This term may be used pejoratively (see Pogey bait), as no one but Marines are interested in pogues or baiting homosexuals. A form of non-judicial punishment in which a sailor finds himself standing tall in front of the old man when he has really screwed the pooch. "Whatever happens on WESTPAC stays on WESTPAC.". Used for a variety of reasons such as training, "AOM's," "Roll-ems," etc Rednose: An individual who has crossed the Antarctic Circle. As in "side walking, bug-eyed beach creature". "It was a Butt Puckering experience.". Royal Baby: Originally the fattest man on the ship, chosen as part of Neptune's court during Shellback initiation, which includes kissing his belly. San Dog: A sailor stationed in San Diego, or the base itself. a lounge lizard Joe (Cup of Joe): (A cup of) coffee. See also "Blue Shirt. ", these items have very limited use--one specific evolution--and therefore could also refer to a sailor with only one skill or is qualified on only one watch station. Goat Fuck Operation: A situation in which every possible aspect fails or goes "sideways". These recruits usually end up getting ASMO'ed to a company that is earlier in training. Joe Navy: Another term for a lifer with no life outside the Navy. Let's get going!" As opposed to other. Material condition: Status open or closed, of various fittings, hatches, etc, which are denoted by a letter. V3 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the Hangar Deck. During WW2 the name referred to an animated cartoon character in a number of situations which showed servicemen how NOT to perform. Public." Often concern radical changes to the ship's schedule. No-Shitter: A sea story which is mostly (never completely) fictional, and unverifiable as well. Smoke Check: What results from wiring something incorrectly. The USS IWO JIMA LPH-2, IYAOYAS: Unofficial acronym commonly found on the uniforms of airedales who specialize in ordnance handling. It is expected that the sailor will not have another girlfriend that same evening and not get caught with another on a subsequent evening. "Got your six": looking out for your or your buddy's ass; refers to a clock dial. Flux capacitor: New members of a CVN's MMR will be sent to retrieve the "flux capacitor" from the OOW in the reactor control room. Everyone else working while you watch the clouds go by. ", Ricky Fishing: Masturbation. FIDO: Fuck It! Lifer Locker: Lounge used by E-6's onboard ship. cake eater a slap-in-the-face term used by Terry of the Mighty Ducks, he reffers to his teammate as a "cake eater" that means that his teammate eats more cake than anyone on his team combined. The near universal habit of repeating the last word in an acronym, e.g. Ricky Lawnmower: Nailclippers, used to trim stray threads from uniforms. Anal Palace: The fast attack submarine USS Annapolis. Carpet Bombing. May also refer to the anti-exposure suits used by aircrews in the case of a water landing in cold environments. Cake-eater: Derogative term for officers. For instance, pull-tab sodas are referred to as "Haji Sodas" due to their ubiquitous presence in the Fifth Fleet AOR. Mamasan: Proprietor of a bar or other such establishment where sex may be procured or negotiated. Usually speaks in unintelligible english with a heavy New England or southern accent. 1D10T or ID10T: A mythical substance that new Sailors are sent in search of as a joke. FTN Striker: Sailor whose stated goal/desire is to get discharged. Bravo fires burn flammable liquids. Game can be played by partners. Branch: Lowest organizational level in most naval commands. Penis Anus: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). 4MC: Emergency communications circuit that overrides sound powered phone communications to alert controlling stations to a casualty. Only larger, self-sufficient ships can operate on these waters. XO: Executive Officer: The second-in-Command of a ship, aviation squadron or shore command, second in authority to the Commanding Officer. )See Fast Cruise. Department: Highest organizational level in most naval commands. Call an Audible: American football term refers to the quarterback changing the play in the last minute based on Wrinkle Bomb: A uniform worn by a sailor that is wrinkled so badly that it looks like the sailor slept in it. i.e. Anyone who has been designated with this nickname is most likely a lifer who has no life outside the navy. Monkey and a football: Short for "A monkey trying to fuck a football, and the football is winning." Big O boat, USS Oriskany CVA34, Also called the Mighty O boat, After the fire of 10/26,1966 she was called the USS Zippo by some. SMIB: Southern Maryland In-Bred. USS Oriskany CVA34, Carriers today are designated as CV, During the VietNam error the A added to CV stood for attack carrier. Quarters: A gathering of all the people in the organization. A part of a Cake-Eater's shame. 