Drift Count: Monitoring the movement of the ship while at anchor. The hinge also limits the LCDRs head movement to the foreaft axis. Smoke Test: Turn on recently repaired electronic gear; worst case scenario it smokes, indicating a catastrophic failure. Goat locker: A lounge or galley for the exclusive use of "Chiefs.". Apocryphally, a show in which women have sex with dogs and ponies: Sailors may claim to have witnessed such shows in. An ad-hoc organization of young division officers onboard some surface ships and in most aviation squadrons, assembled to provide a means of guidance and escape from overly-demanding Department Heads. Blue Tile: An area of the aircraft carrier on the starboard main passageway, O-3 level, where the Battle Group (now called Carrier Strike Group) admiral and his staff live and work. Diddy Bopping: Walking around with no particular purpose. The Enlistee is immediately granted E-3 rank upon completion of basic training, and E-4 rank upon completion of "A" school. Would you like a kick to help you get airborne? Binnacle List: The daily list of ship's crew who are sick in quarters (see below). Derives from Port Orchard, Washington, across Sinclair Inlet from PSNS. Also called a "Greeny Weeny." It is sometimes cured by a "Channel Fever Shot," a slap or kick to the backside. Also used to pass information between a flight deck fuel station and flight deck control as to status of fueling operations for individual aircraft. Commodore: Historically, the designation given to a one-star admiral (presently called Rear Admiral Lower Half). Mast Crank: A fictitious crank, usually impersonated by a Bull Gear crank from engineering, which is to be collected by a junior enlisted to crank down the mast while passing under a short bridge. Also called Boomers. Tits Up: Broke-dick, inoperable, dead (from some piece of equipment being "flat on its back"). Scupper: (1) (Surface Navy) Opening in a bulwark which allows water to drain overboard. Stacking: The act of crapping on top of some one elses crap when the toilets are secured. More recently referred to as a Carrier Strike Group (CSG). Smoke Pit: Designated smoking area. 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. When the Useless piece of machinery. ", Black Shoe: Sometimes shortened to just "Shoe." Bilge Rat: Someone who works in the engineering spaces. Machinists Mates, Boilermen, Enginemen, Pipefitters, Damage Controlman, Hull Technicians, Electricians, Gas Turbine Technicians. Ive heard a couple of explanations for this. Corpsman Candy: Sore-throat lozenges handed out at sick bay in lieu of any substantive treatment. Famous for masagi girls, karaoke and Kirin beer. Usually announced over the 1MC "Navy Exchange Mobile Canteen is on the pier" or at great risk to the announcer: "The Roach Coach is making its approach.". IYARYAS: Unofficial acronym used by Reactor Department to make fun of the similar phrase, IYAOYAS, used by ordinance. Smurf: A recruit who is in his first few days of boot camp who hasn't been issued uniforms yet, and thus wears a "Smurf Suit" (see below). Used mostly to supply breathing air to shipboard firefighters before civilian firefighter equipment was approved and adopted. 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. Buildings 29 and 91 at NTC/SSC San Diego, the female A-School barracks, for example. Barricade, Barrier: The huge nylon net strung across the landing area of a carrier to arrest the landing of an aircraft with damaged gear or a damaged tailhook. Pier 20: Derogatory term used to describe the U.S.S. It is a combination of a rank (Hospital Recruit, the most junior. ", Seaman Timmy/Fireman Timmy: Used in similar fashion as "Seaman Schmuckatelli" except with a slightly more negative connotation of a sailor who is not too bright, or could be expected to do something stupid without any malicious intent. Fat Enlisted People / Forced Exercise Program. A recruit chosen in boot camp to "be in charge" when the Company Commander, or other authority figure, are not present. ;dop kit; douche kit. It is played to "motivate" the crew after an UNREP, VERTREP, etc. Bravo fires burn flammable liquids. E.g. Presently, in the USN, it refers to the alcoholic brew offered at social events like "dining-ins" and "dining-outs." 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. Sailor 1: "What are you having for chow?" Players bid on the number of tricks to be taken, trump is determined by draw. 96er: A period of five nights and four days off of work due to special liberty or holiday. SMAG: Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT). Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 07 2018 . Oil King - An enlisted engineer responsible for fuel, lube oil, boilerwater and feedwater testing and also their quality, quantity, and transfers around the ship. Bug Juice Sunrise: Orange with a splash of Red. Example: Pucker factor was high when he landed that Turkey single engine with complete AC power failure at night. They are also given the privilege of wearing their winter blue, or summer white uniforms, or, as an alternate, their dress uniforms, for the week before shipping out to the fleet. Single-Digit Midget: Sailor with less that ten days left before their EAOS (end of active obligated service). Shark shit: A sailor who has fallen overboard and is lost forever. Bravo Bozo: Derisive term that is the opposite of Bravo Zulu. Gator Navy: The part of the surface Navy that exclusively supports embarked Marines and amphibious operations. (2) Civilian Under Naval Training. The untrained sailors have a quad zip NEC of 0000. Carrier Strike Group (CSG): See "Battle Group. Whitney(LCC-20), as it rarely goes to sea. Dick Skinners: Hands. Department: Highest organizational level in most naval commands. Cumshaw: The art of trading something that doesn't belong to you, to someone, for something that doesn't belong to them, not necessarily for personal gain, but to circumvent regular supply channels, or to obtain something not available through supply channels. Word Shitter: Another name for those embossing label makers. That's also a boondoggle. Checks Five-Oh: Excellent, in proper working order. 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. (example: 2MC, 5MC, 23MC, 26MC). COMMO: Communications Officer: The officer in charge of the Communications Division. "DD 214" is the form that must be filled out before a member of the military may be discharged. Green Side: The figurative side one is stationed at if one is stationed at a Marine Corps Command; contrasted with the "Blue Side" (Naval Command). Stands for either "Simple Minded Ass Grabbers" or "Sometimes Mechanic, Always Gay." WebAnymouse: Slang for anonymous. (Often referred to by civilian instructors when explaining to baffled sailors the haphazard components that seem to work by sheer magic such as transistors, zener diodes, joint effect field effect transistors, shockley diodes, metal oxide field effect transistors, etc.) A "madame.". Derisively, Non-Flying Officer. AWOL: Absent Without Official Leave; this is a US Army and USAF term, not a Navy term, see UA. "I thought you wanted us back early for the inspection, Sir!" )"Have a great day"! Sea Pussy: A yeoman or personnelman akin to a secretary who does clerical work. Also referred to "Monkey Rapers". An important component of the war on boredom. A department on aircraft carriers and Naval Air Stations responsible for maintaining aircraft sub assemblies. Very rarely occurs due to duty. YARFO: "You Ain't Reactor? VD: Venereal Disease, also know as the clap, Gonnorea or syphillis. Usually tasked with dirty and nasty jobs often referred to as "Shit Work.". Squat to Pee: An ELT (Engineering Laboratory Technician, a water chemistry and radiation monitor on a nuclear powered vessel) or (. Tronchaser: Those in the AT (primarily I Level) rate who work on Navy avionics. Each squadron has one on the O-3 level, and each pilot has his own seat. "I could have fixed it but I don't have a key to the Gold Locker.". Mustang: An Officer who came from the Enlisted ranks. Golden Shellback: A sailor who crossed the International Date Line and Equator at the same time. Term has become obsolete due to more normal looking frame choices now offered (outside of enlisted recruit training, at least). Soup Sandwich: Any situation or individual that is FUBAR. Delta Sierra: "Dumb Shit": A stupid mistake or poor performance, the opposite of "Bravo Zulu.". Haze Grey Motherfucker: Sailor (or CO) who prefers to be under way as much as possible, or a ship and crew that spends a great deal of time under waye.g, We were haze grey motherfuckers.. Aboard a ship, it is a can with a hole in the lid, usually hung from the bulkhead near watch stations. ", USMC: A person's head. Heads and Beds: An inspection performed daily at sea by the XO or a designated replacement, usually the MAA. Emergency Blow: When a sub rapidly blows all of the ballast out of the ballast tanks, resulting in a rapid ascent and an impressive display as the sub breaks the surface. 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). The closest thing to a viable explanation of the origin I could find is squid as it applies to inexperienced Example: S-3 Viking. Sweat pump(s) / Sweat pump(s) on line/ on overload: See "sweat the load.". Training Anchorage (TRANCH): A frustrating, fuel-saving method of practicing battle tactics electronically among ships while at anchor, usually within sight of an attractive liberty port. As in, "They just found a dead rat in the deep fat fryer and now the cooks have a shit storm on their hands.". Chief Warrant Officer (W1W5): A "Super Goat," a highly qualified senior enlisted (E-7/E-8) person who has earned a commission through a competitive process and continues to work in their technical field. NFG: Non-Functioning Gear: Used typically on Tags placed on electronics indicating malfunction description. Paddles: Code word for the LSO (see above). This is the expected norm in the United States Navy. 