Cruise widow: A sailor's wife. The most enjoyable parts are the "roll calls" from each squadron, and the skits that two or three of the squadrons perform. Balls Thirty: (1) The time 00:30, when there is a security sweep on some bases. JAG: Officer who is a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Eternal Patrol: The last and still on-going patrol of a submarine lost at sea. Ricky Rocket: A boot camp "energy drink" made from an assorted mix of sodas, sports drinks, coffee, sugar and artificial sweetners used to help keep the recruit awake. Chicken-catch-me-fuck-me: Chicken Cacciatore. SERP: Senior Enlisted Rest Period. It could also refer to rich white suburban kids in general, too. See also "Love Boat." Dilbert Dunker: Device used in water survival training ("swims") to teach aviators how to get out of the cockpit of a fixed-wing aircraft that has crashed or ditched at sea. LDOs need their Good Conduct ribbons every bit as much as Linus needs his security blanket. Tits Machine: Old-school term for a kick-ass aircraft, usually a fighter, that consisted of little more than an airframe, minimal avionics, and a huge engine or two. Hall of Fame Companies are also given precedence above Color Company, and are given the honor to be the first recruit company to Pass in Review. 11 Bang-Bang- Army infantryman. To throw someone 'under the bus', or to out someone as being the one who did something wrong or made a bad call. ASWOC: Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Center - shore-based briefing/debriefing/analysis/operational control center for VP aviation. Sigs: A Signalman (SM); a former rating, now merged with Quartermaster. So named because of the black and khaki working uniform. Examples: Morale Officer, Mess Officer. Brown Water Puddle Pirate: Affectionate name given to the US Coast Guard by their brethren blue water sailors. A sissy.' Page 30. Buildings 29 and 91 at NTC/SSC San Diego, the female A-School barracks, for example. Baby Killer: An obscenely large wrench/screwdriver. Air Boss: Air Officer. Preferred term by Amphib sailors for LCM-8 or LCM-6 boats, as opposed to "Mike" boat. Green Scrubby: Mildly abrasive scouring pad. Navy World: RTC Orlando was referred to as "Navy World" on its water tower due to Disney World and Sea World being close by. Port and Report: A watch stood without relief. Skipper: Term used in reference to the Commanding officer of any Ship, Unit, Platoon, or Detachment regardless of rank. What is cake eater slang for in military? (2) An unpleasant situation "that's a pisser.". Cadillac: A mop bucket, usually with wheels and a wringer. Shit Can, Shitcan: Either the name for a trash can, or the act of throwing something into the trash. See crossing the line, shellback, and pollywog. Lucky Bag: Collected unclaimed personal items, or such things confiscated as. Bar Stool Technician: A term labeled to the former AQ rating, Aviation Fire Control Technician. SMAG: Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT). (See "Brown Water Navy."). Trice Up a rack. "Sir, if we do this thing now I can go home as soon as it's done." Bubblegummer: A newbie or young sailor just out of boot camp or school. Stepping out: When a junior sailor often gets into a shouting match with a more senior enlisted man: I.e. TWT: Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier: A component used in DECM/ECM equipment. Also known as a "Splash guard.". The "official" reason for this event is to hand out awards to the top aviators. Air Force Salute, Airman Salute, Airedale Salute: An "I don't know" shrug of the shoulders. Puka: any small space or opening. Topsider: Anyone who is not a nuke, or Engineer. PFA: Physical Fitness Assessment: new name for PRT. Program: Retired On Active Duty, refers to someone who is approaching retirement so they don't care about getting any real work accomplished. "first-termers"). XO's Happy Hour: A daily, hour-long mandatory cleaning evolution. (30 min of cleaning and 2-4 hours of fucking off.). Generally not considered to be a good situation. Checks Five-Oh: Excellent, in proper working order. Example: "WHY THE FUCK DID YOU LET THEM MARCH BACK FROM CHOW?!?" Cheating was not allowed, and some how would be found out quickly by means of the "honey-ko telegraph. Chest Candy: Decorative military ribbons and medals worn on the chest. (See material