Blowdown - A generic engineering term which can be used as noun or verb. The Liberty Program offers the opportunity to participate in fun and innovative adventures for all single, unaccompanied military members and their guests in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment. Cat (1) Catapult. REUNION 2010. According to legend, some ships have had such spaces which do not show up on the official blueprints at all. Corpen (1) A maneuver of a formation of ships. Contact Coordinator - (submarine) Senior Enlisted/Junior Officer that mans the submarine periscope during surface operations in order to help track and assess surface contacts. Coffee Mess An area, usually in a duty or working area, where coffee is made and served. Make Fast To tie off (a line) securely. Jostens makes it easy to mark this moment with beautiful, high-quality graduation announcements you can send to family and friends. The range and bearing to the closest point of another vessels passage, relative to your own. Also used as a phrase in flag or Morse comms. Low Pressure Blow all Main Ballast Tanks. Strong. (3) The sound-generating towed body of a NIXIE (q.v.) May be color-coded like the flight-deck jerseys. There are times when you can almost feel it in the air that something is going to go down over the weekend. Other types of arresting gear, ashore and afloat, involve complicated braking mechanisms. USFK. a diver who wears the spherical metal helmet of a Navy diver). All styles include allowing squared or rounded gradual tapers in the back of the head. Call the Ball - A radio transmission to a pilot requesting that he report when he has sighted the BALL during approach to the carrier, or the action of reporting same. Traditionally, the PORKCHOP buys rope, but as soon as you cut a piece off of the spool, it is called line. (2) The equator. Dry Thrust (Aviation) Thrust rating of an aircraft jet engine without afterburner. "Ordinary Seaman Bloggins screwed up again." BAM Originally this term meant Bad-Ass Marine. May be due to a crash, location of an aircraft, gear or personnel, or the condition of the deck surface. These lifejackets have an orange canvas cover which leaves nasty stains on white uniforms, even when not covered with grease or other crud. In common usage, to lose SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. In field use (ashore), A-gear may be a device as simple as lengths of chain connected to a CROSS-DECK PENDANT (q.v. Refers to Russian 'trawlers' (or, more recently, purpose-built ships) stationed off NATO ports and following major fleet units. Alert Five - Aircraft on five-minute alert. A method of defining an altitude with respect to local ground elevations. Cake Hole Mouth. to perform scutwork such as busing tables, washing dishes, etc. Funding Opportunities. In extremely cold temperatures, the brass monkey shrank more than the iron cannon balls, and the stack of balls would collapseor perhaps ice which formed under the balls pushed them up enough to break them loose. Green Board An obsolete term used in submarines to indicate status of various hull openings, and therefore the ability of the boat to submerge safely. The CDP is replaced periodically, depending on the number of times it has been engaged. Also seen as Kipperland, i.e. Senior enlisted onboard a submarine; acts as liaison between the crew and the XO. 0.7 Elder falwell The Rev. Visit www.libertycall.com and @LibertyCallDistilling. The same light pattern is sometimes echoed on an external array on or near the nose gear, so that aircraft AOA can be determined by the LSO. Jetsam does not float. Main Space - Engine room or fire room or, collectively, both/all. Liberty Call A Marine exchanges greetings with a loved one at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Aug. 29, 2019, during liberty call, when families got to see new Marines before they. See also BOW ARRAY. It is replaced periodically, as it is worn down by contact with the deck or by field arrestment. A mass spectrometer that samples the atmosphere on submarines. "Ready to answer bells" means the engine room is ready for maneuvering orders. ), or "Seaman Jones". The term originates from the use of semaphore flags for visual signals. The BENO Box was notorious for long on-station assignments, during which time there would "Be No Liberty, Be No Women, Be No Nothing! Military Power - Aviation term for maximum 'dry' power, i.e. Unless you think the army is better, in which case good riddance! AUX - Pronounced ox. (1) Verbal shorthand for 'auxiliary', as when referring to a machinery space, 'Aux One'. 