Big O boat, USS Oriskany CVA34, Also called the Mighty O boat, After the fire of 10/26,1966 she was called the USS Zippo by some. Warrant: A warrant officer. One popular folk etymology suggests that the name derives from Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels' reforms of the Navy, specifically his abolition of the officers' wine mess and institution of coffee as the strongest drink available on Navy ships. crud: An upper respiratory infection usually caught in boot camp by new recruits bringing viruses from all over the country. CHENG: Chief Engineer. "Yeah that was fucking crazy; we came damn near", Seaman Schmuckatelli: Generic name for a sailor, used in a similar manner as "Joe Blow" or "John Q. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club: Those elements of the Pacific Fleet which operated in the referenced waters 1965-1975. So named because of the black and khaki working uniform. See "Irish Pennant.". PCU: Pre Commissioning Unit: What a ships company is called before a ship is commissioned. ", ASVAB: The Navy's enlisted entrance exam. It may be fixed, as in those mounted on the bow of a ship below the waterline, or mobile like those "dipped" by anti-submarine helocopters. Dog watches: The 1600-2000 evening watch is customarily split into two two-hour "dog" watches, so that the watch sections rotate rather than being stuck with the same schedule every day. By definition are technical specialists. Have a Navy Day: Has two separate meanings. The F-8 Crusader was universally accepted as a tits machine. May volunteer to do temporary duty of 90-120 days with a foodservice division. Head call means to use the head. A prankster who defecates in public areas of a ship. CHT Tank/Shit Tank/Chit Tank: Collection, Holding and Transfer system, which collects all ship's shower and toilet runoff/sewage until such time as it can be pumped or dumped. Foc's'le Follies: A gathering of all the aviators in the airwing in the carrier's foc's'le (forecastle). See also ASWOC. Bagger: A sailor who is chronically late for watch relief. "), Pier tender: A ship that never gets under way. (The list of reasons is very extensive and can be found in BUPERSINST 1900.8C, Enclosure (2).). See exports to Carquest Ocala. Shower: In boot camp the recruits are inspected frequently. Approved under the Buy Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured category, the new contract has an estimated value of . If one person at the table is willing to eat all 12 apples and succeeds, that person is given the honor of "carry on" (lack of harassment by upper classmen) for the remainder of the semester. (2) Nickname for the CVN-69. Cow: A refrigerated fixture in the galley that dispenses something like milk. Method of requesting speed changes from the Engine Room using the Engine Order Telegraph (EOT), normally from the Bridge. Used to attract the attention of a rescue helicopter in the event of a man overboard by the victim in the water. Workers in the Paint Locker can literally turn someones life into a living hell, by running them all over the ship to get the proper signatures on their paint chit. F.U.P.A. (example: 1/3, 2/3, Full, Standard, Flank, B1/3, B2/3, BI, BEM), Benny: A treat or reward, derived from "Benefit.". Address: 505 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach, NY, 11561-2234 United States (FOAD is what most nuke students wish the platform would do.). Fulmer: A sailor that desperately tries to win various games (ping pong, pool, etc. Bitchbox: Intercom or amplified circuit used to communicate between spaces of a ship. COMMO: Communications Officer: The officer in charge of the Communications Division. For the same reason, they are sometimes referred to as ", Skivvy waver: Signalman (because of signal flags), Skosh: Perilously close to minimum acceptable levels. Crow: The eagle which adorns the Petty Officer rank insignia. Named for the Magnetic Anomaly Detector that sticks out from the tail of the aircraft. HTC: Known as a Hull Tech Chief or slang for "Head Turd chaser" or Home Town Civilian, a term designated to any active-duty sailor about to retire. Can also be used to describe the status of a person whose plan has gone awry. The deal was confirmed by the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD). So named because they are so thick and hideous that one is guaranteed never to have sex while one is wearing them. Commodore: Historically, the designation given to a one-star admiral (presently called Rear Admiral Lower Half). ", Danger nut: A "fun" game in which one or more sailors place a washer or nut around a rod or similar metal device and then hold it to a steam vent. Drive On! Also "Neurotic" for a midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). Nairobi trail markers. Examples: Morale Officer, Mess Officer. Situps, pushups and a run/bike/swim/elliptical trainer. Refers to nucs' insistance to dress like Morpheus from the Matrix and propensity for playing Magic (The Gathering) and World of Warcraft endlessly. Also referred to "Monkey Rapers". Dynamited Chicken: Chicken a la king or chicken cacciatore. The most enjoyable parts are the "roll calls" from each squadron, and the skits that two or three of the squadrons perform. Dick Skinners: Hands. Monkey Butt: same as civilian usage; rash or other anal condition caused by less than sanitary field conditions. Quadzip: Four numeral zero's in a row. )See Fast Cruise. Ricky Dive: Fast, effective method of cleaning in boot camp, consisting of wearing smurf suits inside-out and sliding, or being dragged, on the floor to pick up dust. On ships equipped with small boats, the First Lieutenant or "First" (First Division Officer or Deck Department Head) is in charge of these boats and the sailors who maintain and run them. This 2-day class must be completed every few years by pilots and aircrew. Shit-on-a-shingle: Creamed chipped beef on toast. So called on account of its unique smell and the overall (un)cleanliness of the city. See also WESTPAC/LANTPAC widow. All of these were later designated as Cruisers. "Shithead is on a boondoggle again. Finally, TURN ON THE WATER to rinse off. 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. also,"Forever Fucking Gone", A frigate which spends more time underway than in port. The term is also used of sailors who enlist in Advanced Electronics or Nuclear training tracks, as these also require a 6 year commitment. Valves are named with the initials of the system they belong to, ie Seawater valve 1 is SW-1. Deck Ape: Non-designated enlisted person serving on the deck force. B.O.H.I.C.A. Trident: Special Warfare Insignia earned by Navy SEALS. Originated during World War II when Admiral "Bull" Halsey designated one officer to oversee wardroom functions. Can also refer to a green or inexperienced sailor, officer or enlisted person, e.g. The untrained sailors have a quad zip NEC of 0000. Similar to the code for "bulkhead remover." PD-8 is actually a chemical additive used in the evaporator to aid distillation of fresh water. Cal PO: Calibration Petty Officer: Collateral duty position, typically filled by the most junior and inept sailor in a division, responsible for ensuring a division's test equipment is delivered to the cal lab on time. Roach Coach: A snack or lunch truck that stops at each pier where the ships are berthed. It's OPS. Civie cut: A civilian haircut worn by males who live around military towns to distinguish themselves from military personnel. DD: Destroyer, class of ship. squared away" above. When one goes off, the other takes his place (three men share two racks). NAMTRADET: Naval Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment. V1 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the flight deck. the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler. Used when a sailors try to tell stories about their previous ships, or how things were handled on their previous ships. VAW: Fixed Wing Carrier Airborne Early Warning aircraft Squadrons. USS Backyard: A sailor's home of record, to which he or she happily returns upon discharge. Can also refer to those who wear khakis (Chiefs, Officers) since it is assumed that most have "brown-nosed" to obtain their present position. Introduction. Midnight Ops: The best time to get something done when there are not as many witnesses around. Sometimes referred to as "Tango Uniform". Pass in Review: The ceremony of graduation from boot camp into Navy life. Salt and Peppers: Refers to the old style working white uniform, where the sailor wore a white shirt, and black pants. 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? San Dog: A sailor stationed in San Diego, or the base itself. 