Appendix: Glossary of U. S. Navy slang. Template: dynamic list. 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. 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. Table of Contents: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0- dark- hundred, 0'dark- hundred (pronounced "oh dark hundred", because the "zero" in time expressions was verbally pronounced "oh" in the US Navy and US Army as late as the 1. A slang term for any time between midnight and daylight. Used to convey that the time is when people are usually asleep. We have to get up at 0- dark- hundred." It is not a reference to any particular time. A slang term that is used to describe that the commencement time of an operation or exercise is after midnight and before daylight; most typically when people would be deep asleep. It is not a reference to any particular time. When a sailor in dress pants pulls down on the top two corners and all 1. D1. 0T: A mythical substance that new Sailors are sent in search of as a joke. Pronounced as "one dee ten tee" or "idiot". MC: The General Announcing system on a ship.
Division: The division, in most aviation and afloat commands, which is responsible for the material condition and cleanliness of the ship. 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. On small boats, the "First" is in charge of boatswain mates and deck seaman. On larger ships, the "First" may be in charge of air crew. Work for 1st division varies among ships depending on size. Small ships only have one division, while larger ships like carriers or amphibs can have 5 or more. On Submarines the 1st Looey (1st Lt) is usually an non- qual Ensign and he runs "seaman gang" responsible for, among other responsibilities, all the gadgets necessary for handling and storing of mooring lines, materiel condition of Topside (chipping and painting), escape and rescue equipment like life vests and Steinke Hoods back when they were carried. Seaman gang, the 1st Lt's folks, are often non- quals who are e- 4 & below with a first class or senior second class petty officer as leading petty officer. When the wardroom is short on baby Ensigns and/or in shipyard overhaul periods the 1st Lt may be a Chief Petty Officer. JV: Engineering sound- powered circuit. Growler)2. MC: Engineering loudspeaker circuit. It's like the 1. MC but restricted to Engineering Spaces. Stroke continuing education for nurses, occupational therapists, and more healthcare professions. 9 contact hour online CEU course with instant certificate! MC: On submarines this is generally the Ship's Control Comms Circuit (between the OOD on the bridge and Helmsman below in Control. MC: Ships command intercom circuit, mainly used between the bridge, combat, and flight decks. Also known as the Bitch Box. A female, perceived to be unattractive otherwise, out at sea on a ship which has many more males than females and who is consequently paid more attention than she would be paid on land. She was a 2 before going to sea, a 1. Search metadata Search full text of books Search TV captions Search archived web sites Advanced Search.Abbreviation of "It's gonna take 2 surgeons 6 hours to remove 1. Used to motivate someone who is not pulling their weight. P- 1: Work center Maintenance manual; prior to OPNAV numbering the current guidance 4. P. The series of books; 4. P- 1, 4. 3P- 2, 4. P- 3 & 4. 3P- 4 were separate books covering all aspects of maintenance. The 4. 3P- 2, 4. 3P- 3 & 4. P- 4 books were replaced in the mid 1. M" all across the front & side. The 4. 3P- 1 book containing MIPs stayed in the work center and was a deep red color with 4. P- 1 across the cover. Officially no longer named the 4. P- 1, the fleet continues to name and refer to their work center maintenance manual as the 4. P- 1. 4. JG: Communications circuit used by V4 Fuels Division to coordinate flight deck fueling operations between the flight deck and below decks pump and filter rooms. Also used to pass information between a flight deck fuel station and flight deck control as to status of fueling operations for individual aircraft. Found on aircraft carriers and similar vessels. MC: Emergency communications circuit that overrides sound powered phone communications to alert controlling stations to a casualty. MC: A circuit similar to the 1. MC, except that it is only heard on the flight deck of an air- capable ship and in engineering spaces. It is EXTREMELY loud to overcome the jet noise on the flight deck. Do not stand near one of the speakers without hearing protection. Preferred term by Amphib sailors for LCM- 8 or LCM- 6 boats, as opposed to "Mike" boat. Day Wonder, 9. 