Sailor 2: "Fuhgowee burger sandwiches.". Its old as the hills, and to my knowledge, no one ever got diagnosed with PTSD from being called a grunt throughout their time in the military. Zero: Officer. Bandit: An aircraft which has been positively identified as hostile. Generally presided over by the Executive Officer (XO) and run by a Chief or Junior Officer (JO) called "Mr. Vice," these events can become quite rowdy and raucous. Note, an amphibious command ship may also coordinate supporting arms from non-gators, such as destroyers or aircraft. IYARYAS: Unofficial acronym used by Reactor Department to make fun of the similar phrase, IYAOYAS, used by ordinance. Prefaced by the type or theater of service the deployed spouse is in, e.g. Most engineering daily chores are performed on the 0000 watch, after which one is relieved at 0530 for chow, followed by drills at 0700, chow at 1200, followed by drill review at 1300, collateral duties at 1500, chow at 1700, followed by the 1800 watch; a very long "day" underwater 24+ hours. Generally only applied to someone who has earned the speaker's respect. On small boats, the "First" is in charge of boatswain mates and deck seaman. Used when a sailors try to tell stories about their previous ships, or how things were handled on their previous ships. See also "SOS," "Shit on a Shingle.". Blue Shirt: Aviation Boatswain's mate, usually seen chocking and chaining birds to the deck. Manatee: A dependent wife, usually in Pensacola or Jacksonville that is Manatee fat even though her husband has maintained the same basic size during their marriage. HAC: (pronounced "hack") Helicopter Aircraft Commander: the pilot in command of a helo. "The MPA signed his chit for an extra three days of leave in San Dog, but the Cheng wouldn't let him go, so now he's DIW.". USS Oriskany CVA34, Carriers today are designated as CV, During the VietNam error the A added to CV stood for attack carrier. It is expected that the sailor will not have another girlfriend that same evening and not get caught with another on a subsequent evening. Flag, Flag Officer: Rear Admiral (Lower half) and higher ("flag" rank, because they are entitled to show a flag with an appropriate number of stars on their car, ship, building, etc.) The chain may also be taken from the small brass chain keeping a sound power phone jack cover attached to the jack housing. I know a few, but not enough to really grasp how soldiers feel about this one. Retired RMs may have a ZUT certificate or even a ZUT tattoo. Sometimes referred to by specific ingredients, e.g. Marines - Leathernecks or Jar Heads. : "Pussy Cut Off Day": The last day of a long deployment on which male sailors can get laid and still obtain Venereal Disease cures from the Hospital Corpsman, and have those cures be effective, before returning to their partners at home. Quarters can be for the entire command, or just the department, division, or branch. MRC Card: literally Maintenance Requirement Card Card, LEO Ops: Law Enforcment Operations Ops; etc. Turn 'n' Burn: "Hurry up! LSO: Landing Safety Officer or Landing Signals Officer. Brain Fart: A condition when, under stress, one cannot recall or perform something that would normally be easy or second nature. Also termed as Smokin' and Jokin'. Saltpeter: Chemical supposedly added to "bug juice" aboard ship to stifle libido. "Turn to Port, heel to Starboard" Word passed from the bridge to PriFly indicating a turn and to warn the flight deck crew of deck angle changes. Also the name of the current submarine-launched nuclear missile and its systems. Glow worm: A surface fleet name for nuclear machinist's mates. Punching Holes: When a submarine is underway submerged, as in "Punching Holes in the Ocean". It is sometimes cured by a "Channel Fever Shot," a slap or kick to the backside. 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. L.T.D.B: "Living the Dream, Baby." Pollywog: An individual who has not crossed the, Poopsick: Anything undesirable, specifically feeling seasick. 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. Hummer: Slang for the E-2C Hawkeye, mostly for the sound of its props. The washer or nut spins wildly due to the high pressure of the steam. JO-JO: Pronounced "joe-joe." River Rat: Crew member of a brown water boat or patrol craft. Example: 100007 would be read aloud as "one quadzip seven." PPC: Patrol Plane Commander. So the shark says: "fine, I won't eat you. As a Sailor, I called the Marines Jarheads and they called us Squids. If you want to pi$$ off a Marine just tell him to turn over his Miltary I Night-Ops: The throwing of trash or other unneeded items overboard at night to avoid the longer process of properly getting rid of it. 