Benny - A treat or reward, derived from 'benefit.'. Main Control - The engineering space from which the operations of the engineering spaces are controlled. Today, it simply means its time for a sailor to get out of his or her bunk, making sure it is shipshape. Iron Lung - (RN) Soda dispenser filled with beer. Aka 'pogey bait'. So called because they can wreak havoc on the shins of those new to shipboard life. Box the Compass (1) To name all the points of the compass. Get the details of the current Voyage of LIBERTY PASSION including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9777888, MMSI 369222000, Call Sign WLPI Also called 'The Aux'. The BENO Box was notorious for long on-station assignments, during which time there would "Be No Liberty, Be No Women, Be No Nothing! Romeo Corpen is the chosen course for underway replenishment. Modified conditions are used to minimize crew fatigue, which can be a significant factor over a prolonged period at battle stations. Light Off - Start. Control Surface In aircraft, aerodynamic parts moved to effect maneuvers, e.g. (2) (RN) Ordinary seaman. Dead Head The resistance of a magnetic compass to swinging back and forth excessively; a compass with insufficient deadhead will swing so much (due to normal movement of the ship or aircraft) that it is difficult to steer a course. Fightertown Miramar NAS, located near San Diego, California. The altitude that really matters for safety of flight. Jarhead GRUNT, or Marine. At this point it is literally sink or swim for the aircrew--if a successful trap cannot be made, the aircrew will have to eject or bail out. Knock It Off (Aviation) The radio call to stop an ACM engagement. Boondoggle - Travel which is more fun than functional. Float Test - Testing the buoyant qualities of unwanted material while at sea. (2) In radio parlance, cans are a set of headphones. Bells (1) A system of marking the time aboard ship. 'Dixie' was the southern station, tasked with troop support (CAS). Condition 1 - General Quarters (battle stations). REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Over the last year and a half while the world has been struggling to cope with COVID-19, the U.S. Navy has remained operational and at-sea, eschewing liberty port calls in order Autorotation (1) A method of making an emergency landing in a helicopter which has experienced engine failure. (2) In older usage, cheating, or, as a verb, to cheat. Typically consists of SIDE NUMBER, aircraft type (to ensure proper ARRESTING GEAR settings), and amount of fuel onboard in thousands of pounds, e.g. In its original form, toilet facilities were found right forward in the bows, so that the smell would be blown downwind and away from the ship (since sailing ships could not lie directly into the wind when underway). (2) Any propeller-driven aircraft. Dead Horse - An interest-free loan which is paid off via payroll deduction. Aka 'barrier'. Barricade (the) - (1) A device vaguely similar to (but much larger than) a tennis net which can be rigged and used to stop an aircraft which is unable to TRAP. Monkeys were typically made of brass (though monkeys made of rope were used as well). Generally the result of a stall, whether accelerated or unaccelerated. See WAFOO. Class Bravo Fire A fire involving flaming liquids. Expert solutions. Illuminate, illumination - (1) The targeting of an object with radar, especially for weapons guidance purposes. Demurrage A fine levied for not unloading a ship on time. The Attachment rails, officially known as the rail integration A few thousand years ago, our ancestors wore Sign up for our newsletter and receive the mighty updates! See "6 D's". See CONN. (2) (Aviation) Generating a contrail. Graduation is a tremendous milestone and every graduate deserves recognition for their achievement. Derives from the historical use of a leather collar or stock to protect the neck from saber cuts. Derisively, "Forever Fucking Gone.". Black-shoe - Member of the surface or submarine community. The rest of the pipe consists of a "keel", a flat piece of metal beneath the gun that holds the call together, and the "shackle", a keyring that connects a long silver or brass chain that sits around the collar, when in ceremonial uniform. Regular: $6499. The player opens and closes the hand over the hole to change the pitch. In A-6's, the Bombardier/ Navigator or BN, even though he sits beside the pilot rather than behind. Liberty Call The 1MC announcement at 1630 - only in port of course: Liberty call for the non-duty sections. All in the same day. "I