Used to describe a piece of equipment that no longer functions and is "out of commission.". (2) The constant cold that sailors suffer from in bootcamp because they spend 8 weeks confined with 80 people from all walks of life. Trips back to the ship in the wee hours of the night are usually very entertaining. VC: Viet Cong: Guerilla forces in South Vietnam allied with the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) during the Vietnam War. Hinge: Slang for an O-4, or lieutenant commander (LCDR). ChuHai Stand: One of two standing-room only drinking establishments in the Honch. ally, allie, ali, alle. Can also refer to a green or inexperienced sailor, officer or enlisted person, e.g. Also used to collectively refer to all the officers at a command. Channel Fever: Anxiousness, felt when approaching port, to get leave. By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:58 PM CDT Monday, Apr. Similar to the code for "bulkhead remover." See crossing the line, shellback, and pollywog. 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.. TWT: Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier: A component used in DECM/ECM equipment. U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Navy Sailors stand in formation during a memorial ceremony at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 3, 2019. IA: ("One Alpha") Modified GQ to conduct amphibious operations. Fourballs: Midnight, entered as 0000 when writing logs; The "Fourballs watch" is midnight to 0600 when underway on a submarine, using a 3 person x 6 hour shift, 18 hour rotation "day" for each watchstation. Screwing the Pooch: Making a huge mistake. Other usage: "PFM circuit" for electronics in depot level repair only equipment whose inner workings are not required to be known. Barney Clark: A slider topped with a fried egg. Members are known as "A-Gangers." Numb Nuts (Derogatory) Nick Name for the USS Nimitz (CVN68), Nut to butt: Standing in line, close quarters, body to body, each man's chest pressed to the back of the man ahead, or "nut to butt.". 11 insider insults sailors say to each other - We Are The In modern times it is an aluminum rubbish bowl. Daddy Rickover: A nuke referring to the late Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy. For those who experience it for the first time, there is an onboard, light hearted initiation ceremony that takes place to record and remember the experience by. : People Against People Ever Reenlisting Civilian Life Is Preferable. Freeboard: On a ship or boat, this is the vertical distance between the waterline and the "gunwale" (see below). In this article, we will share with you some cool and funny Funny Nicknames For Marines. Double Nuts: Aircraft flown by the squadron or air wing commander, typically has "00" (zero zero) painted on the nose and also printed on routing slips for correspondence. Historically, the CH-46 Sea Knight (see "Phrog") was used for such resupply, although any aircraft with a cargo hook installed can do. Shit-on-a-shingle: Creamed chipped beef on toast. As in "side walking, bug-eyed beach creature". "All hands heave out and trice up." Currently, he is helping the NamesFrog team in producing good content for their audience. Worn by nukes and submarine crewmembers to measure radiation received over time. The most common nickname for a submarine is boat, but there are many other options. River Rat: Crew member of a brown water boat or patrol craft. Skittles: Sailors who work on the flight deck of a carrier. 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." Shitter: (1) A toilet (not a urinal); also known as a crapper. Heads and Beds: An inspection performed daily at sea by the XO or a designated replacement, usually the MAA. Officially referred to as "Intensive Training" or "Advanced Intensive Training. Shit Can, Shitcan: Either the name for a trash can, or the act of throwing something into the trash. Hot Wash - An immediate after-action or exercise critique. Same as Bluejacket, referring to the blue utility shirt worn by those personnel. (U.S. Army All-16ths: an adjustable wrench. In an alternative version one will be pregnant. During WW2 the name referred to an animated cartoon character in a number of situations which showed servicemen how NOT to perform. Pillows of Death: Canned ravioli, usually burned, served for midrats. In reality, consists of an E-5 signing a piece of paper and giving the warning, "if you go up for mast, I will testify under oath that I inspected and saw every item.". See "titless wave." Dilbert often paid dearly for his ignorance, lack of attention to detail, or carelessness. Goat locker: A lounge or galley for the exclusive use of "Chiefs.". Shellback. Crow's Foot: A device placed on a valve wheel to aid in opening or closing the valve due to it being extremely hot or hard to turn. Good Humor Man: Reference to the Summer White uniform. ".then you smash his fucking grape! Radioactive Rudolph: Reindeer meat brought onboard in Scandinavian Ports, especially soon after the Chernobyl meltdown. JAM-Dive buddy: (Submarine Service) A submariner whom you have your way with in the event of a jam-dive casualty. Boat School: Nickname