5,531 talking about this. Grinder (1) Obstacle course. So called because they can wreak havoc on the shins of those new to shipboard life. Mass confusion and chaos. (2) (RCN) Vague or impractical suggestion. US Navy's guided missile destroyer USS Nitze paid a visit to Istanbul as part of scheduled port call in Turkey amid the tensions between two countries A US statement says the visit is an opportunity to further strengthen "long-standing and vital partnership" with Turkey. Handsomely Executed carefully or deliberately. Anchor Clanker - (1) Boatswain's Mate. Designed to prevent, or at least limit, water entry. Dont do it now though, youll go to real a** pounding jail. Bells (1) A system of marking the time aboard ship. Centrifugal acceleration threw the masses outward, so "balls out" refers to maximum possible engine speed. Hollywood shower - An excessively long shower. Back in Battery - Originally an artillery term for a gun which has completed its recoil/postfiring cycle and is ready to fire again. Typically, a 180-degree turn to the downwind leg at 4.5-6 G's (depending on speed of entry and type of aircraft). Legacy Athletic Liberty Flames Red The Main Event Adjustable Hat. Not only may BALL indications be erroneous, but upward deck movement combined with aircraft descent rate may result in damaging impact at touchdown. pressure altitude). Grape - (1) Easy pickings, esp. Reaches all spaces on a ship. marked with an 'X' ('X-ray, in the phonetic alphabet) must be closed. Boomer Widow The wife of a boomer sailor, if she chooses to stray while hes on patrol. Also seen as 'splash', 'float check', 'float test'. Class Alpha Fire A fire which leaves ashes. Indexer (Aviation) In most common usage, the indicator lights mounted on an aircrafts glare shield to indicate AOA during an approach to landing. (obsolete, from 'Jack Tar') (2) The Union Jack, a small flag flown from the jackstaff on the bow of USN ships inport; has a blue field and 50 white stars. $25.00 . Across the board in every branch there are ranks earned through time in grade. Buddy Fucker Someone who will not stand up for, or defend, a friend or shipmate, or someone who screws over a shipmate. Regular: $2499. The money you spend using MWR programs and services is reinvested into the overall program. There are tell-tale signs more obvious that others. So called from the fouled anchor rate badge. CAP - Combat Air Patrol. Based on the recommendation from the V-22 Joint Program Office, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Navy issued a time limit, via fleet bulletin, on the V-22 . A. J. Squared-Away The mythical sailor who always has his stuff together. The etiquette of the wardroom, which is usually fairly formal, is also relaxed in the dirty shirt wardroom. Ganked Stolen. IPAC PROGRAM. Coaming The raised lip around a hatch. Gedunk Medal National Defense Service Medal. See also FLOTSAM. Spring lines tend forward or aft of their attachment point. (3) In general, the area of the ship from which conn orders are given. Forces and United Nations Command multinational Forces. You have been warned. Active Homing A homing (guidance) method where the missile provides its own signal (typically either radar or sonar) transmissions and homes in on the energy reflected off the target. Similar to the COB, but for surface, shore, and aviation commands. POOW was best watch. Can also refer to the Carrier Air Group commander. Can be used as a noun ("Look at the piece of FOD I picked up.") a woman Marine. Box the Compass (1) To name all the points of the compass. Liberty Call teddies in the navy collection. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY 121 BLAKE ROAD ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND 21402-1300 USNA INSTRUCTION 1050.lA USNAINST 1050.lA 28/Pers Off 26 Jan 2016 From: Superintendent, United States Naval Academy Subj: LEAVE AND LIBERTY FOR NAVY MILITARY PERSONNEL Ref: (a) MILPERSMAN 1050 (b) DOD Instruction 1327.06 (c) NAVADMIN 252/10 (d . Accelerated Stall (Aviation) A stall which occurs during accelerated flight, i.e. AGI - Auxiliary, Intelligence Gathering, aka 'Tattletale'. [citation needed], The Boatswain's Call Photos and Diagrams, A guide to the Robert S. Benner photographs of boatswains' whistles, 19761995, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Boatswain%27s_call&oldid=1094575612. Can be used for various applications, such as maintaining clean airflow in the engine, anti-icing, air conditioning, or to provide start air to another engine. (2) (surface) A small ceramic frog used as a talisman to prevent loss of the load (see LOSE THE LOAD). CINCHOUSE Commander In Chief of the House, i.e. in ACM, or a PQS signature obtained from a friend. Nowadays more a term of respect for the age of its denizens. Primarily an aviation term, although it is applicable to other fluid