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. shitty kitty: Crews nickname given to CV-63, USS Kittyhawk. Sex is universally expected, although technically not required. Food served to the midwatch. However, the Royal Navy takes nicknames to an entirely different level. P.A.P.E.R.C.L.I.P. Resembles a pile of dog poop. ", Boner Garage: USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD-6). Originated during World War II when Admiral "Bull" Halsey designated one officer to oversee wardroom functions. Apocryphally, a show in which women have sex with dogs and ponies: Sailors may claim to have witnessed such shows in. Bully Big Dick: The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Only the information one needs to know in a given situation, with nothing else to waste one's time. (F)AWs enjoy it though. 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. Cunt Hair: A very small unit of measurement, used when eyeballing something. "), Pier tender: A ship that never gets under way. Do not stand near one of the speakers without hearing protection. Drive On! Colours which is an allusion to either the former requirement to tar long hair : Fuck You Buddy, I'm Just A Reservist. ChuHai Stand: One of two standing-room only drinking establishments in the Honch. USS Immobile Bay: USS Mobile Bay (CG-53). Joe Shit-in-the-rag Man / Joe Shit the Rag man / Joe Shit Charlie the Rag Man: An under-performing sailor. It is sometimes used by seniors praising subordinates in one form or another. Radio girls: Derogatory term for Radiomen used by personnel in engineering ratings who do not believe they do any "real work." Generally refers to the ship's engineering plant being online, e.g. Blowing the ___ Fleet: Performing oral sex on a prostitute (in reference to the fact that said prostitute may have had sex with the entirety of the named fleet). Dilbert often paid dearly for his ignorance, lack of attention to detail, or carelessness. Girl Scout Training Aid: A complete pepperoni (a sausage roughly 1-2 inches wide and 2-3 feet long). 2JV: Engineering sound-powered circuit. Mess Deck Intelligence: Rumors (mostly false) that spread throughout the ship like wildfire. Like a Big Dog: Doing something in a big way; Something larger than life that is happening; Being aggressive, mean with a loud growl. Chest Candy: Decorative military ribbons and medals worn on the chest. ), but does not have the skills to compete successfully. Coffin Locker: A personal storage area located underneath a sailor's rack. Field Day: All hands clean-up. Broke-dick: Technical term describing malfunctioning or inoperable equipment. Humped the bunk: Screwed up. "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.". (2) Somewhat derogatory reference to a sailor that takes too many chances, or attempts to constantly play the hero. Loop, Looper: An officer, usually a LT or LCDR, who is an admiral's aide. VAW: Fixed Wing Carrier Airborne Early Warning aircraft Squadrons. Usually the only small bit of privacy found on a ship. "I thought you wanted us back early for the inspection, Sir!" 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. One popular folk etymology suggests that the name derives from Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels' reforms of the Navy, specifically his abolition of the officers' wine mess and institution of coffee as the strongest drink available on Navy ships. Divisions are sometimes divided into branches or work centers. 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. Honey-ko: A reference to a male sailor or his girlfriend for the evening. The hinge also limits the LCDRs head movement to the foreaft axis. USS Slurpeefish: The USS SAN FRANCISCO. What nickname is given to a sailor with the surname 'Smith'? It is EXTREMELY loud to overcome the jet noise on the flight deck. 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. That's also a boondoggle. Seabag Inspection: Formal uniform/personal item inspection for an E-4 and below sailor upon check in to a new command. Bolter: Failed attempt at an arrested landing on a carrier by a fixed-wing aircraft. "Well, one alfa main feed booster pump went limp dick so we put one bravo online.". Bells repeat themselves every 4 hours. Share. Fresh Water Navy (derogatory) members of the US Coast Guard. Differs from "VERTREP.". A great place to catch up on scuttlebutt and unwind after a long day. 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. 1D10T or ID10T: A mythical substance that new Sailors are sent in search of as a joke. 