for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, MD. Replaced with the PFA. Marine Dinner Tray: Derogatory description (to the "eldest service branch") of an enlisted sailor's 13 button flap on the front of his dress blue uniform trousers. BINGO: Minimum fuel needed to return to base (RTB). Radioman, Electronic's Technician, etc., usually denoted as part of the rank insignia, found in the center of the rank device on the summer, and winter uniforms only. So called due to the time spent pierside during work ups for deployment after Mobile Bay failed INSURV inspection in 2011. Boxing your coffee: Using two paper cups and pouring back and forth to mix creamer and/or sugar. Monkey and a football: Short for "A monkey trying to fuck a football, and the football is winning." Usually used by seasoned boots to refer to sailors with one or more weeks less time in service. O-Gang: The wardroom. Mess Deck Intelligence: Rumors (mostly false) that spread throughout the ship like wildfire. V2 Division: Maintenance of Catapults and Arresting Gear. Ping Jockey: Term used to describe Sonar Techs. When the Aircraft carrier goes through the canal, the crew member's job is to look for monkeys trying to jump on the ship. Specifically anyone in an Admin Field. Sliders: Mess deck/chow hall hamburgers/cheeseburgers, so named for their high grease content and purported ability to 'slide' through the alimentary canal. No longer moving through the water, which means rudder control is lost as well. Sailor 2: "Fuhgowee burger sandwiches.". Titless Wave: Male clerical personnel such as yeomen, storekeepers, personnelmen, and other desk jockeys, pencil pushers, etc. Usually lasts on a good day about 3-4 hours. Often still used by a "dirt sailor." Bag Nasty: A pre-packaged bag lunch usually consisting of a cold cut sandwich, piece of fruit, and juice box or can of soda. (The list of reasons is very extensive and can be found in BUPERSINST 1900.8C, Enclosure (2).). ", Carry on: An officer's reply to a junior person's call to "attention on deck", meaning all present rise and come to attention as a sign of respect. Given for something done poorly. ", ESWS: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. Khakis: Term used to describe senior enlisted members (E-7 and above) or officers, due to the khaki-colored working uniform typically worn by them. USS In-Port Royal: The USS Port Royal (CG-73). "How are you doing today PO Jones" "Living the dream Captain". Roast Beast: Roast Beef, or any meat served aboard the ship that even the cooks who prepared it don't know what it is. From your Navy superiors. This is the expected norm in the United States Navy. These films may be found on YouTube. Civie cut: A civilian haircut worn by males who live around military towns to distinguish themselves from military personnel. Ropeyarn: Original-Taking an afternoon off, usually a Wednesday, to take care of personal matters, such as repairing one's uniforms. Blue Roper (also: Blue Rope): A sailor that is in training to be a Recruit Division Commander, so called because of the blue rope they wear on the right sleeve. Also called drift-pack, or in the very extreme case "COMNAVDRIFTLANT/PAC", a parody of COMNAVSURFLANT/PAC. Smoke Test: Turn on recently repaired electronic gear; worst case scenario it smokes, indicating a catastrophic failure. Smokin' and Coke'in': Derogatory nickname used to describe an unauthorized break, where a sailor takes a smoke break, and grabs a soda out of a vending machine. Whistling Shit Can of Death: CH-46 Seaknight Helicopter, described as such because of the whistling sound the engines make, and because the CH-46 has been prone to failures, and has killed its share of air crews. 20002023 The Veterans Site and GreaterGood. Dynamited Chicken: Chicken a la king or chicken cacciatore. Building 38: The USS Puget Sound (AD-38). Right side of an aircraft when facing the nose. : Fuck It, I Got My Orders: A refusal of a long or tough assignment near the end of a duty rotation. Single up: To remove one 'loop' line of a doubled-up line, so that only a single line remains. Swims: Aviation water survival training. (Also known as CGL's Can't Get Laids.). IFNAG: (Derogatory) Ignorant Fucking Naval Academy Graduate. (Pronounced much like Chang and used as the officer's name.). "Whatever happens on WESTPAC stays on WESTPAC.". PRT: Physical Readiness Test. An obsolete / unofficial procedure signal. Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, etc. Balls Thirty: (1) The time 00:30, when there is a security sweep on some bases. Three steel balls: Meant to be humorous but oddly accurate reference to a sailor or situation acting like a sailor: "Put a sailor in a room with three steel balls. Smoking Sponson: Designated smoking area aboard aircraft carriers, usually right below the flight deck on the exterior of the ship's hull. "Here comes the khaki brigade.". Black Hole, The Black Hole: The Navy's main base at Norfolk, Virginia, so called because "it's where sailors' careers go to die. SSGN: Submarine, Guided Missile, Nuclear, class of ship. Surge: A ship deployment from its home port usually lasting 3 to 6 months, as can occur outside of the normal cruise cycle due to operational commitments. Broke-lahoma Shitty: Nickname for USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) for the amount of equipment she has broken at any given time. Admin: Aviation,Pre-arranged meeting point, or shared hotel in-port. A prankster who defecates in public areas of a ship. 1. The F-8 Crusader was universally accepted as a tits machine. The usual cycle is: get up, eat, go on watch, get off watch, eat, go to bed. As in: BM2 keeps parting lines on the capstan. Note that in the Navy, many ships and units have nicknames; these are listed separately, in Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang/Unit nicknames. Cinderella Liberty: Liberty that expires at midnight. A helicopter and/or fixed-wing refueling nozzle. Fuck the mission, clean the position: Break out the, Fuck You, strong message follows: Seen on a numerical list of epithet substitutions (the unauthorized "Falcon Code," derived from the "Charlie Echo" code), especially transmitted over radio, which has to stay clean. Also lifers say things like "there is nothing a sailor needs that is not in his sea-bag"; this usually is a comment implying a sailor does not need to see his spouse or children, more rarely acronym associated with people coasting through their Navy career, stands for "Lazy Incompetent Fuck Expecting Retirement", or "Lowly Indignant Fuck Evading Reality" see also "The ROAD program.". Sailor 1: "What are you having for chow?" Warrants are competitively selected from the senior (E7E9) enlisted ranks. (USMC) A 50/50 solution of Skin-So-Soft & alcohol used during drill to repel sand fleas at Paris Island. Air Force Gloves: Pockets. May frequent enlisted/officers clubs upon her husband's deployment, assuming her husband is similarly engaging in infidelity during deployment. CO: Commanding Officer. All-in. 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. Mando Commando: Sailor assigned mandatory physical training (Mando PT or FEP) for being overweight or failing the Physical Readiness Test. Sometimes used especially of the sailors from the USS Mathers. METOC), UNREP: Underway Replenishment: The taking of supplies from a supply ship by maneuvering alongside it and passing lines between it and one's own vessel. Commodore: Historically, the designation given to a one-star admiral (presently called Rear Admiral Lower Half). Up the hawse hole/pipe: An enlisted man going officer. Sea Stories: Often exaggerated or embellished tales from previous deployments or commands told by seniors to juniors. "You just blew the 7th Fleet.". Used pejoratively if the officer in question is overly proud of this fact. Ground-Pounder: Navy term for Marines, specifically infantry. "I see you have summer creases in your shirt. As the term 3. Also refers to a friend who has become non-responsive. Mandatory Fun: Any command sponsored social event that everyone HAS to attend, or get into big trouble. Would you like a kick to help you get airborne? Note, on some ships, the 0400-0800 is the 0400-0700, see "Seven to forever" below. Back Alley: Card game of trump played by 2 to 4 players (mostly "snipes"). Used for a variety of reasons such as training, "AOM's," "Roll-ems," etc Rednose: An individual who has crossed the Antarctic Circle. 21MC: Ships command intercom circuit, mainly used between the bridge, combat, and flight decks. These personnel go on to become Plank Owners. One-eyed Jack: See "Barney Clark" A. tasty treat served at midrats consisting of a slider topped with a fried egg. Telling the LPO you're going up to the calibration shop for awhile but head up to the roach coach instead? (F)AWs enjoy it though. Term referred to newly reported sailors with no qualifications or experience. TACCO: Tactical Coordinator. Trips to the beach are generally low key. Or half a glass of coffee, half chocolate milk and a shit ton of sugar. Block-o-wood: Nickname for the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3). Buddy Fucker: Someone who fucks over their shipmates, and who is not to be trusted with any information or watch swap. PIERPAC: Pretending to be on deployment while moored to a pier. "Gadoozlefrank is an enlisted puke. On larger ships, the "First" may be in charge of air crew. On submarines it's called the Maneuvering Watch. OBA: Oxygen Breathing Apparatus. A great place to catch up on scuttlebutt and unwind after a long day. Drifter: Sailor who at all times lacks the ability to stay focused. These words create a new identity for someone and can be used as playful. Mess line: The straight line of the buttoned shirt over the fly of the trousers. Light off: To literally light the fire in a boiler. 