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. Also called the "high seas." Players are first dealt 1 card each then 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13, 13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. So named because one can't do anything without a chit, especially one that is "lost in routing". Term for throwing something overboard; refers to the "deep six", the lowest. Examples: "Hey, this is no shit, but I once blah blah blah" or "Hey this is a no-shitter, I got a buddy who once blah blah blah", NUG: New Useless Guy. Or, the ship's navigator. If it goes through a bulkhead, it's a door. LDOs need their Good Conduct ribbons every bit as much as Linus needs his security blanket. (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. What does cake-eaters expression mean? Manatee: A dependent wife, usually in Pensacola or Jacksonville that is Manatee fat even though her husband has maintained the same basic size during their marriage. cake-eaters phrase. Officers are O-Gangers. Dog zebra: Closing fittings or doors for light discipline at night. I dont want to die.. Woop: A cadet at the US Military Academy (West Point). Also known as Extra Military Instruction (EMI). NEC codes identify a nonrating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes. ". To overthink an easy task. Bravo Bozo: Derisive term that is the opposite of Bravo Zulu. Kluck: n. masc. NAMTRADET: Naval Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment. B.O.C.O.D: "Beat Off Cut Off Date": The date prior to returning home from a deployment on which a man should stop masturbating in order to save himself up for his wife or girlfriend. Splice the Main Brace: A party; generally involving alcohol. Mt. Also sailor(s) who head for the quarterdeck immediately after "shift colors.". See also SERP. Lady Boy: A transsexual prostitute found most frequently in Thailand and the Philippines. CG: Cruiser, Guided Missile, class of ship. V0 Division: Admin offices. Ramp Strike: When an aircraft gets drastically low while attempting to land on a carrier and strikes the "round down," or stern of the ship, with devastating results. Donut: A floating device used to store oily waste pumped out of the bilges in port. Same as meat-ball. Never washed, except as a prank by disgruntled juniors. Watch condition: Ship's readiness condition:(Denoted by Roman numerals) I: maximum readiness (GQ) all hands at their battle stations, material condition Zebra set (maximum damage control readiness.) Cat's meow: Something splendid or stylish. Also called "Four fans of freedom," a desirable platform for airedales who have no wish to spend any time whatsoever at sea. Dirty-shirt wardroom: (Aircraft Carrier): Forward wardroom immediately below the flight deck for pilots wearing (sweaty) flight gear and working ship's officers. Really, really, really early in the morning. VA: Fixed wing attack Aircraft Squadrons. COD: Carrier Onboard Delivery: The C-2 Greyhound, which ferries people and supplies to and from a carrier on a regular basis. War Chicken: A derogatory term for the Special Warfare Insignia earned by Navy SEALS. Dammit: Proper way to read an exclamation point quietly. ", Black Pants: An enlisted sailor below the rank of E-7 (Chief Petty Officer). Frog Hog: A female who hangs around Navy SEALs. Also stands for "Fun Time Navy" around higher chain of command to save face in front of said chain of command, yet "secretly" means "Fuck the Navy." A sailor that has not yet earned their Submarine Warfare Qualification (Dolphins). LOST: Line Of Sight Tasking: when a senior officer, usually the XO, tasks the first poor bastard JO who walks across his path with some time-consuming, inane project that he knows absolutely nothing about. Baby Birdfarm: A helicopter carrier/amphibious assault ship. The rating badge icon looked like a bar stool. OS's constitute "OI Division.". Butter Bar: The single gold bar on the khaki uniform of an Ensign (Navy) or 2nd Lieutenant (USMC) By extension, an Ensign, or any new officer fresh from OCS, the Naval Academy, or NROTC. Usually it was gray, loud and smoking when it landed. JARTGO: Just Another Reason To Get Out. A.K.A. Wayspouse: Sailors' spouses waiting on the pier, if sufficiently overweight that they could be used as navigation waypoints. Chit Chipper: Paper Shredder. Consists of classroom and pool instruction and culminates with the dreaded "Dilbert Dunker" and "Helo Dunker. Fuzznuts: A young sailor, one not long out of puberty. Also called the Possibilities of the Day or Plan of Deception because the plan can change without notice. Cruise widow: A sailor's wife. HCO: Helo Control Officer, talks to each pilot as he makes his