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.". VAW: Fixed Wing Carrier Airborne Early Warning aircraft Squadrons. Ricky Iron: Using one's right hand to press one's uniform flat. Charlies are electrical fires, and Deltas burn exotic materials, often metals like magnesium. WebThe squid says: "don't eat me, I'm really sick!" Crowd Killer: An aircraft which holds 14+ crew (typicaly no passengers). Mt. Only larger, self-sufficient ships can operate on these waters. Humped the bunk: Screwed up. Sometimes used to call for pumping bilges and waste tanks overboard outside coastal limits. The name comes from "rveill" (or "rveil"), the French word for "wake up.". AO: Aviation Ordnanceman, personnel assigned to Aircraft Carriers, Helicopter Carriers and Aviation Squadrons that store, handle, assemble, transport and load all weapons and drop tanks along with electronic counter measure pods, dispensers and sono-bouys on Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. Mid: Midshipman at the US Naval Academy or Naval ROTC; "Middie" is considered derogatory. Also called No F'n Good. Also known as a "shit bag.". Ill think of as many as I can, elaborate on their origins and causes as well as I can, and you guys can feel free to add to it in the comments below. 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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.". 43P-1: Work center Maintenance manual; prior to OPNAV numbering the current guidance 4790/4(series) it was 43P. Building 36: The USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36). Ladderwell: Stairs. 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. Masagi Girl: A prostitute (typically Chinese) found in the Honch. 3Ps are relatively new pilots in a patrol aircraft. (example: 1/3, 2/3, Full, Standard, Flank, B1/3, B2/3, BI, BEM), Benny: A treat or reward, derived from "Benefit.". A Golden Screwjob is never spoken of when the sailor in question is within hearing range. Bully Big Dick: The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). ", TAD or TDY: Temporary Additional Duty or Temporary Duty, "Take suction on a seat cushion:" alternative form of "pucker factor. Swabbie #2: "I know. 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. VX: Fixed Wing Experimental Aircraft Squadrons. Often still used by a "dirt sailor." Joe (Cup of Joe): (A cup of) coffee. (. Phantom Shitter: A freaking weirdo that thinks it's funny to shit in the shower, or to take a shit in the shitter and not flush. Peanut Butter Shot: A painful shot normally given in the back of the hip or gluteus maximus. Schmuckatelli is a Good Man. Battle Stations: A manning condition involving (usually) all hands. Knee-knockers: A passageway opening through a bulkhead. Pussy patch: Transdermal scopolamine patch for seasickness. VA: Fixed wing attack Aircraft Squadrons. Blue Falcon: (Also known as a "Bravo Foxtrot") Slang term for "Buddy Fucker", also, "Noble Order of the Blue Falcon" for those who are true masters of Blue Falconry. Hot Footed: Carefully placing matches under the toenails of a sleeping shipmate and then lighting them all at the same time, after which the perpetrator(s) immediately hide or attempt to look innocent, leaving the victim to wonder what asshole did this to him. Deduction is usually one to five points per infraction, depending on the severity. Term used to describe a sailor who has just failed out of a rather difficult A-School (Nuc, ET, AT) and will now head to the fleet (and obvious deployment) undesignated. CO: Commanding Officer. Also used to indicate one who is in a bad mood "What's wrong with him?" This put the once-proud frigate into a permanent state of defense to be used as little more than a hedge for higher priority CGs, DDGs, LHAs, etc. Drifty: Lacking the ability to stay focused while attempting to perform a given task. Short Timer's Chain: A chain that hangs from the belt of a "short timer" for all to see, with one link representing a day, signifying too short to care, and usually starting with 30 links. Pineapple Fleet: The Pacific Fleet, usually refers to the Seventh Fleet (in the western Pacific) and specifically to ships stationed in. From the rating badge which has 4 lightning bolts. 