This is not the kind of craft that a sailor wants to find himself in, except when such a craft becomes a matter of necessity, right?! Warrant: A warrant officer. Generally not considered to be a good situation. Usually consists of one cruiser, one supply ship, and one or two destroyers, frigates, and submarines. Monkey and a football: Short for "A monkey trying to fuck a football, and the football is winning." Divisions are sometimes divided into branches or work centers. 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. Usually used by seasoned boots to refer to sailors with one or more weeks less time in service. Golden rivet: The rivet, made of gold, which according to folklore every ship is built containing one of. As in "side walking, bug-eyed beach creature". See "air wing.". Seachest: Ballast intake/discharge portals below the waterline of a ship. (Dumb Ugly Bitch): woman enrolled in the Naval Academy. AOL: Absent Over Leave; Navyspeak for AWOL. Usually used to describe a Boatswain's Mate on a surface vessel. Newbie sailors are sometimes sent all over base to locate an ASH Receiver as a joke. Some common nicknames for navy sailors include swabby, squid, and shellback. Public." Often a good source of humor for when the topsiders ask what they are for. O I (wish I was asleep): Derogatory remark made by any non-OS rate whenever a OS complains about how bad they have it while underway, because OS's are almost always "Port & Starboard" when underway. A special show put on for inspecting senior officers. A helicopter and/or fixed-wing refueling nozzle. WebThe Royal Navy uses a number of unique ceremonies which often have their origins in the days of sail. NFO: Naval Flight Officer: flies alongside the pilot as weapons officer. Admirals have Double Eggs. Small Boy: Term referring to smaller class ships, such as destroyers and frigates. Shark bait: A package of bright green dye, attached to a life vest. I never heard any. A.K.A. "We're going to have great liberty this port: A tuna boat just pulled in!". Dock jumpers: The unfortunates who would have to leap ashore to tie up when no "line handlers" are available. Ricky Girlfriend: A male sailor's hand, used to masturbate. "Nice shit locker!". (1) Good sea stories should involve creative embellishment, inasmuch as one should tell it better than the guy one heard it from, with oneself (or an un-named "buddy") as the new star. Reefer: (1) A refrigeration ship carrying frozen foods. In the Navy, the sailors call each other by different terms. WESTPAC: While this usually refers to the western Pacific area of operations, it can also refer to a type of deployment in which a unit heads to multiple locations throughout said area. 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. PD-8: Fictitious valve requested to be found by junior sailor in order for an engineering qualification to be signed off. HACQ: (pronounced "hack") House Arrest, Confinement to Quarters: Unofficial punishment where an officer is confined to his stateroom, usually during a port call. Seabag locker: A room, usually on board ship, where extra uniforms, or item materials are placed until needed. Seabee: A member of the Construction Battalions. : Fuck You Buddy, I'm Just A Reservist. What about SECF, does anyone have a certain name for them? Field expedient ___: Anything that is made or done ad hoc in the field. see also The Load. Also sailor(s) who head for the quarterdeck immediately after "shift colors.". Battle Racks: (term for) when mission-exhausted Aviators are allowed to sleep through General Quarters. From my resident former EN - he said he's never heard the name flangeheads. Let's get going!" To drop out of a voluntary program such as aviation or submarines. Sticks: The levers in the Maneuvering Room of a diesel submarine that are used to change the settings for the main propuslion motors. Hint Irish Gunner Ned Slinger 3. When applied to an aviator, it means not allowed to fly. Pass in Review: The ceremony of graduation from boot camp into Navy life. This nickname is most commonly used by sailors who serve on nuclear submarines. There are several female nicknames for sailors and each of these has different meanings. Haze Grey: The color painted on Navy ships. Constipation: Derogatory name for USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). Skittles: Sailors who work on the flight deck of a carrier. Butt Kit: Ash tray. A-Gang: The Auxiliaries Division of the Engineering Department. So named because of the black and khaki working uniform. This term derives from the nickname "squid", meaning "sailor.". A spout connected to a 5 Gallon fuel can. "Bull nose," "Wildcat," "Pelican hook," "rat guard, rat lines," "deck Apes.". Zero: Officer. The tradition has sporadically been followed by modern small boat sailors. In aviation, non-flyable, usually for maintenance reasons. On a "small boy," the LSO sits under a bubble on the flight deck and talks to helo pilots as they attempt to land in the Rapid Securing Device, or "trap." Boats list (lean to the inside of a turn), Ships heel (lean to the outside of a turn). "first-termers"). also,"Forever Fucking Gone", A frigate which spends more time underway than in port. WebNicknames Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb acquired the nickname 'Fearless Frank' while commanding HMA ships Perth (I) and Canberra (I) during WWII. O-N-O-F-F actuator (or switch): The on/off button or switch on any device, usually used in the context of a subordinate not grasping how to power a device up or down. 