environments such as a ships propeller in water. (3) Any small vessel incapable of making regular independent voyages on the high seas. Liberty Card A CHIT granting permission for a junior enlisted sailor to go on liberty. Originally, the bitter end of a mooring line was taken to the bitts to secure it.Bittersweet - A radio call signifying that friendly aircraft are in danger from a surface AAW missile launch, or that the presence of friendly aircraft is preventing a missile shot. An obsolete term; replaced with TAU (q.v.). The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host a Proposers Day in support of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001123S0025, Faithful Integrated Reverse-Engineering and Exploitation (FIRE) program on March 16-17, 2023 at the Booz Allen Hamilton Auditorium located at 8283 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 The terms meaning today is to reveal a secret. It is also flown from the yardarm when a court martial or court of inquiry is in session aboard. 9-thread line); larger line is sized by its circumference (rather than diameter). PLEASE CALL (DSN) 252-3328 OR 252-2904 / (COMM) 0956-50-3328 OR 0956-50-2904 First Cut-Off: 6/07/2019 . Held when a vessel crosses the Equator. "Grand Slam with birds" signifies a kill with missiles. United States Forces Korea (USFK) is responsible for supporting and training joint ROK-U.S. Ex Short for exercise. Some forms: mobex (an evolution involving a mob, i.e. God Botherer - (RN) The chaplain. ARAB - (UK) Arrogant Regular Army Bastard. Often involves the barter of coffee or other food items. USN usage, 'Jack o' the Dust.' Bulkheading - Loudly criticizing a fellow officer. Hack - (1) Informal confinement to quarters or to squadron spaces. See also "TEARDROP". Sailing ships which were becalmed here often had to throw live cargo such as livestock over the side to conserve water. All-Navy Sports. Advance is the forward progress made between the time that the rudder is put over and the time the ship is steady on her new course. Can be induced by magnitude or duration of the G load, the rate at which G's are applied, or a combination of these factors. Allows up to six weapons to be hung on a single set of shackles, depending on weight and other limitations. Bloggins - (RN) The catch-all name. Gawkers, Walkers, and Talkers - Off-duty personnel. Failure to do so means daily mandatory study hours supervised by the duty Chief. If you are hearing-impaired, dial 711 for your state's number for TTY/TDD access E-mail: general.info@ny.frb.org Markets & Policy Implementation Economic Research Financial Institution Supervision Liberty is 'time off' from the daily work routine. Chicken of the Sea - Ballistic missile submarine, or a crewmember of same; the nature of their mission is to avoid detection by whatever means necessary. H and I - A military mission emphasizing Harassment and Interdiction of enemy forces and supply routes. Flag An admiral, aka "Flag Officer" because such officers are entitled to fly a flag denoting their rank. See also ROLL. Older (ca. December 2007 Crew Journal of the Barque James Craig, CFAV QUEST General Information Brief 2010 Research Vessel Operator Committee Meeting, Commanding Officer, Naval Academy Preparatory School, Guided Deck Tour (Final V4).Pdf 1 4/2/18 1:11 PM, The Evolution of Decorative Work on English Men-Of-War from the 16, Have the Holiday You Have Always Dreamed Of, STEP 27: Compass and Quarterdeck Galleries STEP 28: Companionway, 1MC Announcements for Evolutions As Remembered by Various Shipmates & Compiled by the Collett Association Historian in Nov 2014, Midshipmen and Quarterdeck Boys in the Royal Navy, 1793-1815 Samantha A, Fitting-Out and Rigging a 74-Gun Model Ship, Nlcc Able Cadet Part Ii Lesson 1 Questions Navy Traditions and Heroes the Beginning, Regular Checks of Hawsers on Viking Rosella, Leadership and Authority in Herman Melville. Flaming Datum - A burning ship, or a missile breaking water. Cut of his Jib From the days of sail, when individual sails were made aboard the ship and a certain amount of individuality was expressed in the design (shape and size) of the sails. Circular Run The result of a malfunction which causes a torpedo to return to its launch point. Aka 'tin tunas', 'pukin' fish'. Float Test - Testing the buoyant qualities of unwanted material while at sea. Friday/Sunday Routine - (RN) Field day aboard, followed by CO's rounds. Group Grope A disorganized or confused evolution. Heave Around The order to haul in on a line, wire, or anchor chain, whether with power (windlass or capstan) or by hand. Coffeepot - Nuclear reactor. Aka 'Radioing in' a report. The opposite of BROWN WATER. ASAP As Soon As Possible. In