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. Leading Airman/Seaman/Fireman: "Honorary" title for an individual who cannot seem to make PO3 within the first six years of his enlistment. Refers to nucs' insistance to dress like Morpheus from the Matrix and propensity for playing Magic (The Gathering) and World of Warcraft endlessly. B.O.H.I.C.A Key Naval Air Station Key West was located on Boca Chica Key, Florida. ), but does not have the skills to compete successfully. Compare "Ricky Fishing. 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. Refers to the locals in and around Naval Air Station Patuxent River. As a noun the said card. See Broke Dick. VF: Fixed Wing Fighter Aircraft Squadrons. USS Lastship: The ship a sailor was on previously. 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. 8 Day Skate: On a four section duty roster there is time where each section finishes duty in the morning and is not on duty again for seven more days. Wet Willie: Joke played on a sleeping sailor by licking a finger, and sticking it into the unsuspecting sleeping sailor's ear to mimic the feel of a penis being inserted into the ear, usually met with several groans by onlookers. Split-pea on Rye. John Wayne toilet paper: Toilet paper that is rough, tough, and takes shit from no one. Phrog: CH-46 Sea Knight helo. One-eyed Jack: See "Barney Clark" A. tasty treat served at midrats consisting of a slider topped with a fried egg. A cheeseburger is sometimes called a "slider with slabs.". May also be burned into the skin. Also a man who stares at or is perceived to stare at another man's genitals in a communal shower. 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. ", FOD Walk Down: A periodic, organized search on an aircraft carrier flight deck or hangar deck looking for debris that a jet engine might ingest. Retired RMs may often use ZUG in place of "no" or "negative.". Roll-em's: Movie night, usually shown in the ready room or the wardroom. JARTGO: Just Another Reason To Get Out. Fruit Salad: Numerous ribbons on a dress uniform. (2) Main engineering space aboard ship to include the Fire Room (boiler room), Machinery Room (Engine Room) or a combined room (Main Machinery Room) containing both boilers and main engines. A-Farts is received via satellite all over the world and offers a variety of shows. It consists of a noise-generating body ("fish") towed behind the ship on a long cable. Kiddy cruise: officially a 'minority enlistment'. Mid-Rats: Short for midnight rations. Issued in boot camp, used to store loose items, shoe polish stuff, etc. 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. Bubba: Any shipyard worker. Back Alley: Card game of trump played by 2 to 4 players (mostly "snipes"). Flux capacitor: New members of a CVN's MMR will be sent to retrieve the "flux capacitor" from the OOW in the reactor control room. Light off: To literally light the fire in a boiler. Specialized training for Avaition maintainers. Usually headed by a junior officer (JO). 7MC: On submarines this is generally the Ship's Control Comms Circuit (between the OOD on the bridge and Helmsman below in Control. The Sub equivalent to the Four by Eight watch mentioned above. Phraseology: Instant Boatswain's Mate, just add water. Adapted from the excessive amount of cleaning sailor do; swabbing the deck etc, Puddle Pirate a *slightly derogatory term for a Coast Guard member, Ground Pounder usually used to refer to a member of the Army, but could refer to any ground troops. "Taps" is a musical piece sounded at dusk, and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military. Other duties include storing and maintaining unit small arms as well as training and qualifying squadron member in their use and the use of deadly force. So called in reference to her collision with the USS Kennedy in 1975. Derived from "sukoshi," the Japanese word for "a little.". D.B.F. Spook: Usually a IS, CT, or some other kind of intelligence type. King Neptune: Neptunus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main, Ancient Order of the Deep. Knuckle Dragger: A member of the engineering department or a mechanic on a nuclear powered vessel. Secure: To turn off, end, or make tighter, e.g. "That donkey dick is about as useful as tits on a boar hog.". Usually the senior pilot on a patrol aircraft, having been previously designated a 2P (second pilot). Seaman