0 Day Miracle: OCS graduate (as opposed to a graduate of four- year Naval Academy or ROTC training). A period of five nights and four days off of work due to special liberty or holiday. Very rarely occurs due to duty. Amnesia: Occurs when a sailor has been deployed and selective memory is desired to deal with questions asked by his or her significant other. Whatever happens on WESTPAC stays on WESTPAC."4 acres of sovereign U. S. soil: An aircraft carrier. Abu Dhabi (used attributively / as an adjective): Labeled in Arabic aboard a ship; used of any product, but especially soda cans. We've been home from cruise for 8 months and we still have Abu Dhabi Cokes in the vending machines!" (More common synonym: Hadji.)Acey- Deucey Club: A recreational facility that serves alcohol for first and second class petty officers, or any Enlisted Club that caters mostly to First and Second Class Petty Officers, but still allows all enlisted personnel. Admin: Aviation,Pre- arranged meeting point, or shared hotel in- port. Admin Warfare Specialist (humorous, sometimes derisive): A yeoman, personnelman or holder of another Navy administrative rating. Used especially of a sailor who does not have a warfare pin. ADCAP Advanced Capability Torpedo that began life as the Mk 4. After the 3rd Mod, advances in computer technology and circuit miniaturization brought about the ADCAP which is a truly remarkable torpedo. ADSEP: ADministrative SEParation: Release from Naval Service for administrative reasons. The list of reasons is very extensive and can be found in BUPERSINST 1. C, Enclosure (2).)AD: Aviation Machinist Mate, one who throws wrenches at aircraft and prays to mech gods for a favorable outcome. A- Farts: (AFRTS)American Forces Radio & Television Service. A- Farts is received via satellite all over the world and offers a variety of shows. Some of the most entertaining offerings are the propaganda commercials it frequently airs since regular advertising is not permitted. AFTA: Advanced First Term Avionics: Part of the advanced electronics schooling package, reserved for AT's AQ's and AX's for advanced training. Basically, they taught the PO2 exam for 6 months. A- Gang: The Auxiliaries Division of the Engineering Department. Members are known as "A- Gangers." Also called "Fresh Air Snipe."Ahead Flank Liberty: The fictitious speed at which a ship travels after a mission or patrol is completed with high marks and the ship is headed into very nice foreign ports that cater to visiting US Forces. AIMD: Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department. A department on aircraft carriers and Naval Air Stations responsible for maintaining aircraft sub assemblies. On an aircraft carrier, this consists of 5 divisions: IM1 - AIMD Admin, IM2 - Airframes and Power Plants, IM3 Avionics, IM4 Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Aviation Ordnance, IM5 IMRL. Air Department: Consists of 5 divisions, usually manned by Aviation Boatswains Mates. V0 Division: Admin offices. V1 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the flight deck. V2 Division: Maintenance of Catapults and Arresting Gear. V3 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the Hangar Deck. V4 Division: Aviation Fuels. Air Boss: Air Officer. His assistant is the "Mini Boss."Air Force Gloves: Pockets. Used when a sailor has his hands in his pockets. Air Force Salute, Airman Salute, Airedale Salute: An "I don't know" shrug of the shoulders. Also called an Ensign Salute. Airedale: A sailor who works on or around aircraft. Airstart: (1) An attempt to restart an aircraft's engine(s) after in- flight failure. A blowjob. Air Wing: The aviation element on board an aircraft carrier consisting of various squadrons. A. J. Squared Away: (name for) a sailor who is always "squared away," meaning always having a perfect shave, perfectly ironed uniform, spit- shined shoes, haircut with less than 1mm of hair, spotless uniform, etc. Anyone who has been designated with this nickname is most likely a lifer who has no life outside the navy. Compare to "dirtbag." The more derogatory "A. J. Squared the fuck Away" is often used by those that can't attain A. J.'s high standards. All Ahead Bendix: Attempt more than full speed ahead, e. Alpha Dogs: Refers to Alpha Company, a division of vehicle operators and mechanics within the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, also known as the Fighting Seabees. Alpha Inspection: Formal inspection of uniforms and living spaces. Often performed with a white glove and a black sock. Alpha Mike Foxtrot: Adios, motherfuckers. Aluminum Cloud: The F- 1. Tomcat. Already Broke: The USS Arliegh Burke. Anchors and Spurs: The famous dance club at NAVSTA San Diego where many a lonely Navy wife has broken the seventh commandment. Many sailors find this amusing until it happens to them. Also called "Cankers and Sores."Angles and Dangles (Submarine Service): (a reference to) placing a submarine at crazy angles and in crazy positions soon after leaving port, to see if anything breaks loose. Known as "at sea" by the surface Navy."Another Fine Navy Day!": An expression said (in a very cheery manner) on occasions when, in fact, it is not a Fine Navy Day at all. Anymouse (adjective): Anonymous. Used to describe the safety system whereby sailors can drop anonymous recommendations into a locked box.
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