approach to a small boy (See LSO). This results in about four hours of sleep per cycle.). ", Black Shoe: Sometimes shortened to just "Shoe." Brig Chaser: The sailor who escorts a prisoner to the brig. cake-eaternoun. The most junior officer aboard ship, who has to handle the most demeaning or illegal duties demanded by HQ. Flying the Bravo: Menstruating; from the signal flag, which is all-red, one meaning of which is "I am discharging dangerous goods." Place where food is prepared for consumption. Fashion Show: A series of individual personnel inspections conducted in each uniform the sailor owns. Sometimes referred to as "Tango Uniform". "Carry on" allows personnel to continue whatever they were doing. When the wardroom is short on baby Ensigns and/or in shipyard overhaul periods the 1st Lt may be a Chief Petty Officer. Skidmark: The shit stains that one gets in one's underwear (see Skivvies) that are the result of wiping with cheap government toilet paper. Bug Juice Sunrise: Orange with a splash of Red. LPOD: Last Plane On Deck: The time when all aircraft should be on the ground. 90 Day Wonder, 90 Day Miracle: OCS graduate (as opposed to a graduate of four-year Naval Academy or ROTC training). Sometimes used to connect CIC to Engineering. From Hawaiian. Port and Report: A watch stood without relief. 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. Rider: (1) Most often associated with the submarine service; an individual aboard a submarine not a member of the crew who is assigned to the sub for a period of time to perform a specific mission; usually intelligence related. Oscar: The buoyant dummy used during man-overboard drills. Worn by nukes and submarine crewmembers to measure radiation received over time. "John and I were buds on the but then he went sinker and I never heard from him again.". JO-JO: Pronounced "joe-joe." Veal Wheels: Veal Parmesan. In an alternative version one will be pregnant. Term used to describe a sailor who has just failed out of a rather difficult A-School (Nuc, ET, AT) and will now head to the fleet (and obvious deployment) undesignated. The morale boost comes from watching a fresh sailor running back and forth across a flight deck with a 10 foot pole, while crew members call out monkey sightings. 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. ("Set material condition Zebra throughout the ship" is part of the standard GQ alarm.). Skimmer, Skimmer Puke: Surface sailor (this term is also used in other English-speaking navies - the RN, RCN and RAN). Nairobi trail markers. Seachest: Ballast intake/discharge portals below the waterline of a ship. Trips to the beach are generally low key. Retired RMs may have a ZUT certificate or even a ZUT tattoo. Grotopotamus: The rather large ladies that graze around the Groton, CT area. There are generally four runs that must be successfully completed. Topsider: Anyone who is not a nuke, or Engineer. CIWS: Close In Weapon System. Carl Prison: "America's Favorite Carrier," the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Primarily heard in US. If a longer term "relationship" is desired by both parties, the "bar fine" can be paid in advance as "steady papers." Not a single aspect is successful. A common-sense way of saving it is to wet down while taking a shower and then TURN OFF THE WATER. ChuHai Stand: One of two standing-room only drinking establishments in the Honch. that can be moved around to indicate aircraft position and status on an aircraft carrier. TLD (Nuclear): Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeter. Used to be called "Company Commander.". Strikers are sailors that enlist without a guaranteed rate (job), with the intention of floating around until they find a department where they fit in. There are no monkeys trying to board the ship. ", TAD or TDY: Temporary Additional Duty or Temporary Duty, "Take suction on a seat cushion:" alternative form of "pucker factor. Stacking: The act of crapping on top of some one elses crap when the toilets are secured. "Yeah that was fucking crazy; we came damn near", Seaman Schmuckatelli: Generic name for a sailor, used in a similar manner as "Joe Blow" or "John Q. B.O.H.I.C.A Key Naval Air Station Key West was located on Boca Chica Key, Florida. Whidbey Whale: A dependent wife that is Orca fat even though her husband has maintained the same basic size during their marriage. Also used to collectively refer to all the officers at a command. F.U.B.I.S. Midnight Ops: The best time to get something done when there are not as many witnesses around. As in "They were standing around playing grab-ass. Dilbert: Fictional and clueless cartoon character used in WWII era training material to demonstrate what NOT to do in naval aviation. 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