any of several ten-armed cephalopods, as of the genera Loligo and Ommastrephes, having a slender body and a pair of rounded or triangular caudal fins and varying in length from 46 inches (1015 centimeters) to 6080 feet (1824 meters). Cock-ologist: Corpsman (derived from a 1980s Coca Cola commercial having a Coke-ologist). (Coast Guard: Seabag: A large green canvas bag issued to the sailor during boot camp as part of his uniform issue, the nearest civilian equivalent would be a suit case or several pieces of luggage, the seabag is constructed to hold close to 150 lbs. Scuttlebutt: (1) A drinking fountain. This whole campus is populated by squids and nerds. (This is a holdover from when all climbing was done by ladders.). Usually this form of Extra Military Instruction is reserved for the most severe dirtbags who are either consistently failing uniform inspection or look like crap on a daily basis. Wayspouse: Sailors' spouses waiting on the pier, if sufficiently overweight that they could be used as navigation waypoints. (When describing a female, it may stand specifically for "Fat Upper Pussy Area"; when describing a male, "Fat Upper Penis Area."). Naval Academy. Also spelled "JORG", meaning Junior Officer Requiring Guidance, or "JORGE," meaning Junior Officer Requiring General Education. Bubba: Any shipyard worker. Pogey Bait: Candy, sweets, ice cream, etc., so called because such items are used as "bribes" for a pogue. "[I/You] just got Norfucked!". The closest thing to a viable explanation of the origin I could find is squid as it applies to inexperienced So-called because they urgently whisper "Masagi?" Holy stone: The stone or the act of using one. Non-Comm: A non-commissioned officer, E4-E9. Boot Topping: Black paint used to paint the water line on ships. USS Lake Cham Pain: The USS Lake Champlain. INT WTF: Letters Pronounced Individually. Also applies in the Submarine Service to a crewman who is not yet qualified in submarines. Differs from leave (see above) in that one must stay close to one's home station and it is generally much shorter. Cu Shing: The sound of shit when it hits the fan. Cunt Hair: A very small unit of measurement, used when eyeballing something. 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. Dirty Boat Guy: The nickname Dirty Boat Guy or "DBG" is associated exclusively with the US Navy's Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman. OBA: Oxygen Breathing Apparatus. Socked-in: When the ceiling and visibility at an airfield or over an air-capable ship are below minimums for takeoff and landing. PosMo: Positive Motivation. 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.". Normally a last resort, yet used more often than not, that when not done properly causes one hell-of-a mess especially on CHT lines when some unfortunate soul is on the crapper when the full force of the firemain comes through. "If Airman Smith isn't in this shop in 5 minutes, write that piece of FOD up. AMAN Nobody: "AM3 Schmuckatelli said to, Chief.". Crowd Killer: An aircraft which holds 14+ crew (typicaly no passengers). Swims: Aviation water survival training. ASH Receiver: An "ash tray." The beak of the eagle can be used as an emergency bottle opener. Sea Lawyer: (1) A sailor or his buddy, making eloquent but completely spurious arguments at Captain's Mast, or in response to some disciplinary action. They include: beagle a steward; boy scouts leave a brief shore-leave; dimple a hole in a ships hull caused by a torpedo; drain the bilge to be extremely seasick; macaroon a new rating; molly a malingerer; squid female trainee. Usually used to describe a Boatswain's Mate on a surface vessel. Also "Jarhead.". See Broke Dick. This foul air is released by removing the suit, or more amusingly by pulling one of the wrist seals open while squatting and pointing at an unsuspecting individual, thus forcing all the stench in his direction. A person with such a rank can also be referred to by number of stars they have; so a "three star" is a Vice Admiral, and so forth. Compare "USS Ustafish.". Trips back to the ship in the wee hours of the night are usually very entertaining. 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. Mid: Midshipman at the US Naval Academy or Naval ROTC; "Middie" is considered derogatory. (2) Somewhat derogatory reference to a sailor that takes too many chances, or attempts to constantly play the hero. VX: Fixed Wing Experimental Aircraft Squadrons. Same as Bluejacket, referring to the blue utility shirt worn by those personnel. 