think I'll have a gonk before we hit the beach.". Charlie Sierra Phonetic abbreviation for chickenshit. The unnecessarily thorough enforcement of an insignificant or unimportant regulation. Other transmitters may be installed at additional points. "The Chief was dripping about the state of the world.". DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY 121 BLAKE ROAD ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND 21402-1300 USNA INSTRUCTION 1050.lA USNAINST 1050.lA 28/Pers Off 26 Jan 2016 From: Superintendent, United States Naval Academy Subj: LEAVE AND LIBERTY FOR NAVY MILITARY PERSONNEL Ref: (a) MILPERSMAN 1050 (b) DOD Instruction 1327.06 (c) NAVADMIN 252/10 (d . Halfway Party A party celebrating the midpoint of a submarine cruise. Fairwater (1) Submarine) The more modern term for the conning tower of a submarine. All styles include allowing squared or rounded gradual tapers in the back of the head. Surface ships only. Birds - (1) Term for the rank markings of a USN/USCGS Captain or USMC/USAF/USA Colonel (silver eagle, O-6 paygrade). Air Wing The officers and men assigned to the aircraft aboard a ship, whether a carrier (usually referred to as a "carrier airwing") or a smaller vessel (generally referred to as an "air det" (detachment)); the airwing has a separate administrative and operational chain of command. $20.00 Liberty Call Yokosuka. Usually 1600 to 1800 and 1800 to 2000. (2) Demerits, or the act of receiving same. Jetsam does not float. Knuckle-dragger - Any sailor whose job requires more brawn than brains. Indirect Fire Gunnery and fire control where the fall of shot is not directly visible from the firing unit. Below, the USS General J. C. Breckinridge, tied up at Keelung Harbor, circa 1968. (2) (RCN) Vague or impractical suggestion. Gig Line On a sailors uniform, a line formed by the buttoned shirt, a crease on the belt buckle, and the trousers fly. (2) Date-Time Group, part of the header of a message which indicates the date, time, and timezone of the message's origin. Bloggins - (RN) The catch-all name. Aka "Mushroom" or "Toadstool" (i.e. FFG Guided Missile Frigate. There are several types: TARCAP (TARget CAP), BARCAP (BARrier CAP), RESCAP (REScue CAP, i.e. HSL Helicopter anti-submarine squadron (light). Clankie, Clanky - (RN) Mechanical Engineer. Anchor Pool The betting pool on the hour and minute the ship will drop anchor or tie up. Accounts vary, but apparently the grease was called crabfat because it resembled in color the ointment used to treat sailors for crabs (pediculosis pubis, genital lice), and of which fat was a major constituent. An FAA-defined set of flight rules where the aircraft is under positive radar control. Lower Deck Lawyer (UK) A know-it-all sailor. "Your Signal Charlie" means 'commence approach immediately, and land upon arrival.'. Birds Free - Permission has been granted to fire missiles. Let the Cat Out of the Bag Originally, this term simply meant to remove the cat (cat onine tails) from its baize bag, generally preliminary to administering punishment. EOS Enclosed Operating Space. (5) Green (solid, not just spray) water coming aboard. Bomb (The) - (submarines) The oxygen generator system. 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Fairwater Planes Diving planes located on a submarines fairwater. Blivet - (1) Traditionally, "Ten pounds of shit in a five-pound sack." Broad agency announcements, or BAAs, represent one means of doing business with the Office of Naval Research. Gate - Aviation term for use of maximum afterburners. Damn Carriers used to get a port call every 2-3 weeks. Hogging The behavior of a ship where the midships area is supported by the crest of a wave but the bow and stern are less supported due to the troughs of the wave. Used as an antipersonnel weapon. Coast Guard. Creamed Foreskins on Toast Creamed chipped beef on toast. Often purveyors of curios, souvenirs, etc. Note: this term is also used for literally dozens of other objects in the naval service. LIBERTY CALL FOR DUTY SECTIONS #, #, AND # TO EXPIRE ON BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN OF THE . "Anchors aweigh" The anchor has left the bottom. Influence Pistol An exploder for a mine or torpedo which uses acoustic or magnetic sensing to activate. DILLIGAF Do I Look Like I Give A Fuck? This generally requires that the aircrew be seated in the aircraft at all times. Officer of the Day: Call the Officer of the Day to the Gangway. Does not necessarily mean slowly.. After the Marines were reunited with their families, they were dismissed for six hours of on-base liberty. Boomer Widow The wife of a boomer sailor, if she chooses to stray while hes on patrol. Blank flange - (1) A plate bolted onto an open pipe to prevent flooding or leaks while work is performed on a piping system. Similarly, slow bearing drift may not indicate a safe condition if the other object is close. CBR Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (nuclear) warfare. Chit A small piece of paper, often a request for or granting of permission to do something (leave chit, for example). Golden Shellback - One who has crossed the Equator at the International Date Line. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. The term originates from the use of semaphore flags for visual signals. [2], In the television series Star Trek, the boatswain's call can be heard every time before the captain (Kirk) speaks to the crew. Aka 'Pencil-whipping,' especially when intentionally falsifying logs or records, filling in the blanks just before an inspection. Knot A measure of speed, equating to one nautical mile per hour. (2) Diver, especially a "hard hat" diver (i.e. - per Ray Guerra . U.S. Navy ships anchor in outer Pattaya Bay and liberty parties are ferried to and from shore by local commercial boats, which normally make the run in 15 to 18 minutes. Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. A cake or a couple of cases of beer are awarded to the cleanest mess on the ship. Bulkheading - Loudly criticizing a fellow officer. Athwartships Moving or placed from side to side aboard ship, or straddling a particular position. Hoover - (1) S-3 Viking, so called for the vacuum cleaner-like sound of its turbofan engines. Cake Hole Mouth. In-Flight Refueling Replenishing an aircrafts fuel supply in flight. Typically, a 180-degree turn to the downwind leg at 4.5-6 G's (depending on speed of entry and type of aircraft). See also SAGGING. The balls were stacked in a monkey, a metal frame which was laid on the deck to help contain the bottom layer of the pyramid of cannon balls. (2) Pancakes. More common in Air Force usage, refers to the backseater (pilot, non-pilot, or NFO) of a 2-place tactical aircraft, aka the bear, or the pitter' (the guy in the pit). Circus In WW II, a fighter-bomber mission whose primary goal was to force the German fighter defenses to come up and engage. Aka TEAKETTLE. (Under the Direction of Anne Baker), National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet, Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections Vol, Marine Investigation Report M06f0024 Crew Member Lost, Quarterdeck Log \ ~~.E-GiaoI~"""""""-' --",__.~ Fa, The Structures of English Wooden Ships: William Sutherland's Ship, Circa 17101. Liberty cams. Bug (Aviation) (1) See PLASTIC BUG. Liberty call Bremerton Washington Dec 2017 after six month deployment as viewed from the flight deck to pierside .Sailors coming home to waiting family The command needs to make sure that there are plenty of tourist options available. The traditional differentiator is that "ships carry boats.". The US Air Force uses the "boom" method, which has a much higher rate of fuel delivery. These personnel operate and maintain the ship's auxiliary equipment (air conditioning systems, distilling units, air compressors, etc.). Used to regularize and speed up an aircrafts departure from the airfield and its crowded airspace. The risk is higher but that doesnt always mean something will happen. A term for on-the-job training. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! --Terms in ALL-CAPS have a separate listing. Usually shouted as a warning. 4-day special liberty is a liberty period designed to give a servicemember 4 full days Grand Slam Radio call for the successful SPLASH (destruction) of an air contact. (2) In aviation, short for afterburner. FIFI "Fuck ItFly It." Dive Planes The "elevators" of a submarine; movable, horizontal surfaces used to control the dive (pitch) angles. Junior in authority to the COB. Gunny - Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (E-7). Biologics The sounds generated by sea life, when picked up on sonar. See also FLOTSAM. In more modern times, the conn refers to the submarines control center, an analogous compartment located within the pressure hull. Not making way (q.v.). Alpha Mike Foxtrot - Acronym for "Adios, Motherfucker". Liberty parties of up to 10,000 personnel can be accommodated at Pattaya. Seams were caulked or sealedpaidby jamming oakum fiber into the gaps, then smearing the seam with melted pitch or tar. In the 18th century, the British navy denied its sailors meat on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; these days were known as banian (or Banyan) days. The term has now come to mean just the opposite. (2) A sexually teasing woman. Chop (1) Supply Officer. DCA - Damage Control Assistant. Crank (1) Temporarily-assigned mess personnel. Fun Boss Person in change of setting up recreational opportunities during a port call or shore det. RM2 Leonard. Gawkers, Walkers, and Talkers - Off-duty personnel. In the days of smoothbore cannon, particularly ashore, ready-use cannon balls were stored near the guns. (2) (Aviation) Short for tailhook. Aka 'cylindrical sirloin', 'fillet of mule tool.'