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. Trips to the beach are generally low key. Can refer to malicious "scuttlebutt," exaggerated "no-shitters," or blatently phony sea stories. ", Piece: Rifle, as used in manual-of-arms (rifle drill). Generally X(X-ray): always closed, Y(Yoke): closed while underway, Z(Zebra): closed while at GQ. (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). Scrambled Eggs: Gold embroidered decoration on a Commander's/Captain's cover. Scuttlebutt: (1) A drinking fountain. Also called the Possibilities of the Day or Plan of Deception because the plan can change without notice. The near universal habit of repeating the last word in an acronym, e.g. Chub Club: The mandatory physical training to which sailors are assigned if they are overweight. VERTREP: Vertical Replenishment: The taking of supplies (resupply) from a supply ship via helo pick-up and drop-off. Spudlocker: Area below the ramp of an aircraft carrier. Tits Machine: Old-school term for a kick-ass aircraft, usually a fighter, that consisted of little more than an airframe, minimal avionics, and a huge engine or two. Chem Wipe: Also known as Kim-Wipes, though they bare no resemblance to the far more delicate Kimberly-Clark product. The Chief is going to his rack for an hour or so after chow, sometimes includes a "drink.". 28 April 2022. Maverick Can: The perfect place to sleep in a weapons magazine. The fake watch is intended for the amusement of the crew. 4 acres of sovereign U.S. soil: An aircraft carrier. Brown bagger: Married sailor who brings his lunch from home in a paper bag. 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. Term used mostly by disgruntled personnel to refer to an "A.J. A dangerous thing for a sailor to be around Pearl Harbor, as some of the natives see them as easy targets for crime, especially when local law-enforcement doesn't seem to care. Cruise: A ship deployment from her home port, usually lasting between 5 and 8 months. ZUG: Negative. The subs and the sailors are on eternal patrol. ", Great Mistakes: Common epithet used when complaining about. Also called No F'n Good. VC: Fixed Wing Composite aircraft squadrons. Field Survey: The nominal survey taken before discarding a worn-out item "in the field" (often off the end of the pier) instead of submitting it for a proper, formal "survey" to determine if it should be redistributed or disposed of. Motrin: A magical pill dispensed by hospital corpsmen capable for minor owies or to hypochondriacs; "take two aspirin and call me in the morning." Hollywood Shower: To take a long shower that wastes water (See Navy Shower). The closest civilian equivalent is BMOC (Big Man On Campus). 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 played at a level that would normally get you a ticket in town and is so distorted as to make it impossible to identify the song. It's like the 1MC but restricted to Engineering Spaces. Also known as a "Splash guard.". Sierra Hotel: Phonetic letters for SH, which stands for "Shit Hot." A pivoting latch, usually one of several, for locking down a water-tight hatch. Supposedly from the first letters of the words "Oh Shit. Based on these trade data, we have aggregated the data in terms of trading partners, import and export ports, countries of supply, HS codes, contact details and other dimensions . Ahead Flank Liberty: The fictitious speed at which a ship travels after a mission or patrol is completed with high marks and the ship is headed into very nice foreign ports that cater to visiting US Forces. (3) ("Submarine Service") Forward Area Gentleman: A crewman serving in the forward part of the submarine, a non-Nuke. Used to motivate someone who is not pulling their weight. So called because in the old days of sailing, this list was posted on the binnacle, the casing that housed the ship's compass. 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. Reveille: An announcement over the 1MC at 0600 local time, bugle call, trumpet call or pipes call, most often associated with the military; it is chiefly used to wake military personnel at sunrise. Liberty Risk: A sailor who loves liberty a little too much, so much so that he puts himself in danger by drinking too much, getting into fights, or pissing off the locals. Hot Wash - An immediate after-action or exercise critique. Miss Shit Can: The USS Michigan (SSGN-727). Mobile Hospital #4 of September 1942 Fried Calamari: A sailor who has been electrocuted. Comes from the Powertrol valve used in AFFF firefighting systems. Can also refer to the traditionally profanity-laced language patterns of sailors. The EpiData Center Department (EDC) Application. See also Monkey Butt. Alternatively, "stop your grinnin' and grab your linen. For example 2 sets of 2 bells, followed by a single bell (5 total) could be 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, or 2230. 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