its simplest form, ships in a column turn in succession, each at the same point, akin to a column movement of marching men. Air Boss The watchstander responsible for the safe operation of the carriers flight deck. Romeo Corpen is the chosen course for underway replenishment. Liberty cams. (2) Member of the flight deck fuels crew, who wear purple jerseys. Grace J. Kindred) Auto Dog (USN) Soft serve ice cream, due to its similarity in appearance (at least when having chocolate flavor) to dog feces. Like the mountains that bear its logo, Liberty University is a substantial presence. Control Surface In aircraft, aerodynamic parts moved to effect maneuvers, e.g. (2) The horizontal row of green reference lights found on a FRESNEL LENS array, which indicate the optimum glideslope. Broke Dick Non-functional. Golden Rivet - The mythical last rivet which completes a ship. 7. Make a play for the deck - A maneuver guaranteed to attract the ire of the LSO and the BOSS, where the pilot tries to salvage a non-excellent approach with a dive for the deck and the arresting wires. (2) Traditional aviation term used to refer to an aircraft carrier. Lifer (or Lifer Dog) - A career member of the service, or one who has been in a long time. AOW - Auxiliaryman Of (the) Watch. Also controls the BCP (ballast control panel) while underway. (2) (RNZN) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. Deadlight A glass window set in the deck or bulkhead. "Liberty Call" is a non-fiction book, written by Mark S. Haynes, formerly of the United States Navy. None of the goodies get past him. It was usually anything useless to a sailor or ship, scavenged and saved for trade to locals for the purpose of earning a little extra liberty money. Liberty Call is written as a first person narrative of the author's experiences while on his first deployment overseas aboard the USS Fox, CG-33. Goat Rope An evolution which is going not at all well; disorganized; chaotic. Arriving" immediately followed by, "Secure from Man Overboard". Represented as two heraldic dolphins flanking the prow of a WW II-type submarine, gold for officers and silver for enlisted. May turn out to be friendly, neutral, or hostile. Originally used to report performance of steam torpedoes, ca. --Special note: Since days of yore the military in general, and sailors in particular, have often had a rather pithy (dare I say tasteless'?) Bells are normally rung over the 1MC during working hours. I was on an amphib for 6 years and on average we would be underway 3-4 months at a time, 3-4 times a year. Jeff Zavada says: February 22, 2012 at 8:36 am. Sometimes (incorrectly) used to mean a watertight door, which is mounted vertically in a bulkhead. (3) Easy, as in a class where the prof grades gently. Get the best deals for us navy liberty cuffs at eBay.com. We were so caught up in tourist stuff that no one got in trouble. Flotsam Floating wreckage released from a sunken ship. The bloated carcasses sometimes floated for quite some time, and were often seen by other ships. May also be used to lock the shaft. Gig Line On a sailors uniform, a line formed by the buttoned shirt, a crease on the belt buckle, and the trousers fly. Gator Freighter Amphibious warfare cargo ship. (3) To name a classmate or shipmate involved in wrongdoing, or to identify a mistake made by someone else. Hot Runner A high performer, one who consistently does well. Probably comes from adrift.. Improves the BOARDING RATE but costs at the GREENIE BOARD. An open, or unsafe, closure was indicated by a red light. "Church Call," and tolls once at the end of the bugle call. manner of speech. Aka "Mushroom" or "Toadstool" (i.e. Cold Enough to Freeze The Balls Off A Brass Monkey This term has nothing to do with testicles or primates, and a good deal of debate remains to this day regarding the origin of the phrase. Drip - (RN) Complain. someone who doesnt hold up his end, or doesnt do his (or her) share of the work. Bandit (1) Air contact positively identified as hostile. The light array consists of a red fast indication (an upward-pointing chevron) at the bottom of the array, a green slow indication (a downward-pointing chevron) at the top, and a yellow on-speed indication (a circle) in the center. With the increasing usage of gas turbines, this is less of an issuea gas turbine ship can get underway within minutes if the lube oil systems are warm. Pipe to any meal: Pipe All Hands, followed by long Heave Around (Mess gear), and long Pipe Down. Bubblehead (1) Member of the submarine community. Derogatory term for officers and enlisted that figuratively do the same. Burner - (1) In a submarine, a system that burns carbon monoxide and hydrogen out of the air, converting H2 to water and CO to CO2. EOOW - Engineer Officer Of the Watch. Pre-boarding Announcement. In-Flight Refueling Replenishing an aircrafts fuel supply in flight. In third-world countries, only consumed by drunk sailors and Marines, due to questionable sanitation practices. Can (1) Short for TINCAN. General Call: Piped before an announcement. 