Porcupine Balls: Beef Porcupines. FAG: (1) Fighter Attack Guy: F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet pilot or naval flight officer ("NFO"). Immediately followed by, "Push up, position, Shitbags!" 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). A flux capacitor ran the time machines, particularly in the car, in the Back To The Future movies Forecastle: (Pronounced "foc-sull") Forward most part of a ship. Seabag Inspection: Formal uniform/personal item inspection for an E-4 and below sailor upon check in to a new command. Khaki Brigade: chiefs who start taking over an engineering casualty or going over to see what is going on. FM: Frequency modulation, or Fucking Magic, sometimes referred to as the FM Principle. See also : sailor. So called due to the time spent pierside during work ups for deployment after Mobile Bay failed INSURV inspection in 2011. Also called an "Underway Sock" or "Happy Sock.". Also called "Cankers and Sores.". "A grain of sand on the beach of reasons to get out of the Navy.". Cunt: A tear drop shaped piece of metal placed in the bottom loop of sail rigging to keep the rope from chaff wear during tie-down of open sails. Bilge Juice: Non-sanctioned alcoholic beverage created while on long deployments by mixing yeast, water and sugar. Flight Line: The area on a ship or station where aircraft are made ready for flight. COMMO: Communications Officer: The officer in charge of the Communications Division. Sabredog- Sweat pump(s) / Sweat pump(s) on line/ on overload: See "sweat the load.". Pillows of Death: Canned ravioli, usually burned, served for midrats. During wartime, armed guards may be posted on both sides of the blue tile. OBA: Oxygen Breathing Apparatus. Ladderwell: Stairs. Stepping in the shit: Refers to a sailor that has made a mistake so large, that it comes to the attention of the Commanding Officer, who instantly begins chewing him out on the spot, Usually remarked on before the Commanding Officer appears, e.g. Small Boy: Term referring to smaller class ships, such as destroyers and frigates. The Navy "rents" them for an extra year in return for promoting them. The Navy's senior admiral and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In nuclear commands, can sometimes be seen as KEY when over-nuked (the last letters of the same three words are used.). Also a man who stares at or is perceived to stare at another man's genitals in a communal shower. An angry or particularly unpleasant attitude, such as one might have if their only job onboard was to collect and retain everyone else's refuse, and then on top of that some asshole got mad and kicked him, leaving a big, ugly dent in his side. Fuzznuts: A young sailor, one not long out of puberty. To overthink an easy task. Deduction is usually one to five points per infraction, depending on the severity. Bolter: Failed attempt at an arrested landing on a carrier by a fixed-wing aircraft. Chop: Supply Officer. (like WESTPAC referring to a Western Pacific deployment. A term used in the old Navy (not the store), Squid is what other branches. Machinists Mates, Boilermen, Enginemen, Pipefitters, Damage Controlman, Hull Technicians, Electricians, Gas Turbine Technicians. Pass in Review: The ceremony of graduation from boot camp into Navy life. Due to the [more] lax treatment of officers, termed a jungle because of their constant disarray. ", Piece: Rifle, as used in manual-of-arms (rifle drill). PD-8 is actually a chemical additive used in the evaporator to aid distillation of fresh water. It wasnt unheard of to see a Machinist Mate also occupy the position. Aviators "call the ball" as a reference guide to their positioning in the landing sequence. (2) Business & Finance (1) Slang, Chat & Pop culture (4) SSN: Submarine, Nuclear, class of ship. Mid-Watch: Watch from 0000-0400 (2345-0345), usually results in no sleep before or after this watch. They include: beagle a steward; boy scouts leave a brief shore-leave; dimple a hole in a ships hull caused by a torpedo; drain the bilge to be extremely seasick; macaroon a new rating; molly a malingerer; squid female trainee. Ready Rollers are generally thought of in a negative scense due to their poor hygene and lack of respect for themselves, while in close quarters or proximity to other shipmates. 2023 Before Joining the Military. 