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ADRIFT |
Loose from towline
or moorings; scattered about; not in proper stowage |
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AFT |
Referring to or
toward the stern (rear) of a vessel |
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ALL HANDS |
All members of a
command |
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ASHORE |
Any place outside
of a naval or Marine Corps reservation |
| AS
YOU WERE |
Resume former
activity |
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AWEIGH |
Said of the
anchor. As soon as the anchor has broken away from and is no longer fastened
to the bottom |
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AYE, AYE, SIR |
Required official
acknowledgment of an order meaning I have received, understand, and will
carry out the order or instructions |
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BELAY |
To make fast or to
secure, as in "belay the line," to cancel or to disregard a statement just
made |
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BELOW |
Downstairs; lower
deck |
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BREAKOUT |
Take out of stock
or storage; to prepare for use |
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BRIG |
A place of
confinement; a prison |
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BROWN BAGGER |
A married man |
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BOW |
The front portion
of a ship |
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BRIDGE |
The portion of a
ship's structure from which it is controlled when underway |
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BROW |
A portable walkway
from the pier or jetty to the ship's quarterdeck |
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BUTTKIT |
An ashtray |
| C.
P. |
Command Post in
the field |
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CARRY ON |
The order to
resume previous activity |
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CHIT |
A receipt or
authorization; a piece of paper |
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FANTAIL |
The main deck of a
ship at the stern |
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FIELD DAY |
Barracks cleanup |
|
FIELD SCARF |
Regulation Marine
Corps uniform neck tie |
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FORECASTLE |
The upperdeck at
the bow on which the ground tackle is located |
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GALLEY |
Shipboard kitchen;
kitchen of a mess hall; mobile field mess |
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GANGWAY |
An opening in the
rail giving access to the ship. A command announcement to stand aside to let
someone through |
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GATOR |
An amphibious
ship; one who serves in the amphibious Navy |
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GEEDUNK |
The place (aboard
ship) where candy, ice cream, soda, and smokes can be purchased |
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HATCH |
Door or doorway |
|
HEAD |
Latrine or toilet |
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LADDER |
Stairs |
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LIBERTY |
Absence of
enlisted from the ship or command for less than 96 hours for purposes of
rest and recreation which is not charged as leave |
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OVERHEAD |
Ceiling |
|
PASSAGEWAY |
A hallway |
|
PETTY OFFICER |
A Navy NCO, E-4
through E-9 |
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POGIE BAIT/ POGEY BAIT |
A piece of candy,
cookies, etc. |
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POLICE |
To straighten or
to tidy up |
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PORT |
Left |
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QUARTERDECK |
The ceremonial
location on board ship when the ship is moored or at anchor (It is located
close to the brow or accommodation ladder and is the watch station for the
Officer of the Deck). |
|
RATE |
A sailor's
occupational specialty |
|
SCUTTLEBUTT |
Gossip or
unfounded rumor; also a drinking fountain |
|
SEABAG |
The bag used to
stow personal gear |
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SECURE |
Stop; finish; end;
make fast; put away in storage |
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SHIPPING OVER |
Reenlisting |
|
SICK BAY |
Hospital or
dispensary |
|
SKIPPER |
Commanding Officer |
|
SKYLARK |
Goof-off; to
loiter |
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SMOKING LAMP |
When smoking lamp
is lit, smoking is authorized. |
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SQUARE AWAY |
To straighten,
make ship-shape, or to get settled. To inform or admonish someone in an
abrupt manner. |
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STARBOARD |
Right |
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STERN |
The blunt end
(rear) of a ship |
|
SWAB |
A mop |
|
TOPSIDE |
Upstairs; upper
deck |
|
TURN TO |
Begin work; get
started |
|
WARDROOM |
On board ship, the
officer's living room and dining area; also used to signify all of the
officers serving on the ship |
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