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. Single up: To remove one 'loop' line of a doubled-up line, so that only a single line remains. 'I Believe' Button: A fictitious button to be pressed when complex technical details are not immediately understood, but there is not time to go into laborious explanation. Tends to be obese with a strong body odor. "That donkey dick is about as useful as tits on a boar hog.". (3) A rumor (because rumors are spread when crew members gather around water fountains). Hoover: The S-3B Viking, mostly due to its unique engine noises. Dilbert: Fictional and clueless cartoon character used in WWII era training material to demonstrate what NOT to do in naval aviation. This can be for a variety of reasons: Medical, personal, disciplinary, etc. CIWS: Close In Weapon System. Eyeball liberty: Ability to see but not interact with something pleasurable, especially members of the opposite sex; For example, male sailors may joke that they have eyeball liberty ogling a boat full of women while exiting port, or in view a port itself where no actual liberty is allowed. See "Budweiser". Check Valve: A person who "does for himself or herself, but not others." (Often pronounced "A-wis."). To ELTs, it's "Superior Mechanic, Almost God.". Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club: Those elements of the Pacific Fleet which operated in the referenced waters 1965-1975. : "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. The more derogatory ". See "sea pussy.". 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. Glow worm: A surface fleet name for nuclear machinist's mates. Warm Blood: An individual who has not crossed the Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle, who must go through rituals, that sometimes cross the line to be hazing, to become a Blue Nose or Red Nose, respectively. Dicking the dog: Putting "half-assed" effort into a task. Score is kept by awarding 3 points for bids made and taken and 1 point for each additional trick. Program: Retired On Active Duty, refers to someone who is approaching retirement so they don't care about getting any real work accomplished. (pronounced "foop-uh"): Fat Upper Pelvic Area: The buldge that protrudes from ill-fitting pants worn by an overweight sailor, or by extension, the sailor him- or herself. 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. Paint Chit: One of the sources for power on a ship, especially on large ships like carriers or battleships. Gunwale: (pronounced "gunnel") The top of the hull portion of a ship that runs down the port and starboard sides. These seals also keep all flatulence inside the suit, where it remains hot and mixes with ball sweat, pitstink, and various other foulness. Stain Us: Derogatory name for USS JOHN C STENNIS (CVN-74). During this time, the officer is not allowed to leave the ship (all officers must have permission from the Commanding Officer, or his appointed delegate before debarking the ship at any port call, including their home port). The near universal habit of repeating the last word in an acronym, e.g. See, I Want One Jammed In My Ass, Little Pricks Hurt 2. Or half a glass of coffee, half chocolate milk and a shit ton of sugar. Striker: Sailor receiving on-the-job training for a designated field (or rate). CGU-11: Nomenclature for a Seagull to boot sailors. Mess Deck Intelligence: Rumors (mostly false) that spread throughout the ship like wildfire. 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. Compare "Ricky Fishing. WebMaritimeQuest - Military Abbreviations, Nicknames and Slang Terms Begriming with S S- 1. The following are some examples of the slang of the United States Navy, you will also see references to the United States Marine Corps as well because of their use of naval terminology sometimes also referred to as NAVSpeak. Refers to the brace cable used to hold the mainmast of a sailing ship upright. Brown Shoe: Term used to describe aviation community officers and senior enlisted members, due to the dark brown footwear worn with khaki uniforms and aviation winter working green uniforms. Shit Can Liner: Plastic bag to put in a shitcan. Work for 1st division varies among ships depending on size. So named because one can't do anything without a chit, especially one that is "lost in routing". Golden Screwjob: Used when a sailor has 12 years or more of honorable service, and, for reasons unknown, does not have his Gold rank device. Frequently the Enlistee also has an opportunity to extend to 8 years, and immediately gain E-5 rank within 2-3 years total service, like "pushing a magic button to gain rank.". (2) (. Bull, Bull