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. Monkey cum: White scrubbing liquid used to clean grease pencil from status boards. Can also be used to describe the status of a person whose plan has gone awry. (1974), Boot Camp: Term used to refer to the eight week basic training course held at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. 2-10-2: 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. Nomenclature used to identify a bird to boot sailors. Triced Up: Trapped in a rack more cramped then usual, as a result of shipmates opening one's rack while one is sleeping in it (after they discover one forgot to secure it shut before getting in). In general, the CO makes policy, the XO enforces it, hence the name. Hoover: The S-3B Viking, mostly due to its unique engine noises. Mess line: The straight line of the buttoned shirt over the fly of the trousers. Scuttle: A smaller, sealable, opening in a larger, heavier door or hatch. Generally only applied to someone who has earned the speaker's respect. 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?! Some things to consider while coming up with a nickname for Sailor are here: 1. Shit-on-a-shingle: Creamed chipped beef on toast. A "madame.". A spout connected to a 5 Gallon fuel can. Salt Cookies: Sugar cookies when the boats Culinary Specialist confuses salt for sugar. Mae West: (Old) term for a life jacket, due to the resemblance of the chest floats to the busty actress. voluntarily relinquishes his/her title to a "second-termer" that gets out of the Navy earlier who exhibits extreme disgruntlement and is generally accepted by the "first-termers" as one of their own. Punishment for screwing up or being a Rock. Jack of the Dust: The cook in charge of the galley storerooms. These seals also keep all flatulence inside the suit, where it remains hot and mixes with ball sweat, pitstink, and various other foulness. ", Grab-ass: Any kind of unstructured group socialization or horse-play, usually during working hours. Rack Burns: Reddish marks seen on the face of a sailor who has just emerged from sleeping in his/her rack. Bar fine: Fee paid to the manager ("mamasan") of a bar (generally adjacent to the former Naval Base Subic, former Naval Air Station Cubi Point, or former Clark Air Base in the Philippines) for letting a "hostess" take the night off. Boat School: Nickname for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) at Annapolis, MD. The worst ones are "drive-by shitbombs," where someone pokes their head in, "throws the shitbomb" and leaves. It wasnt unheard of to see a Machinist Mate also occupy the position. Some black shoes say "Live by the gouge, die by the gouge." Fat Boy: Derogatory term for Amphibious Ships used by bridge officers on cruisers and destroyers. Example: "The fuckin' aux drain pump is fuckin' broke-dick.". Refers to the brace cable used to hold the mainmast of a sailing ship upright. So called because it is the 5th branch of the armed forces, yet falls under the control of the Department of Homeland Security. Radioactive Rudolph: Reindeer meat brought onboard in Scandinavian Ports, especially soon after the Chernobyl meltdown. Scullery: The washroom on board a ship for eating implements such as knives, forks, trays, and cups. A similar system was used for surface ships. On submarines it's called the Maneuvering Watch. Cannon balls: Baked, candied apples served to midshipmen at the Naval Academy on special occasions. Pump and Dump: A term in Boot Camp, normally used by RDCs allowing Recruits time to use the Head. Consists of classroom and pool instruction and culminates with the dreaded "Dilbert Dunker" and "Helo Dunker. Derives from Port Orchard, Washington, across Sinclair Inlet from PSNS. Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key. Get Fucked or Fuck-Off from your Navy equals and lower in rank. The first Sailor to smile loses and is required to buy a round. 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.". Golden Shellback: A sailor who crossed the International Date Line and Equator at the same time. These are 19 terms only sailors will understand 1. 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. Punching Holes: When a submarine is underway submerged, as in "Punching Holes in the Ocean". Motto: "With Love from a rubber glove". For those who experience it for the first time, there is an onboard, light hearted initiation ceremony that takes place to record and remember the experience by. A-Farts is received via satellite all over the world and offers a variety of shows. Aviation Queer: The enlisted rating AQ, Aviation Fire Control Technician; since merged into Aviation Electronics Technician (AT). Carrier Strike Group (CSG): See "Battle Group. 