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.". Bogey: An unknown aircraft which could be friendly, hostile, or neutral. Bravo Bozo: Derisive term that is the opposite of Bravo Zulu. Owned and operated by CharityUSA.com, LLC. Everyone else working while you watch the clouds go by. Nonskid Wax: A fictitious substance used for waxing non-skid decks, something junior sailors are sent looking for. Chit: The document a sailor fills out to make various types of special request (i.e. Only used Chief to Chief. Each squadron has one on the O-3 level, and each pilot has his own seat. Marching Party: In boot camp, an after-hours regimen of intensive training exercises, supervised by the command's special warfare personnel. Often scrawled on the walls of toilet stalls by sailors who have been assigned to clean it for a reason. Shower Tech: Sonar Technician (Submariner). S.N.A.F.U. : Fuck It, I Got My Orders: A refusal of a long or tough assignment near the end of a duty rotation. OS's constitute "OI Division.". OOC: Pronounced "oh oh see." May be used simply as a description of the sailor's background or as a pejorative depending on context. Many sailors find this amusing until it happens to them. When leaving base, only "essential" stops could be made in utilities, of which alcohol was not one of them. Follies are held about every 6 to 8 weeks while on deployment. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club: Those elements of the Pacific Fleet which operated in the referenced waters 1965-1975. See "Quadzip" below. Block-o-wood: Nickname for the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3). Bagger: A sailor who is chronically late for watch relief. Seabag Inspection: Formal uniform/personal item inspection for an E-4 and below sailor upon check in to a new command. Derogatory name for USS CUSHING (DD-985), especially with the Commodore embarked. "Whatever happens on WESTPAC stays on WESTPAC.". Used for testing Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA's) on E-2C Hawkeyes, F-14 Tomcats, and S-3 Vikings. (2) Editing a poorly worded memo or document for clarity. JARTGO: Just Another Reason To Get Out. Titless Wave: Male clerical personnel such as yeomen, storekeepers, personnelmen, and other desk jockeys, pencil pushers, etc. Nicknames, cool fonts, symbols and stylish names for Navy. To overthink an easy task. Portable Pad Eye. Dixie Cup: The canvas white hat sailors wear with their dress uniforms. Derived from an arcane method of reading signal strength. Each crewman was allocated a limited number of these messages during each 3-month patrol and they were severely censored to protect the submariner from news that could negatively effect the emotional condition of the recipient. (Often pronounced "E-swas."). An obsolete / unofficial procedure signal. ( NewsNation) The U.S. Coast guard and Mexican Navy are aggressively searching for three missing American sailors. (ex-MP, USAR)-- Shower Party: An involuntary scrub-down of a submarine crew member who hasn't been practicing good hygiene. Caused by Foreign Object Debris, such as nuts, bolts, or anything that could be sucked into a jet engine, damaging it. Lather up and wash. Single-Digit Midget: Sailor with less that ten days left before their EAOS (end of active obligated service). Score is kept by awarding 3 points for bids made and taken and 1 point for each additional trick. "That donkey dick is about as useful as tits on a boar hog.". Nicknames were sometimes plays on a carrier's actual name. Battle Stations: A manning condition involving (usually) all hands. Used to describe items of kit or clothing that are not issued (potentially against regulations) but function better than issued equipment, but also used as a word meaning a combination of cool/against the rules. COMMO: Communications Officer: The officer in charge of the Communications Division. WebNicknames for a British sailor, applied by others, include Matelot (pronounced "matlow"), and derived from mid 19th century (nautical slang): from French, variant of matenot which was also taken from the Middle Dutch mattenoot bed companion, because sailors had to share hammocks in twos, and Limey, from the lime juice given to British sailors In the fleet, many enlisted members straight out of RTC or may be referred to as a boot. Drifty: Lacking the ability to stay focused while attempting to perform a given task. Love Boat: (1) A sub tender crewed primarily by female sailors; see also "Tuna Boat." Also called "Cornbacked Gator" or "Brown Trout.". INTerrogative What The Fuck. Sea Daddy: Senior, more experienced sailor who unofficially takes a new member of the crew under his wing and mentors him. Zippo: (1) A flame thrower attached to a small boat, or a boat so equipped. USS Neverdock: Any ship that seems to stay out at sea for unusually long periods of time. V4 Division: Aviation Fuels. 