gang, the 1st Lt's folks, are often non-quals who are E-4 and below with a first class or senior second class petty officer as leading petty officer. Vulcan Death Watch: 12 hours of drills separated by 3 rotations of watches. Quadzip: Four numeral zero's in a row. A common-sense way of saving it is to wet down while taking a shower and then TURN OFF THE WATER. Trident: Special Warfare Insignia earned by Navy SEALS. Often used when situations, as can be normal, repeat themselves but more often when you just know you are about to get it again from the Command. USS In-Port Royal: The USS Port Royal (CG-73). Mags: Place to store ammunition and weapons in warships and fortifications. As in: BM2 keeps parting lines on the capstan. 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. "John and I were buds on the
but then he went sinker and I never heard from him again.". Two-Digit Midget: Sailor with 99 or less days until his/her "End of Active Obligated Service", or EAOS. The edge of passing or failing at something, or ". Sparks: Radioman. Today's modern electronic video game fighters like the F/A-18 will never be in the same ballpark. Breakaway Music: Music played over the 1MC after "breaking" away from an oiler following UNREP. Boot Chief: Nickname given to a Chief during their first year as a Chief. Incorrectly, but nearly universally, applied to turning anything on. "How are you doing today PO Jones" "Living the dream Captain". Even so, some distinctively Australian Navy terms have been produced. Example: if told to "Deep Six" a piece of paper you would burn or shred it instead of just throwing it away (round filing or file thirteen). Shit Can Liner: Plastic bag to put in a shitcan. Stain Us: Derogatory name for USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74). ", Di-LDO: (Direct input Limited Duty Officer) Term students use for a loathed LDO instructor. Zoomie: (1) An aviator; generally refers to a USAF pilot or navigator/combat systems officer. Hall of Fame Company: A recruit company during boot camp that maintains perfect marks through the entire eight-week evolution; harder to get than Color Company, the company that rates Hall of Fame Status is given three days special liberty, as well as the week prior to shipping out to the fleet as downtime. Nixie A countermeasure against acoustic homing torpedoes. Compare "Ricky Boxing.". Frog Hog: A female who hangs around Navy SEALs. ", Grab-ass: Any kind of unstructured group socialization or horse-play, usually during working hours. Miss Shit Can: The USS Michigan (SSGN-727). Also applies in the Submarine Service to a crewman who is not yet qualified in submarines. CSO: Combat Systems Officer: Officer responsible for maintenance of a ship's combat system (gun, missile, radar, command control and communications systems). "Let's bag it.". AOL: Absent Over Leave; Navyspeak for AWOL. Can also refer to those who wear khakis (Chiefs, Officers) since it is assumed that most have "brown-nosed" to obtain their present position. Place of arrival for ships. also used as Civilian Life Incentive Program. Bag Nasty: A pre-packaged bag lunch usually consisting of a cold cut sandwich, piece of fruit, and juice box or can of soda. Below department and division. While underway, fresh water must be manufactured. "What do you do onboard?" Navy Personnel: Shipmate Vs. Squid. A.K.A. VC: Viet Cong: Guerilla forces in South Vietnam allied with the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) during the Vietnam War. (Refers to improperly securing the "dogs" on a watertight hatch when passing through. 96er: A period of five nights and four days off of work due to special liberty or holiday. Bogey: An unknown aircraft which could be friendly, hostile, or neutral. "We got a new XO and he had an attitude like a Bent Shitcan.". Ricky Rocket: A boot camp "energy drink" made from an assorted mix of sodas, sports drinks, coffee, sugar and artificial sweetners used to help keep the recruit awake. IE or Modified GQ, relaxed GQ condition during extended GQ period, primarily to allow chow; II: Similar to IA, for extended Naval Gunfire Support; III: Wartime cruising, higher state of readiness with some battle stations manned; IV: normal (peacetime) underway watch. Also referred to "Monkey Rapers". This is clearly demonstrated as the O-4 is constantly nodding in the affirmative and saying, Yessir, yessir when in the presence of the CO. H.M.F.I.C. SWCCs