17, 2023. Pussy patch: Transdermal scopolamine patch for seasickness. (example: 1/3, 2/3, Full, Standard, Flank, B1/3, B2/3, BI, BEM), Benny: A treat or reward, derived from "Benefit.". FTN: Fuck the Navy (common epithet used when complaining about naval policies or regulations). Can be a collateral duty for a commissioned officer or more frequently, a civilian contractor's primary duty. Helo Dunker: Dreaded training device that all naval aircrew and pilots must endure every few years when they complete water survival training, or swims. Designed to simulate crashing a helo at sea, it is basically a huge metal drum with seats and windows that is lowered into a pool and then flipped upside down with the passengers strapped into it. )"Have a great day"! Splash: Name earned by a sailor who has had the good fortune to be recovered after accidentally falling overboard until the ship returns home from deployment. Can also refer to the air wing itself, as in CAG-1, CAG-5 or CAG-14. 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. HTC: Known as a Hull Tech Chief or slang for "Head Turd chaser" or Home Town Civilian, a term designated to any active-duty sailor about to retire. The term Blue Nose seems to be quite appropriate here. ", Black Pants: An enlisted sailor below the rank of E-7 (Chief Petty Officer). Jughead: US Marine, so called because their "high and tight" haircuts make their heads look like inverted jugs in profile. Derives from Bremerton, Washington, where there is a base at and around which such females are common. Pit: (1) A sailor's rack or bunk. "My guys are two-blocked.". In modern times it is an aluminum rubbish bowl. Shallow Water Surface Pukes: members of the Coast Guard, from the viewpoint of a bubblehead. It is sometimes cured by a "Channel Fever Shot," a slap or kick to the backside. "M-Crud" MCRD: Marine Corps Recruit Depot. AFTA: Advanced First Term Avionics: Part of the advanced electronics schooling package, reserved for AT's AQ's and AX's for advanced training. Tweek and Peak: To fine tune something (uniform, rack, hair, etc); usually for inspection preparation. I never heard any. Double Digit Midget: A short-timer, someone who is less than 100 days from retirement, EAOS, or being discharged to civilian life. Beer Day: On many navy ships, even in the present day, all hands are given 2 beers if they are underway without a port call for a given period of time generally 45 days. Nuke Striker: Perjorative term used by nukes to describe a coner that asks endless questions about the operations of the nuclear power plant. A ship's bumper sticker was authorized by the CO and were printed by the thousands until the CO found out what BOHICA meant. Also, a wet dream induced by ship's motion. NFG: Non-Functioning Gear: Used typically on Tags placed on electronics indicating malfunction description. (This is a holdover from when all climbing was done by ladders.). Uncle Sam's Confused Group (USCG): The US Coast Guard. ", D.U.B. VX: Fixed Wing Experimental Aircraft Squadrons. The different services have nomenclature, terms, humorous nicknames and titles that are applied to the various experiences that are unique to each service. Often scrawled on the walls of toilet stalls by sailors who have been assigned to clean it for a reason. Tears & Rainbows: Army nickname after COVID-19 panic USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), Tip of the Sword: Nickname for USS Midway (homported in Yokosuka, Japan). Yes, it has the obvious ones Ali Barber, Mini Cooper and Albert Hall. See "Budweiser". There are many funny nicknames for a sailor that sound quite hilarious. Mags: Place to store ammunition and weapons in warships and fortifications. TLD (Nuclear): Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeter. Example: Chief Coffeedrinker: "Why did you do this? Seabee: A member of the Construction Battalions. Contrast with the "Blue Water" Navy or "CRU-DES." (hence nickname). CASREP: Casualty Report: Report to higher authority something which is inoperative, OOC (out of commission), and the impact on readiness. Can also refer to the traditionally profanity-laced language patterns of sailors. or " Aw, Boop!" (2) Former Action Guy: Any SO, SB, EOD, ND, or FMF Recon Corpsman or any other parachute-qualified member who is in a position where they cannot maintain their jump quals, or goes into a different warfare community. Also "Neurotic" for a midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC). In the Navy, the sailors call each other by different terms. Follies are held about every 6 to 8 weeks while on deployment. Field expedient ___: Anything that is made or done ad hoc in the field. Term for throwing