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. One bell corresponds to 30 minutes past the hour. JAM-Dive buddy: (Submarine Service) A submariner whom you have your way with in the event of a jam-dive casualty. Gunwale: (pronounced "gunnel") The top of the hull portion of a ship that runs down the port and starboard sides. Rate Grabber: Enlisted member with the goal of (and succeeding in) making rate (promotion) quickly. FOD: Foreign Object Damage. ", Float Check (also Flotation Testing, Float test): Throwing something overboard. Punching Holes: When a submarine is underway submerged, as in "Punching Holes in the Ocean". 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. A helicopter and/or fixed-wing refueling nozzle. See crossing the line, shellback, and pollywog. Lifer Stripe: The stripes located just above the cuff of the right sleeve on the service dress uniform that indicates four years of service per stripe. In rare cases, the S.N.O.B. Twig: Medical Service Corps officer. It has a hand cranked dynamo which will produce a whirring sound on the other station, hence the "growl.". Not a single aspect is successful. From Hawaiian. Rope and Choke: Highly advanced and ultra accurate way the Navy determines the body mass index of people who are deemed too heavy for their height. Ricky Ninja: Within minutes of lights out, the entire division is asleep, except for the Ricky Ninjas, dressed in their ski masks and sweaters, sliding from rack to rack, Gullivering, dirty-dicking, and spitting in the RPOC's canteen. Now, just Rudolph. Shit Storm: Severely unpleasant aftermath. Chem Wipe: Also known as Kim-Wipes, though they bare no resemblance to the far more delicate Kimberly-Clark product. Also referred to "Monkey Rapers". Home ported at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, she left port only on rare occasions (so her crew could collect sea pay); when she did, she had to be towed back in. Also known as "Go-Go Juice." CNO: Chief of Naval Operations. 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. Honey-ko: A reference to a male sailor or his girlfriend for the evening. Bandit: An aircraft which has been positively identified as hostile. Often called 'Doc', Wrinkle Bomb: A uniform worn by a sailor that is wrinkled so badly that it looks like the sailor slept in it. See crackerjacks. Often refers to all chiefs, E-7 through E-9. The connection appears to from back in the 60s, when sailors on the West Coast would buy fresh-off-the-boat Japanese motorcycles without any real riding experience, and ride around while schnockered. 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. C-GU11 (pronounced "See-Gee-You-Eleven"): Seagull. Eyeball liberty: Ability to see but not interact with something pleasurable, especially members of the opposite sex; For example, male sailors may joke that they have eyeball liberty ogling a boat full of women while exiting port, or in view a port itself where no actual liberty is allowed. Naval method of indicating the time of day aboard ship, usually over the 1MC. "M-Crud" MCRD: Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Bilge Turd: Derogatory term for "Boiler Technician", typically from jealous Machinist Mates who wish they could be as badass as the now extinct Boiler Technicians were. for emergency leave, or to move off base to civilian housing). Power troll: A name for any officious person, usually used by engineers. Joe Navy: Another term for a lifer with no life outside the Navy. Junior Chief: Pejorative term to describe junior enlisted person who is kissing ass for a promotion or on a power trip, or both. Can be used with varying inflection and tone without consequence to signify enthusiasm or disgruntlement without stepping outside the bounds of professionalism. F.R.E.D. Connie: Nickname for USS Constellation CV64. It is usually kept under the mattress and can stand up on its own by the end of cruise. Shark shit: A sailor who has fallen overboard and is lost forever. Watch: A period of duty, usually of four-hours duration, six-hours on submarines. PRT: Physical Readiness Test. The untrained sailors have a quad zip NEC of 0000. IA: ("One Alpha") Modified GQ to conduct amphibious operations. Golden rivet: The rivet, made of gold, which according to folklore every ship is built containing one of. Bug Juice Sunrise: Orange with a splash of Red. Originally, "pogue". In modern times, these ships are packed to the gills with as many as 225 sailors (all male, except for female officers) and 0 missiles, due to reallocation