1. Charlies are electrical fires, and Deltas burn exotic materials, often metals like magnesium. Often placed off limits by the captain. "It was a Butt Puckering experience.". Noted: Usually passed down from an officer to a blue shirt, when the blue shirt tells the officer of something that will have little or no positive effect on the officer, but may have a great effect on the blue shirt. Refering to the senior ranking person for an assigned duty or task. USS Forestfire: The USS Forrestal (CV-59). Chem Wipe: Also known as Kim-Wipes, though they bare no resemblance to the far more delicate Kimberly-Clark product. The Sub equivalent to the Four by Eight watch mentioned above. a Seaman/Airman/Fireman, getting out of line with a Chief Petty Officer. Sometimes used to call for pumping bilges and waste tanks overboard outside coastal limits. Jack-o'-the-Dust: A ship's cook in charge of keeping track of the ship's food stores. Jack Off Curtain: The small privacy curtain hanging on the outside of a rack. WebWhat was the name for the British practice of kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy? ", EAWS: Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. ASH Receiver: An "ash tray." May also be applied to civilians from three-letter agencies riding a naval vessel. Trident: Special Warfare Insignia earned by Navy SEALS. For example 2 sets of 2 bells, followed by a single bell (5 total) could be 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, or 2230. Called the Whammy b/c many aspiring naval flight careers are ended before they even begin due to some unknown ailment. Holy stone: The stone or the act of using one. SEAL: The United States Navy's Sea, Air, Land Teams, commonly known as the Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's principal special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command and United States Special Operations Command. (2) Civilian Under Naval Training. The day at sea has long been divided into watches, which are called: Midwatch or Balls to 4 (0000 to 0400); morning or rev (reveille) watch (0400 to 0800); forenoon watch (0800 to 1200); afternoon watch (1200 to 1600); dog watches (1600-1800 and 1800-2000); and the first watch (2000 to 2400). 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. An expression used in the face of adversity, meaning that regardless of the setback you are going to continue anyway! Also refers to a mythical rate or ship type an "FTN Striker" says he/she is trying to get in (i.e. 2MC: Engineering loudspeaker circuit. Or, the ship's navigator. (2) An underperforming Cryptologic Technician or "CT" Shitbag. According to the Navy history museum, the word chit was carried over from the days of Hindu traders when they used slips of paper called citthi for money. Pump and Dump: A term in Boot Camp, normally used by RDCs allowing Recruits time to use the Head. Joe Navy: Another term for a lifer with no life outside the Navy. During the act of getting underway, an order to ", Sinker: Loss of contact with a submarine being tracked by a surface ship when the submarine submerges. Webone who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mariner navigator seaman B.O.H.I.C.A Key Naval Air Station Key West was located on Boca Chica Key, Florida. ", Ouija Board/Wee-Gee Board: Flat board with small airplanes, bolts, etc. Wrinkle Bomb: A uniform worn by a sailor that is wrinkled so badly that it looks like the sailor slept in it. Flag Deck, Flag Bridge: Command level on large ships for Admirals if they are present, see Flag. Monkey Watch: A "fake" security watch created for new members when going through the Suez Canal on an Aircraft Carrier. 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. 2.) 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. 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.". Consists of an overweight fitness "guru" measuring one's waist and neck. CHENG: Chief Engineer. If it goes through a bulkhead, it's a door. 8 (or) 6 boat. Field expedient ___: Anything that is made or done ad hoc in the field. Also "Neurotic" for a midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). WebIn the eighteenth century and probably before, a list was given to the officer or mate of the watch, containing the names of men unable to report for duty. A "red cunt hair" is a slightly smaller unit of measurement. See also WESTPAC/LANTPAC widow. Boats list (lean to the inside of a turn), Ships heel (lean to the outside of a turn). Royal Baby: Originally the fattest man on the ship, chosen as part of Neptune's court during Shellback initiation, which includes kissing his belly. Two of these are blindfolded. Usually tasked with dirty and nasty jobs often referred to as "Shit Work.". Shaft Alley Sally: A loose and easy female shipmate that would be willing and ready to get it on down in machinery spaces and/or shaft alleys. Also called "Charlie" from phoenetic "Victor Charlie.". LSD: Dock landing ship, or Large Sitting Duck, so called due to their slow speed and absence of any significant offensive weaponry. Gut: The section of a port city or town where visiting sailors can find cheap booze, games of chance, ladies of the night, a bar brawl or two, and other entertainment. Ramp Strike: When an aircraft gets drastically low while attempting to land on a carrier and strikes the "round down," or stern of the ship, with devastating results. ", D.U.B. 180 Amnesia: Occurs when a sailor has been deployed and selective memory is desired to deal with questions asked by his or her significant other. Deck Ape: Non-designated enlisted person serving on the deck force. A similar system was used for surface ships. 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