something overboard; refers to the "deep six", the lowest. WebIn the eighteenth century and probably before, a list was given to the officer or mate of the watch, containing the names of men unable to report for duty. Rot-Cee: Slang for ROTC, Reserve Officer Training Corps. New England Rate Grabber: Enlisted member with the goal of (and succeeding in) making rate (promotion) quickly. Cell Block 70: The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), so called on account of her never ending berthings and overall resemblance to a prison. See also "Love Boat." Have a Navy Day: Has two separate meanings. USS Loungechair: The fictional ship sailors serve on when they retire. Also a Variance on the rules. Web Snipe: The term used to describe sailors that work below decks, usually those that are assigned to engineering rates, such as Machinists' Mates, Boilermen, Enginemen, Hull The different language nickname. Refers to anything impressive or greatly exceeding what is required. PFM: "Pure Fucking Magic", term applied to when things work, but one doesn't know how or why but they work. What about SECF, does anyone have a certain name for them? Hot Wash - An immediate after-action or exercise critique. Signs the card of slimy pollywogs after crossing the line, making them Trusted Shellbacks. Typically, as a hazing ritual, sailors fresh out of boot camp are sent out on a wild goose chase to retrieve a, "Portable", Pad Eye. Common departments are combat systems (combination of some operations/weapons department divisions) supply, admin, deck, engineering, operations, and maintenance. To ELTs, it's "Superior Mechanic, Almost God.". rent-a-cops, pecker checker, weener screener, they have to watch you piss for a piss test, EM's are also sometimes called Electrical Monkeys, and Nuke EM and ET's are sometimes collectively referred to as "Wire Biters". Also see "cannon ball.". Also sailor(s) who head for the quarterdeck immediately after "shift colors.". Pucker Factor: Tension caused by high stress during a difficult or dangerous evolution. Skimmer, Skimmer Puke: Surface sailor (this term is also used in other English-speaking navies - the RN, RCN and RAN). Cold Shot, Cold Cat: A catapult launch from a carrier in which insufficient speed is attained to generate lift. WebHere are some common ways a soldier receives a nickname: 1. Gaff Off: To ignore or purposely fail to show proper respect to someone more senior, such as by blowing off an assigned task, by not saluting, or by using improper forms of address. A dangerous thing for a sailor to be around Pearl Harbor, as some of the natives see them as easy targets for crime, especially when local law-enforcement doesn't seem to care. Everyone else working while you watch the clouds go by. John Wayne toilet paper: Toilet paper that is rough, tough, and takes shit from no one. Pencil whip: (1) Filling out a form with mostly imaginary data or fluff. Sikandar Ali. When one goes off, the other takes his place (three men share two racks). Not to be confused with "screwing the pooch" which refers to royally messing up a task. Usually involving near beer and barbecue. When an aviator flies an aircraft into the clouds, can no longer see the earth or the horizon, and is dependent on instruments for navigation, he is said to be "in the goo." Derived from an arcane method of reading signal strength. More recently referred to as a Carrier Strike Group (CSG). May be followed by a "wetting down. G.I. 4JG: Communications circuit used by V4 Fuels Division to coordinate flight deck fueling operations between the flight deck and below decks pump and filter rooms. Turd Chasers: Nickname for individuals assigned to the Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) and Seabees Utilities Man (UT) rating because their shipboard and base duties include plumbing. Can also be used to refer to any sailor not expected to be very bright, who is young and naive, or one who has screwed up in some way: "And you've got Seaman Timmy on the .50 cal.". CSO: Combat Systems Officer: Officer responsible for maintenance of a ship's combat system (gun, missile, radar, command control and communications systems). From Hawaiian. a Seaman/Airman/Fireman, getting out of line with a Chief Petty Officer. The cold shoulders from civilians persist in certain Navy towns. Pronounced as "one dee ten tee", "one delta ten tango", "eye dee ten tee", or "idiot". Batphone: A dedicated outside telephone line (not for personal use) typically for shore power or security purposes. Often performed with a white glove and a black sock. A department on aircraft carriers and Naval Air Stations responsible for maintaining