of armament, and the impending decommissioning of the entire ships class. Kirk Benda, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron specialist section chief, kisses his wife Melissa BendaPhoto courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/, Missile Sponge (Applies exclusively to Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates, at least for now). [CDATA[ Freeboard: On a ship or boat, this is the vertical distance between the waterline and the "gunwale" (see below). On a "small boy," the LSO sits under a bubble on the flight deck and talks to helo pilots as they attempt to land in the Rapid Securing Device, or "trap." Kick start (a deck seaman): Surreptitious corporal punishment applied by driving one's boot down the shin of the offending seaman to encourage better and faster work. These personnel go on to become Plank Owners. The 43P-2, 43P-3 & 43P-4 books were replaced in the mid 1980's with one book. )See Fast Cruise. 13 button salute: When a sailor in dress pants pulls down on the top two corners and all 13 buttons come unbuttoned at once, usually done just before sex. Bilge Water: Something spoken that is nonsense or ridiculous. Bullet sponge(Applies to any combat-intensive branch). Light off: To literally light the fire in a boiler. "Recruit, go get me an ID10T form, and step on it!". Hole: Main engineering space aboard ship to include the Fire Room (boiler room), Machinery Room (Engine Room) or a combined room (Main Machinery Room) contains both boilers and main engines. Dicking the dog: Putting "half-assed" effort into a task. Fun Boss: Morale, Welfare and Recreation Officer. Skylarking: Messing around or not doing assigned work. "Grab the donkey and fuel the bird." Tiger Team: Junior enlisted of all ratings (E-3 and below) who are tasked to clean the engine room prior to inspection, such as GITMO Refresher training or evaluation. This is the only thing in the universe that can travel faster than light. This is especially true if the paint being requested is classified as hazardous material, requiring special ventilation and lockouts. COD: Carrier Onboard Delivery: The C-2 Greyhound, which ferries people and supplies to and from a carrier on a regular basis. Lifer Dog: (See "Lifer," above) "Call me an asshole, call me a cocksucker, call me a son-of-a-bitch; just don't call me a Lifer Dog.". USS Oriskany CVA34, Carriers today are designated as CV, During the VietNam error the A added to CV stood for attack carrier. Splice the Main Brace: A party; generally involving alcohol. Often done in boot camp. Scorned upon if he/she was not supposed to be there. (as "burn a copy") To make a xerox copy of a document or sheet of paper. The term squid was a term given to sailors in the 60s who would blow their deployment money on motorcycles and booze. They would drown them selves They are a permanent fixture. A male member of the U.S. Navy and is either found in a drunken or hungover state which is dependent on the number of hours the squid has been awake. A concrete vibrator used to remove air bubbles. Also, a traditional naval toast. So called in reference to her collision with the USS Kennedy in 1975. Should always begin with "No shit, this really happened," or "This is a no shitter." (example: 1/3, 2/3, Full, Standard, Flank, B1/3, B2/3, BI, BEM), Benny: A treat or reward, derived from "Benefit.". The term swab comes from military crewmen who swabs the deck with a mop. Also known as pounded the pooch or popped the puppie. To drop out of a voluntary program such as aviation or submarines. Barney Clark: A slider topped with a fried egg. Read as "If you ain't ordnance, you ain't shit" Pronounced "eye-OH-yahs" and yelled out during ceremonies; also known as "If you're ordnance, your ASVAB sucked.". Hoover: The S-3B Viking, mostly due to its unique engine noises. Fleet Up: When a second in command takes his senior's place upon that senior's transfer, retirement, or other re-assignment. EMO: Electronic Materiel Officer, line officer or electronics CWO or LDO responsible for maintenance of the unit's radar, radio, and command and control equipment. Haji: Racial epithet for a Middle Eastern individual, or anything Middle Eastern. This is generally done when fuel is almost all used up with no hope of making it to a safe landing area, or when a slowly developing but potentially fatal emergency is going on. JARTGO: Just Another Reason To Get Out. Douche down: To wash, usually using fresh water. "Liberty is down." 