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. Salt and Peppers: Refers to the old style working white uniform, where the sailor wore a white shirt, and black pants. Turn 'n' Burn: "Hurry up! Head: Bathroom (the term comes from the days of sail, because wind would blow from the rear of the ship forward the bathroom would be located at the front head of the ship to carry the foul smell of excrement away from the crew). Fleet Up: When a second in command takes his senior's place upon that senior's transfer, retirement, or other re-assignment. See "USS Neversail.". Similar to "bulkhead remover," an inexpensive way to derive enjoyment from inexperienced personnel. Cock-ologist: Corpsman (derived from a 1980s Coca Cola commercial having a Coke-ologist). As opposed to other. What nickname is given to a sailor with the surname 'Smith'? Hoover: The S-3B Viking, mostly due to its unique engine noises. FTN Striker: Sailor whose stated goal/desire is to get discharged. Black Oil: Navy Standard Fuel Oil (NSFO) BMFH: Big Mother F*****n Hammer; Bonny Dick: Nickname for the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) Bubble Head: A Submariner; Busy Bee: "Boot ensign.". Taken from the Supply Corps' porkchop-shaped insignia. (Term endures within CG.). (Refers to improperly securing the "dogs" on a watertight hatch when passing through. IFNAG: (Derogatory) Ignorant Fucking Naval Academy Graduate. Please support The Veterans Site by adding us to your ad blockers whitelist ads help us to provide food and supplies to veterans. These are heavy duty paper towels purchased in bulk, and are used in every cleaning situation imaginable. Sometimes referred to as "Tango Uniform". Lady Boy: A transsexual prostitute found most frequently in Thailand and the Philippines. Famous for masagi girls, karaoke and Kirin beer. Shellback: An individual who has crossed the Line/, Shitbag (also Shitbird, Shitbrick, Shithead, Shitstain, Shitstick, Shitrat, Shitweed): (1) (. 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.". This term may be used pejoratively (see Pogey bait), as no one but Marines are interested in pogues or baiting homosexuals. WebNicknames Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb acquired the nickname 'Fearless Frank' while commanding HMA ships Perth (I) and Canberra (I) during WWII. 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. Haji: Racial epithet for a Middle Eastern individual, or anything Middle Eastern. Color Company is also given the honor of being the first company to Pass in Review if there is not a Hall of Fame Company that graduates Boot Camp at the same time. I dont want to die.. (This is a holdover from when all climbing was done by ladders.). Dilbert often paid dearly for his ignorance, lack of attention to detail, or carelessness. This title is worn by those naval aviators who, for one reason or another, had to bail out of their aircraft and hit the silk A metaphor that fits well in the not uncommon military genre of gallows humor.. Snot Locker: The storage area for snot a person's nose. That was last accomplished by the crew of the USS Corsair in 1959. Mystery Shitter: An intoxicated sailor who returns from the beach and is unable to safely reach the head, defecates in random locations prior to climbing into his or her rack to sleep it off. 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. Also said as "poking the poodle" or "screwin' the pooch." An E-7 HT is an HTC, "Head Turd Chaser". Fruit Salad: Numerous ribbons on a dress uniform. TLD (Nuclear): Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeter. Maverick Can: The perfect place to sleep in a weapons magazine. Golden Dragon: A sailor who has crossed the Prime Meridian or the International Date Line into the Eastern Hemisphere. Spook: Usually a IS, CT, or some other kind of intelligence type. Dome: A SONAR transmitter/receiver. Sea and Anchor Detail: Every sailor has an assigned duty station to be manned when the ship is either pulling into or out of port. A room located high in an aircraft carrier's island where the Air Boss and Mini-Boss run all flight operations within a five mile radius of the ship. ", 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. Back Alley: Card game of trump played by 2 to 4 players (mostly "snipes"). OPS: Operations Officer: Head of the Operations Department on board a ship or shore command. Sikandar Ali. This is an all-white short sleeve uniform that makes the wearer look suspiciously like the ice cream man. Usually applied to a young junior officer, such as an O-1 (ENS / 2ndLt), and O-2 (LTJG / 1stLt) or an O-3 (LT / Capt). Alpha fires leave ash. Dear John (or Jane) Letter: A letter (or nowadays, e-mail) that a sailor receives in which his or her significant other breaks up with or leaves him or her whilst the latter is deployed. Down: Not working, out of commission, broken, "broke-dick." Usually results in one of two things, either NJP, or a fist fight. No-Shitter: A sea story which is mostly (never completely) fictional, and unverifiable as well. (Often pronounced "A-wis."). Crowd Killer: An aircraft which holds 14+ crew (typicaly no passengers). So-called because they urgently whisper "Masagi?" Barney Clark: A slider topped with a fried egg. Striker: Sailor receiving on-the-job training for a designated field (or rate). Field Day: All hands clean-up. Fuzznuts: A young sailor, one not long out of puberty. Drifter: Sailor who at all times lacks the ability to stay focused. Scupper Trout: Sewage solids which have washed overboard, or have been pumped overboard. Utterance of the term is usually accompanied by the McDonald's tune followed by "I'm diggin' it" instead of "I'm lovin' it.". B.O.H.I.C.A. 