aircraft sub assemblies. Used to describe a piece of equipment that no longer functions and is "out of commission.". Only qualified medical personnel can recommend SIQ, and only the command can authorize it. There are several female nicknames for sailors and each of these has different meanings. Powder Monkey: Term referring to a sailor sent back and forth for an item, usually tasked to retrive something from below-decks; derives from young boys who served on wooden ships that retrieved powder for broadside firing. Also known as a "Splash guard.". Sometimes used as a threat of punishment or retribution - "Do what I told you to do or I may have to hold an Easter Egg Hunt in your locker. : Fuck It, I Got My Orders: A refusal of a long or tough assignment near the end of a duty rotation. This 2-day class must be completed every few years by pilots and aircrew. Usually played at a level that would normally get you a ticket in town and is so distorted as to make it impossible to identify the song. Light off: To literally light the fire in a boiler. AIMD: Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department. 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: USS Neversail: (1) Any mock-up ship found in boot camp. WebWhat was the name for the British practice of kidnapping American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British Navy? Generally not considered to be a good situation. Drop a Chit: The act of filling out a request chit. Happy Sock: A sock used for masturbation. Usually used as part of a goose-chase. that can be moved around to indicate aircraft position and status on an aircraft carrier. SERP: Senior Enlisted Rest Period. Khaki Brigade: chiefs who start taking over an engineering casualty or going over to see what is going on. See, I Want One Jammed In My Ass, Little Pricks Hurt 2. More Affectionately "Tiny Little Dick." War Hawks (Henry Clay being the most well-known from Kentucky) What was the name for the members of Congress, most of whom were from the frontier states, that supported war with Great Britain in 1812? Alternately, often used by nukes to suggest someone ought to put forth at least a little thought before giving up on a problem. Operation GOLDENFLOW: A command-wide urinalysis test. C.L.I.P. 5MC: A circuit similar to the 1MC, except that it is only heard on the flight deck of an air-capable ship and in engineering spaces. Shower: In boot camp the recruits are inspected frequently. 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. Word Shitter: Another name for those embossing label makers. "Got your six": looking out for your or your buddy's ass; refers to a clock dial. One designated Port, and the other there is no other, only Port once again, hence the term re-Port. NON: "Needs of the Navy" a priority over anything to do with one's family or person; as in God, Country, Family. When anyone in the RN talks about 'a boat' then they mean a submarine. VC: Fixed Wing Composite aircraft squadrons. Rocks and Shoals: is an informal reference to the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, which was replaced in 1951 by the Uniform Code of Military Justice. or a dirt sailor's sleeping bag. See "Dome. RATT Shop: Place for flight deck personnel to cool off in the AC and take a nap while they get their "RATT" fixed. I'm Navy 150 I know Navy 83. Used pejoratively if the officer in question is overly proud of this fact. These films may be found on YouTube. Often symbolized by the wearing of a paperclip on the uniform in varying levels of prominence to indicate the sailor's level of disgruntlement. "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. Growler: A sound-powered phone, which is used like a telephone to call specific dialed in stations. Barney Clark: A slider topped with a fried egg. EIDWS: Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist. OBNOB: Only Black Nuke Onboard. Guns: A sailor in the Gunner's Mate rating. USS Backyard: A sailor's home of record, to which he or she happily returns upon discharge. Grotopotamus: The rather large ladies that graze around the Groton, CT area. (see EAOS above and Short timer below.). Sliders: Mess deck/chow hall hamburgers/cheeseburgers, so named for their high grease content and purported ability to 'slide' through the alimentary canal. Funds are paid by Greater Good Charities to benefiting organizations as a grant. Monkey shit: (1) A mix of a clay and fibers, used to plug up small holes around cables as they pass through a bulkhead. forecastle zoo: Game of naming everything on the forecastle which has an animal name, e.g. F.R.E.D. 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