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. "Being a Monkey Mate is a lot easier than being a BT.". Airstart: (1) An attempt to restart an aircraft's engine(s) after in-flight failure. "Get your dick skinners off my white hat." Armpit of the Med: Naples, Italy. Johnny Cash's: The (defunct) Winter Working Blue uniform; so called due to the fact that they were all black (black being called navy blue) and Johnny Cash was the man in black. King Neptune: Neptunus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main, Ancient Order of the Deep. Color Company: The recruit company in boot camp that maintains the highest score through the entire eight week evolution; they are given three days special liberty unmonitored. Retired RMs may have a ZUT certificate or even a ZUT tattoo. Also "Shitty Hawk.". Double Digit Midget: A short-timer, someone who is less than 100 days from retirement, EAOS, or being discharged to civilian life. Roast Beast: Roast Beef, or any meat served aboard the ship that even the cooks who prepared it don't know what it is. Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, etc. "No, just gator squares.". Channel Fever: Anxiousness, felt when approaching port, to get leave. Round Turn: To put some elbow grease into it; to work hard at it and make a strong effort to finish the job. 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. Deck Plate Leadership: That level of leadership greatly appreciated by commanding officers and the ward room: Enlisted personnel who know what needs to be done, how to do it well and right, and who are able to lead the people working for them to get the job done. Only larger, self-sufficient ships can operate on these waters. Sometimes used as a threat of punishment or retribution - "Do what I told you to do or I may have to hold an Easter Egg Hunt in your locker. Grip and grin: A public affairs or awards event in which some member of the command must shake hands, smile, and have their photo taken. On larger ships, the "First" may be in charge of air crew. In general, the CO makes policy, the XO enforces it, hence the name. Plank Owners are "Piped Aboard" when shown proper certification. RAS: Replenishment At Sea: The act or process of moving cargo and fuel from a supply ship to a warship via cable while underway. Usually lasts on a good day about 3-4 hours. Flying the Bravo: Menstruating; from the signal flag, which is all-red, one meaning of which is "I am discharging dangerous goods." Typically not the same person as the sailor's ashore spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend (i.e. Ropeyarn: Original-Taking an afternoon off, usually a Wednesday, to take care of personal matters, such as repairing one's uniforms. Bully Big Dick: The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). "Oh, he's just flying the Bravo". MAA: Master-at-Arms. (2) (. Shower Party: An involuntary scrub-down of a submarine crew member who hasn't been practicing good hygiene. C.U.N.T. So called because the ship's hull is number SSN 711. JORG: Junior Officer Requiring Guidance (see "George"). PD-8: Fictitious valve requested to be found by junior sailor in order for an engineering qualification to be signed off. ", Ricky Fishing: Masturbation. Widow/Widower: Describes wives (and now husbands) with spouses on deployment. "Liberty is down." Pass in Review: The ceremony of graduation from boot camp into Navy life. Elephant Scabs: Veal Parmesan. Conducts operations near shore. Typically, as a hazing ritual, sailors fresh out of boot camp are sent out on a wild goose chase to retrieve a, "Portable", Pad Eye. See CAPTAIN'S MAST. Generally a lazy navy cook phones it in by opening an industrial size can of ravioli and dumps out a couple loaves of white bread and calls it good. NAMTRADET: Naval Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment. 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. 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. LHO: Large Heavy Object. Web1 meaning of SQUID abbreviation related to Military: Military Sort Suggest to this list Related acronyms and abbreviations Share SQUID Military Abbreviation page Filtered by Military Chemistry Medical Technology About Contact Us Link to Us iOS app Android Popular Abbreviations Popular Categories Medical Abbreviations Military Abbreviations 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.". Here today, GUAM tomorrow: Received orders from one island to another island, as in ADAK to GUAM. Circular firing squad/circular ass-kicking: An attempt by all command levels to find someone/anyone to blame for a problem for which no one wants to take blame. Brig Chaser: The sailor who escorts a prisoner to the brig. The term is used, regardless of the officer's age or gender, when the officer has gained the respect of subordinates. Zero: Officer. 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