are more commonly referred to as Special Boat Teams or Boat Guys., Dirty-dick: To rub genitalia on someones cup or soda can as an act of retribution or to be funny; see also "cock swab.". Geedunk: (1) Candy, or a place that sells candy (namely. To throw someone 'under the bus', or to out someone as being the one who did something wrong or made a bad call. (hence nickname). ", EAWS: Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist. ".then you smash his fucking grape! Your abbreviation search returned 10 meanings showing only Military and Government definitions ( Show all) Link/Page Citation All definitions (10) Information Technology (1) Military & Government (1) Organizations, Schools, etc. Fleet equivalent is "Nub," "Newbie," or "Hey Shitbird.". Common departments are combat systems (combination of some operations/weapons department divisions) supply, admin, deck, engineering, operations, and maintenance. Last edited on Mar 16 2018. The first Sailor to smile loses and is required to buy a round. It is sometimes used by seniors praising subordinates in one form or another. "We're going to The Boat for a few weeks.". Balls O'Clock: Any unspecified time late at night when it is absurd to be awake and having to do things, be on watch, etc. Bag it: Hit the bricks, take off. (3) Control Unit No-go Test. Chit: The document a sailor fills out to make various types of special request (i.e. On larger ships, the "First" may be in charge of air crew. Lifer cup: A coffee cup stained brown by repeated use. (The Navy term for Air Force personnel is simply "Queer. More Affectionately "Tiny Little Dick." See also "Swab. 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. "I thought you wanted us back early for the inspection, Sir!" 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. Can be bought in most Japanese convenience stores or at a ChuHai stand in the Honch. 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. Uncle Sam's Confused Group (USCG): The US Coast Guard. Stand by to stand by: Waiting to find out why everyone is waiting for something to maybe happen. Once it reaches a high enough speed, the rod is turned so that the steam blows the object completely off the rod and likely at another sailor, who then has to dodge the "danger nut.". VP: Fixed Wing Patrol Aircraft Squadrons. Bounce Pattern: When several aircraft are practicing touch and go landings at the same airfield. Bravo fires burn flammable liquids. Ikeatraz: Derogatory term used to describe the U.S.S. Cinderella Liberty: Liberty that expires at midnight. Radio girls: Derogatory term for Radiomen used by personnel in engineering ratings who do not believe they do any "real work." Officers are O-Gangers. Bitchbox: Intercom or amplified circuit used to communicate between spaces of a ship. Must be signed off by a superior or expert. Ricky Forklift: A boot camp term for a dust pan. 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. Twig: Medical Service Corps officer. "If Airman Smith isn't in this shop in 5 minutes, write that piece of FOD up. (Sometimes, a field survey results in an item being handed down to a needier local unit, thrown off the fantail at sea, or sold ashore for booze money.). "You are a shitbag!" Verbal equivalent is "__ days and a wake-up." Often called 'Doc', ID10T: Idiot, pronounced "Eye-Dee-Ten-Tango." See, I Want One Jammed In My Ass, Little Pricks Hurt 2. Also called an Ensign Salute. Example: "WHY THE FUCK DID YOU LET THEM MARCH BACK FROM CHOW?!?" VD: Venereal Disease, also know as the clap, Gonnorea or syphillis. None of the goodies get past that person. WebIn 1978, U.S. Navy ship (USS Stein) was apparently attacked by an unknown species of giant squid. Bubblegummer: A newbie or young sailor just out of boot camp or school. Also Modifications and Additions to Reactor Facility, an unusual and impractical research reactor in NY, later turned into a training platform (also phrased as My Ass is Royally Fucked.) Its Army and Air Force equivalent is warrant officer (WO).. Named for the affordable alcoholic beverage it sells to junior sailors and contractors, ChuHai. See "Raisin. Sometimes used to connect CIC to Engineering. Similar to the code for "bulkhead remover." Originated during World War II when Admiral "Bull" Halsey designated one officer to oversee wardroom functions. See "Rumor Control" or "Scuttlebutt.". Now, to answer your question. Assholes and elbows: The only things which should be seen by a boatswains mate when deck hands are on their hands and knees holystoning a wooden deck. : Broke Dick No Worky-worky. "She was a 2 before going to sea, a 10 out at sea, and back to a 2 when she returned.". It is played to "motivate" the crew after an UNREP, VERTREP, etc. They usually return with a sore arm, courtesy of a Hull Technician who is in on the joke. Veal Wheels. ;dop kit; douche kit. An important component of the war on boredom. 