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). Eternal Patrol: The last and still on-going patrol of a submarine lost at sea. EAOS: Expiration of Active Obligated Service. Doc: Nickname and term of respect given to Hospital Corpsman by their shipmates and Marines. Also called Boomers. Pisser: (1) A urinal (not a toilet). : Diesel Boats Forever: (marking on an) unauthorized pin showing a non-nuclear submarine. Can also refer to a green or inexperienced sailor, officer or enlisted person, e.g. "John Wayne it." San Dog: A sailor stationed in San Diego, or the base itself. Smoke Check: What results from wiring something incorrectly. Whidbey Whale: A dependent wife that is Orca fat even though her husband has maintained the same basic size during their marriage. ", ASVAB: The Navy's enlisted entrance exam. "We got a new XO and he had an attitude like a Bent Shitcan.". The term is also used of sailors who enlist in Advanced Electronics or Nuclear training tracks, as these also require a 6 year commitment. Port and Starboard: A rotation of two duty sections or watch teams, one designated port, and the other starboard. (2) Somewhat derogatory reference to a sailor that takes too many chances, or attempts to constantly play the hero. 4JG: Communications circuit used by V4 Fuels Division to coordinate flight deck fueling operations between the flight deck and below decks pump and filter rooms. Booty Cigar: A bowel movement, particularly a very long one. Hot Racking or Hot Bunking: Submariners share racks. Mostly issued in boot camp to set a recruit back in training due to poor performance. AD: Aviation Machinist Mate, one who throws wrenches at aircraft and prays to mech gods for a favorable outcome. All-16ths: an adjustable wrench. Brown Trout: Occurs when some Hull Tech blasts the sewer lines, causing raw sewage to be disbursed onto the decks of lower level berthing areas. These films may be found on YouTube. Humped the bunk: Screwed up. (Submarine). An utterly epic goat rope (. Lobster: A female sailor. Usually speaks in unintelligible english with a heavy New England or southern accent. Pineapple Fleet: The Pacific Fleet, usually refers to the Seventh Fleet (in the western Pacific) and specifically to ships stationed in. ": What Company Commanders in boot camp would scream at the RPOC when he/unit screwed up. Shower: In boot camp the recruits are inspected frequently. A submarine (submarines are called boats, with only limited exceptions). Bull, Bull Ensign: The seniormost Ensign onboard a surface ship, a submarine, or in an aviation squadron other than in the Training Command. Skidmark: The shit stains that one gets in one's underwear (see Skivvies) that are the result of wiping with cheap government toilet paper. Sea Warrior: Used by naval personnel whom have never set foot on a ship, usually in response to being called shipmate. "I thought you wanted us back early for the inspection, Sir!" Any mesh bag, but so named because usually used to contain soiled laundry. Not to be confused with "screwing the pooch" which refers to royally messing up a task. Oil King - An enlisted engineer responsible for fuel, lube oil, boilerwater and feedwater testing and also their quality, quantity, and transfers around the 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.". Also refers to a friend who has become non-responsive. "We better slow down or the fat boys won't be able to keep up. Part of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD), IM3 (Avionics) division. The Goo: Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). Refers to the locals in and around Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Liberty Hound: A sailor who conspires to or is able to take extra liberty, or who enjoys liberty more than anything else. See "Raisin. The cold shoulders from civilians persist in certain Navy towns. Also known as a "Butt Shark.". Usually the senior pilot on a patrol aircraft, having been previously designated a 2P (second pilot). In aviation, non-flyable, usually for maintenance reasons. Elephant Scabs. Used to be called "Company Commander.". Assigned personnel go to their assigned stations to do their assigned task in support of fighting the ship in a battle or when there is a credible threat of attack for which the ship must be prepared to fight against. 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