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 1425. Deck What the civilian calls a floor. Division Officer for MP Division, the group that operates and maintains the ship's main engines. Bogey Dope - Radio calls to the intercepting fighter giving data on the bogey's position, course, altitude, etc. weapons systems, navigation communication, engineering systems, firefighting, etc. Candy Ass Someone who doesnt do his (or her) share of the work. Generally the result of a significantly non-excellent approach or a too-close waveoff, visually it looks like what happens to the running cartoon dog when he reaches the end of the chain. Influence Mine A mine which does not require physical contact to detonate. or a verb ("Dave FODded his engine last night.") All Hands on Deck: Crews were split into three (or earlier, two) rotating watches that stood for two to four hours at a time. . Similar ceremonies are conducted for Orders of the BLUENOSE and REDNOSE. Can also indicate a radio frequency that is over-used: "The tactical frequency was clobbered.". The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: "We are in the . He founded what was then . CMC - Command Master Chief. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Main Control - The engineering space from which the operations of the engineering spaces are controlled. Judy - Radio call signifying that the fighter has radar contact on the BOGEY or BANDIT and can complete the intercept without further assistance from the controller. Similar to the USN's "Joe Shit the Ragman" (q.v. A cleaning and/or venting process. Black Cat Merchant - (RN) Someone who is always exaggerating. MER Multiple Ejector Rack, a device used to increase the amount of ordnance carried by an aircraft. Derived from the practice of tying a line off (making it fast) using a belaying pin. Usually defensive in nature. Hunter-killer (1) A SAG whose primary mission is ASW; a term coined in WWII. Deuce (or Ma Deuce) Browning cal fifty heavy machine gun. On 8 June 1967, the USS Liberty was about 12 miles off the the Sinai coast went an Israeli torpedo hit the ship and was further attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats. Dive Planes The "elevators" of a submarine; movable, horizontal surfaces used to control the dive (pitch) angles. Brown Water - Shallow water or shallow draft, especially a ship or navy whose ships are not suited to deep (or open) water and deep-water combat. After the initial award, subsequent patrols are represented as stars on the banner. Word to be Passed: Command for silence, an order to follow. See also MCPOC. FUBIJAR Fuck You Buddy, Im Just A Reservist. 2) (Aviation) A measure of angle-off between ones aircraft and the opponent, or the amount of lead necessary to hit a crossing target. Sometimes seen as B.F.E. The term is derived from banian, a garment worn by an East Indian sect which neither kills nor eats meat (Banyan is a species of tree). Check Valve Used to describe a person, it refers to one who does for himself, but not others. In the 18th century, the British navy denied its sailors meat on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; these days were known as banian (or Banyan) days. The term has now come to mean just the opposite. The US version is a SEA LAWYER. --Terms in ALL-CAPS have a separate listing. Drifty A sailor who is not SQUARED AWAY. But even the lance corporals like to have a good time find fun things to do in every port, or have them voluntold for plenty of admin. Yet every valve needs a pressure release, or it will explode. (2) (RCN) Punishment consisting of confinement to the ship, base, etc., or sailors under punishment (derived from the slang term jailbird.) (3) Generic, airplane. Hashmarks (1) Chevrons or stripes worn on the sleeve to signify years of service. Dobie - (RCN) Laundry. At this point it is literally sink or swim for the aircrew--if a successful trap cannot be made, the aircrew will have to eject or bail out. Holystone An abrasive stone, used with water (and, originally, sand), to scrub a ships wooden decks. This FAQ is maintained by Jeff They dont want to do it either. This is normally weekends and holidays, not to exceed 72 hours. Bullshit Artist A glib person, or one who lies. Bolter - The go-around that occurs when the carrier plane's tailhook misses the wires. --'RN' denotes Royal Navy usage. Derogatory, Captain