. Forces and United Nations Command multinational Forces. Captain of the - Person in charge of a particular part of the ship, e.g. All-Navy Sports. Baby Shit Yellowish, evil-smelling grease. Dive the intakes - Cleaning engine air intakes, usually by crawling into them. Home. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. The Liberty Program offers the opportunity to participate in fun and innovative adventures for all single, unaccompanied military members and their guests in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment. It may be obstructed by a stuck shell casing, an entire round, or other unwanted foreign material. The word comes from the pidgin English of the old China Fleet for "Come Ashore" money. Originally, deck hatches did not have hinged, attached covers. As provided by Electric Boat (EB) Corporation, green rather than gray. Crab, crabfat - (RN) A member of the Royal Air Force. (2) (older usage) Surprise air-to-air attack by a fighter, usually from above and behind. Afterburner - A system in the engine(s) of many tactical aircraft (and a very few non-tactical a/c such as the SR-71 and U-2) which dramatically increases thrust at the cost of doubling (or more) the fuel consumption. Dirt Sailor A member of the Navys Construction Battalions (Seabees). (2) An Englishman. the ball is above the datum lightsindicates that the aircraft is above the optimum glideslope. Boot Rookie or newbie, as in boot Ensign. Originated in the habit of referring to a new man as bootcamp, rather than by name. A type of KNUCKLE-DRAGGER. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. with the XO, because the XO thought the Topside Watch was making fun of the situation. Dogfighting practice. Refers to the brown boots or shoes which once were worn by aviation personnel with the Aviation Green uniform. Beach Ashore, or to be put ashore. Sparrow (AIM-7). Transfer is the horizontal displacement of the ship during the same period of time. The human broom picking up any and every small item on the flight deck. Bunting Tosser, Bunts (RN) - Signals or Radio personnel. Datum (1) A point or location where a submarine has been detected or has made its own detection possible, especially by firing missiles or torpedoes. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. (2) Cross-training in another rate. Gulch (RN/RCN/RAN) A collection of PITs. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. Blue on Blue - A friendly-fire kill. The crossdeck pendant is attached to the purchase cables, which are in turn connected to the arresting engines belowdecks. Bloodhound Radio codeword for Mark 46 ASW torpedo. Liberty Card A CHIT granting permission for a junior enlisted sailor to go on liberty. Bitts A shipboard mooring fixture, comprised of cylindrical posts similar to BOLLARDS, mounted in pairs. Visit www.libertycall.com and @LibertyCallDistilling. "Liberty expires for all hands." "Liberty expires onboard for duty section X of X." 1MC Announcement: *0730 . Brown-Bagger Married member of the crew. 'Fox Three' is an active radar-homing missile--either Phoenix (AIM-54) or the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile (the Air Force sometimes uses Fox Three to report firing of guns.) must achieve. Yet every valve needs a pressure release, or it will explode. Goffa - Any non-alcoholic drink (why bother?). Call 1-844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327) / TTY: 1-888-262-7848 . Hardpoint Location or locations on an aircrafts wings and fuselage where weapons or other stores can be hung. Any participant (or an observer) may make the call. Monkey dicks (1) Sausages, aka "poodle peckers", "puppy peters", etc. I didn't want to even bother going back to get it fixed so I just took it here for same-day service. dont do that either! Hold Down - In ASW, to hold contact on a sub long enough to force it to surface due to battery exhaustion