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. It is permissible to take one when a ship is pierside connected to pier water and sewer, if no one else is waiting for the shower. Green Side: The figurative side one is stationed at if one is stationed at a Marine Corps Command; contrasted with the "Blue Side" (Naval Command). The most common nickname for a submarine is boat, but there are many other options. VC: Fixed Wing Composite aircraft squadrons. a "field expedient Frappuccino" might be made by putting all the MRE coffees, sugars, and creamers into a 2-liter bottle and mixing. forecastle zoo: Game of naming everything on the forecastle which has an animal name, e.g. Deduction is usually one to five points per infraction, depending on the severity. An angry or particularly unpleasant attitude, such as one might have if their only job onboard was to collect and retain everyone else's refuse, and then on top of that some asshole got mad and kicked him, leaving a big, ugly dent in his side. 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. The nickname is based on its color and flavor. "I thought you wanted us back early for the inspection, Sir!" Often fatal for the aircrew if they do not eject in time. DIW: Dead in the Water. Other than Bitch. "Carry on" allows personnel to continue whatever they were doing. Alpha Inspection: Formal inspection of uniforms and living spaces. Compare "Ricky Boxing.". Sailors must go to the Paint Locker with properly signed chits to receive paint and painting equipment. AOM: All Officers Meeting, held for a variety of reasons like training, port calls, mess issues, etc. CIWS: Close In Weapon System. Tits Up: Broke-dick, inoperable, dead (from some piece of equipment being "flat on its back"). Only larger, self-sufficient ships can operate on these waters. Also the name of the current submarine-launched nuclear missile and its systems. Horse Cock sandwich is one of the least favorite boxed lunches served to helo crews when visiting other ships. "M-Crud" MCRD: Marine Corps Recruit Depot. NMOP: (common on Boomer Subs) No More Patrols Ever. : Diesel Boats Forever: (marking on an) unauthorized pin showing a non-nuclear submarine. Honey-ko: A reference to a male sailor or his girlfriend for the evening. Three Frame Rule: Refers to a sailor or situation that is inherently dangerous. So named because they are so thick and hideous that one is guaranteed never to have sex while one is wearing them. JAFO: "Just Another Fucking Observer," given to new recruits who are fresh in the fleet and have not cleared any training. Comp Time: Compensation Time, time/days off during week for shore-based sailors who had weekend assignments, above and beyond mere watch-standing. Monkey cum: White scrubbing liquid used to clean grease pencil from status boards. Atlantic Fleet equivalent to a Pacific Fleet WESTPAC. Do not stand near one of the speakers without hearing protection. F.U.B.I.J.A.R. Not a single aspect is successful. VASTARD: Sailors that work with the AN/USM247(V) Versatile Avionics Shop Test (VAST) operational from 1972-2006. The F-8 Crusader was universally accepted as a tits machine. Fleet equivalent is "Nub," "Newbie," or "Hey Shitbird.". If one has already received the title of a Shellback and who then crosses the International Date Line ( in the Pacific), he or she can also claim the title of Golden Shellback. Funds are paid by Greater Good Charities to benefiting organizations as a grant. The name comes from "rveill" (or "rveil"), the French word for "wake up.". 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. There are many more terms that I have not included, of course, but these unique US Navy titles are entertaining, and metaphorically clever terms that United States Navy sailors can claim over their time in active duty on any of our Navys ships. DD: Destroyer, class of ship. Boat Boo: A sailors girlfriend or boyfriend aboard ship, usually during deployment, and often an arranged affair between two married sailors. Coffin Locker: A personal storage area located underneath a sailor's rack. Night-Ops: The throwing of trash or other unneeded items overboard at night to avoid the longer process of properly getting rid of it. The untrained sailors have a quad zip NEC of 0000. This is the expected norm in the United States Navy. Airstart: (1) An attempt to restart an aircraft's engine(s) after in-flight failure. POD (Plan of the Day): An official document issued by a command that states all activities occurring that day, from 0000 to 2359. Dick Skinners: Hands. Steel Beach Picnic: Celebration on the weather decks of a ship. Can also refer to a ship that rarely goes to sea. Term for throwing something overboard; refers to the "deep six", the lowest. 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