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. Sea Daddy: Senior, more experienced sailor who unofficially takes a new member of the crew under his wing and mentors him. Steel Beach Picnic: Celebration on the weather decks of a ship. War Chicken: A derogatory term for the Special Warfare Insignia earned by Navy SEALS. Sand Crab: Civil servant working for the Navy. ASMO: Assignment Memorandum Orders. Also refers to a mythical rate or ship type an "FTN Striker" says he/she is trying to get in (i.e. Also known as a "Splash guard.". Happy Hour: The hour during which the ship is cleaned every day. See "Quadzip" below. Also said as "poking the poodle" or "screwin' the pooch." In rare cases, the S.N.O.B. Both beers are opened when they are given to the crewmember to prevent them from being hoarded. Flying the Bravo: Menstruating; from the signal flag, which is all-red, one meaning of which is "I am discharging dangerous goods." By definition a technical manager. B.B. 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). ", 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. Warrant: A warrant officer. Originally used in reference to the daily order for a ship underway to go out past the 50-mile-from-shore line in order to legally pump oily water from bilges and dump trash, this can no longer be done. An expression used in the face of adversity, meaning that regardless of the setback you are going to continue anyway! (Pronounced much like Chang and used as the officer's name.). Snivel: To request time off or to not be scheduled, usually for personal reasons. A pad eye is a recessed anchor point found in the decks of U.S. Navy Ships. This follows from a three-section watch rotation, and results in the sailor standing watch at a different time every day and night, repeating every three days. Jarhead (Applies exclusively to Marines) Ive heard a couple of explanations for this. The first is the high and tight buzzed haircut that has lo Equipment failure is usually caused by letting the smoke out. Asshole of the Navy: Norfolk, Virginia, home of the fabled "DOGS AND SAILORS KEEP OFF THE GRASS!" Buffer Tech: A junior enlisted who polishes the deck with a buffer, a duty normally assigned to shore duty personnel or those attending "A" School. Atlantic Fleet equivalent to a Pacific Fleet WESTPAC. Very rarely occurs due to duty. Three Frame Rule: Refers to a sailor or situation that is inherently dangerous. Mt. Family Gram: A 40-word personal communication from the family members of an Officer or Sailor on a Strategic Deterrent Patrol assigned to a Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarine. "Boot ensign.". The French form of the rank is matre de 1re classe.. Dining-in/Dining-out: Social functions, usually for officers and chiefs, where dinner dress is worn and certain "rules of the mess" are followed. (2) Nickname for the CVN-69. "first-termers"). : Make A Sailor Hurt: (used in boot camp to describe) any physical training on the time of the Company Commander. Check Valve: A person who "does for himself or herself, but not others." Ice Cream Social: Ice cream that is typically served at 2100 on the mess decks on Sundays when underway. "cunt ring". It is a holdover from the days when air wings were called air groups and stood for Commander Air Group. Usually used by sailors. Flight Line: The area on a ship or station where aircraft are made ready for flight. Usually the most junior officer aboard ship. Anal Palace: The fast attack submarine USS Annapolis. "There are two kinds of people on a ship: Engineers and Riders. On submarines, there are also Sonar Training Aids which are any meaty foods with a phallic shape. 4MC: Emergency communications circuit that overrides sound powered phone communications to alert controlling stations to a casualty. COD: Carrier Onboard Delivery: The C-2 Greyhound, which ferries people and supplies to and from a carrier on a regular basis. 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