or lack of oxygen aboard. EM (1) Electricians Mate. Responsible, under the Chief Engineer, for damage control and stability of a ship. (3) A commissioned officers rank, O2, in the Marine Corps or USAF/USA. During flight deck ops, wears a jersey color-coded blue. Angle of Attack The angle measured between the relative wind and the chord line of an airfoil. POOW was best watch. According to some, stands for "Big Ugly Fat Fucker Easily Replaced.". Any object, including people, which might be sucked into, and thereby damage, a jet engine. ), though this type of installation is becoming less common. Monkey on a stick - Derisive term for dish similar to satay chicken, served on skewers, by street vendors in any port of call. It is sometimes accompanied by other auditive features such as ruffles and flourishes, voice commands and announcements, or even a gun salute. Feb. 23, 2023. If an aircraft breaks the hard deck, it is considered a safety-of-flight violation (a serious transgression). Bumfuck Egypt A (fictitious) bad place to be stationed, or the figurative ends of the earth. The Liberty Program organizes on-base and off-base activities like free food events, game nights, volunteer projects, trips to sporting events, and . In third-world countries, only consumed by drunk sailors and Marines, due to questionable sanitation practices. May be seen as Irish Pendant. (2) (USN) More generically, any dangling or loose thread on a uniform, or lines left adrift or dangling from the upper works or rigging of the ship. (3) (Aviation) A location on the aircraft's datum line, often used as a center point for dogfight radar scan modes, or when telling the RIO to get a lockup, goddammit!, or a radar mode which slaves the antenna scan to the aircraft boresight. Make a play for the deck - A maneuver guaranteed to attract the ire of the LSO and the BOSS, where the pilot tries to salvage a non-excellent approach with a dive for the deck and the arresting wires. The goal is to arrive safely and not slide off the end. Can be used for various applications, such as maintaining clean airflow in the engine, anti-icing, air conditioning, or to provide start air to another engine. mall and had chai at the Burj al Arab. A 'cut pass' counts zero points and is considered to have put ship, plane, and pilot in danger. Make and Mend Originally, a half-day off from normal ships work to make and/or mend clothing. High Order In general usage, performing calibration on someone by yelling or other attention-getting activity. Derived from "watch under!". Term used by submariners to refer to themselves. In a good unit, it shouldnt get out of hand, but officers know what they have. Heave Around The order to haul in on a line, wire, or anchor chain, whether with power (windlass or capstan) or by hand. Angled Deck - The landing area of a modern carrier, which is offset 10 degrees to port from the ship's centerline to provide for safe BOLTERs. Similar to the USN's "Joe Shit the Ragman" (q.v. (2) In the Rules of the Nautical Road, a ship which must maneuver to avoid another ship is called the "give way vessel." Not only may BALL indications be erroneous, but upward deck movement combined with aircraft descent rate may result in damaging impact at touchdown. This term is probably the origin of the terms "hell to pay" and "between the devil and the deep blue sea.". (2) A heading indicator on a compass of Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI). Backing (1) Operating astern propulsion machinery. Usually defensive in nature. DONCEAP offers free 24/7 personalized and confidential help for DON civilians and their family members. The range and bearing to the closest point of another vessels passage, relative to your own. At right angles to the ships centerline. See also WHITEHAT. (nuke) Electricians Mates often stand Motor Machinist (MM) watches to support the watchbill. AGL (Aviation) Above Ground Level. It was first used as a badge of rank for the Lord High Admiral of England in 1485. 2023 GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS. A takeoff on R&R. Loadtoad (1) (aviation) See REDSHIRT. (2) Speed orders to the engine room, from the days when moving the engine order telegraph rang a bell in the engine room. Do not let your personal bias get in the way of protecting the rest of your troops. EOOW - Engineer Officer Of the Watch. Regular: $9999. Incorporates hearing protection and impact protection. Golden Shellback - one who has been granted to fire missiles semaphore for... 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