of the Head.. Bow Array (Submarine) That part of the subs sonar suite which is located in the bow. tunnel vision. Big Chicken Dinner Bad Conduct Discharge. Liberty Call The 1MC announcement at 1630 - only in port of course: Liberty call for the non-duty sections. (1) (General Usage) When an officer announces "I have the conn," he or she is then legally responsible to give proper steering and engine orders for the safe navigation of the ship. See also MSL. Gethomeitis The tendency to ignore potentially significant problems when homeward bound. "When you guys are done dicking the dog, I could use a hand over here.". Bin Rat (RCN) A person who works in Stores (supply). Flinders Bar Bar with spherical correcting magnets. Acey-Deucey Backgammon, a board game traditionally played in off-duty hours. While I have attempted to present things with a bit of humor, if you are easily offended this FAQ may not be for you. Learning Resources. Q4 2022 Liberty Media Corp Earnings Call. ones spouse. Breakaway The act of disconnecting from an UNREP ship and maneuvering clear. This reduces the drag of the stopped propeller by a tremendous amount. IMC - Instrument Meteorological Conditions. There are several types: TARCAP (TARget CAP), BARCAP (BARrier CAP), RESCAP (REScue CAP, i.e. Hot Rack (or Rack) Sharing of beds due to a lack of living space aboard ship. Mustang (USN) An officer who has 'come up through the ranks', i.e. Boy Butter A light tan grease used by weapons types on torpedoes. Hot, Straight, and Normal (Submarine) A report from the sonar operator that torpedoes just fired are running hot (proper ignition of the engine has occurred), straight (not malfunctioning and steering in a circular run), and normal (no unusual noise are being emitted). Datum (1) A point or location where a submarine has been detected or has made its own detection possible, especially by firing missiles or torpedoes. (2) In the Rules of the Nautical Road, a ship which must maneuver to avoid another ship is called the "give way vessel." Circus In WW II, a fighter-bomber mission whose primary goal was to force the German fighter defenses to come up and engage. Usually implies that all his assigned work is done and he is not in trouble at the moment. Call MyNavy Career Center . Buffer - (UK) The senior rate responsible for seamanship evolutions, typically a Chief Boatswain's Mate. I didn't want to even bother going back to get it fixed so I just took it here for same-day service. List The static (at rest) tendency of a ship to lie with her decks not level in beamwise (side to side) aspect, due to imbalances in her loadout or perhaps due to flooding. Among other things, it reduced the splinters produced when a cannon ball hit the (wooden) rail. Jackass A conical bag stuffed into the hawsepipes to stop the entry of seawater. mall and had chai at the Burj al Arab. Clobbered - Weathered in, as in "We made a good approach, but the field was clobbered and we had to divert," similar to WOXOF. Grab-Assing Horsing around, skylarking, etc. Line-Crossing Ceremony - The ceremony which turns POLLYWOGs into SHELLBACKs. Coner - aka 'Noseconer'. Grunion Yard worker. Also seen as initials, AMF.. Generally a much more violent event than an unaccelerated stall. Knuckle-dragger - Any sailor whose job requires more brawn than brains. One Liberty Center. (3) Someone who acts like an idiot (aka 'blank file'). See CONN. (2) (Aviation) Generating a contrail. (2) Short for cat onine tails, a form of whip used to administer a flogging. installation. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, on July 1, 1914, issuedgeneral order 99, which rescinded Article 827. Can be used as noun or verb. Bearing Drift The movement, left or right, of the bearing to an object in motion relative to your platform. When we stopped in Dubai, I went skiing indoors at the U.A.E. (2) Anyone E-6 or below wearing the dungaree uniform, similar to the traditional term "Bluejacket," due to the Navy blue jacket issued with the dungaree uniform. Mess Mother - (RN) Senior hand of the mess, responsible to the COX'N for the cleanliness and good order of the mess decks. All terms frequently modified by Naval personnel with the fond adjective "fucking". Balls to the wall Maximum speed, or maximum effort. Often a non-rated person. Theyre a wild card even if they are getting out. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. In this method, the receiving aircraft flies in close formation aft of and just below the tanker aircraft. Theyd keep tally of a sailors beer consumption by marking up P for pints and Q for quarts, then settling up with the sailor at the end of the evening. 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