Ensign: The seniormost Ensign onboard a surface ship, a submarine, or in an aviation squadron other than in the Training Command. Useless piece of machinery. Derogatory name for USS CUSHING (DD-985), especially with the Commodore embarked. ( mildly, pejorative) A sailor in the Navy. Term used mostly by disgruntled personnel to refer to an "A.J. Marines - Leathernecks or Jar Heads. ": An expression said (in a very cheery manner) on occasions when, in fact, it is not a Fine Navy Day at all. As the name implies, the deck is indeed blue tile there. Scupper: (1) (Surface Navy) Opening in a bulwark which allows water to drain overboard. V2 Division: Maintenance of Catapults and Arresting Gear. The CAG, ship's CO, and battle group admiral are also usually invited and present. When the Scullery: The washroom on board a ship for eating implements such as knives, forks, trays, and cups. in the civilian world. Generally what members of the other branches call Navy sailors. The rating badge icon looked like a bar stool. "Go grease the donkey dick. 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. Flavor Extractor: Standard equipment in all Navy galleys. Barely Trainable: Derogatory term for a Boiler Technician (BT). For sailors, this is usually their own ship. Many LDOs and CWOs only consider their programs to count as "mustangs", although there are many other programs that lead to enlisted personnel getting a commission. Anal Palace: The fast attack submarine USS Annapolis. An obsolete / unofficial procedure signal. : Head Mother Fucker In Charge. Boot Chief: Nickname given to a Chief during their first year as a Chief. A ship's bumper sticker was authorized by the CO and were printed by the thousands until the CO found out what BOHICA meant. Kick start (a deck seaman): Surreptitious corporal punishment applied by driving one's boot down the shin of the offending seaman to encourage better and faster work. Used to be called "Company Commander.". a "field expedient Frappuccino" might be made by putting all the MRE coffees, sugars, and creamers into a 2-liter bottle and mixing. Roach Coach: A snack or lunch truck that stops at each pier where the ships are berthed. Usually the senior pilot on a patrol aircraft, having been previously designated a 2P (second pilot). Often symbolized by the wearing of a paperclip on the uniform in varying levels of prominence to indicate the sailor's level of disgruntlement. A pad eye is a recessed anchor point found in the decks of U.S. Navy Ships. Portable Pad Eye. Often a good source of humor for when the topsiders ask what they are for. Naval slang has left a deep mark on the English language, although many are unaware that a number of widely-used words, expressions, and phrases ultimately originated with sailors. Blowing Shitters: An act by which an HT uses straight firemain pressure on a clog in the sewage line (CHT/VCHT) that cannot be removed by ordinary means. order Teuthoidea) having eight arms and two long tentacles: small squid are used as food and for fish bait. As opposed to other. Applesauce: Indicative of pork chops, Horseradish: Prime Rib Beefetc. Officer: "Noted." Also, a wet dream induced by ship's motion. Also called the Possibilities of the Day or Plan of Deception because the plan can change without notice. Method of requesting speed changes from the Engine Room using the Engine Order Telegraph (EOT), normally from the Bridge. Can be a collateral duty for a commissioned officer or more frequently, a civilian contractor's primary duty. Topsider: Anyone who is not a nuke, or Engineer. Roast Beast: Roast Beef, or any meat served aboard the ship that even the cooks who prepared it don't know what it is. Bag of Dicks: An unwanted or extremely tedious task, e.g. I just got shoulder checked in the hallway by some squid. A.K.A. Sometimes used to connect CIC to Engineering. See CAPTAIN'S MAST. "Oh, he's just flying the Bravo". Zoomie: (1) An aviator; generally refers to a USAF pilot or navigator/combat systems officer. Swabbie #2: "I know. Water Wings: Derogatory term used (usually by Naval Aviators), for the Surface Warfare Officer qualification badge. Skylarking: Messing around or not doing assigned work. When leaving base, only "essential" stops could be made in utilities, of which alcohol was not one of them. Flare to Land, Squat to Pee: Navy pilot's derisive description of aircraft landing technique used by (primarily) Air Force aviators; used in comparison to the nerve-wracking controlled crash that is the typical carrier landing. 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