condition) (2) (see "Fan room") A room where contraband may be hidden or for sexual relations while at-sea (3) Historically, where a chief petty officer would take subordinates to "make" them comply (using several punches to the face). These words represent the letters "A," "B," and "C" in the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, more commonly known as the NATO phonetic alphabet. Quadball: Any sailor with a 0000 NEC. Wet Suit Camel Toe: A disturbing sight caused by a (usually older and) fatter rescue swimmer attempting to squeeze into his wet suit for SAR duty. Loop, Looper: An officer, usually a LT or LCDR, who is an admiral's aide. EMO: Electronic Materiel Officer, line officer or electronics CWO or LDO responsible for maintenance of the unit's radar, radio, and command and control equipment. An angry or particularly unpleasant attitude, such as one might have if their only job onboard was to collect and retain everyone else's refuse, and then on top of that some asshole got mad and kicked him, leaving a big, ugly dent in his side. LSO: Landing Safety Officer or Landing Signals Officer. This person would be given the title of "Honorary S.N.O.B.". NFO: Naval Flight Officer: flies alongside the pilot as weapons officer. Divisions are sometimes divided into branches or work centers. Sailor 1: "What are you having for chow?" Splicing such a cable was a daunting task, and the sailor tasked with such a job was given an extra tot of rum for his trouble. 180 Amnesia: Occurs when a sailor has been deployed and selective memory is desired to deal with questions asked by his or her significant other. The hostess will expect some entertainment (dancing, dinner, etc.). Common overnight activity for ships underway. Cell Block 70: The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), so called on account of her never ending berthings and overall resemblance to a prison. If the roll call or the skit fails to amuse the rest of the airwing, the offending squadron is booed and belittled mercilessly. Issued in boot camp, used to store loose items, shoe polish stuff, etc. VBSS: Visit, Board, Search, Seizure: Marinetime boarding actions and tactics. Delta Sierra: "Dumb Shit": A stupid mistake or poor performance, the opposite of "Bravo Zulu.". Used in slang expressions such as "Talk to me when you've got some Time On The Pond.". Used for testing Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA's) on E-2C Hawkeyes, F-14 Tomcats, and S-3 Vikings. E.g. NQP: "Non-Qual-Puke": A non-qualified crewman who is not yet able to stand watch. Fourballs: Midnight, entered as 0000 when writing logs; The "Fourballs watch" is midnight to 0600 when underway on a submarine, using a 3 person x 6 hour shift, 18 hour rotation "day" for each watchstation. As opposed to formal ship's wardroom. The Hole: Main machinery space where an engineer works. Supposedly from the first letters of the words "Oh Shit. On small boats, the "First" is in charge of boatswain mates and deck seaman. Paper Assholes: Gummed Reinforcements (office supplies); Paper Ensigns. Cannon balls: Baked, candied apples served to midshipmen at the Naval Academy on special occasions. Three steel balls: Meant to be humorous but oddly accurate reference to a sailor or situation acting like a sailor: "Put a sailor in a room with three steel balls. Port: Left side of the boat or ship (when facing the bow). Single-Digit Midget: Sailor with less that ten days left before their EAOS (end of active obligated service). VAW: Fixed Wing Carrier Airborne Early Warning aircraft Squadrons. 2. Circular firing squad/circular ass-kicking: An attempt by all command levels to find someone/anyone to blame for a problem for which no one wants to take blame. See "Quadzip" below. Hot Racking or Hot Bunking: Submariners share racks. See "Irish Pennant.". Widow/Widower: Describes wives (and now husbands) with spouses on deployment. NAMI Whammy: Slang for the incredibly in-depth two-day flight physical given to all prospective aviators at the Naval Aeromedical Institute at NAS Pensacola. The lower lip of the opening sits at shin height. Sea Otter: SeaOpDet-er; a member of a Sea Operational Detachment (SEAOPDET). Often fatal for the aircrew if they do not eject in time. For instance, pull-tab sodas are referred to as "Haji Sodas" due to their ubiquitous presence in the Fifth Fleet AOR. Crow's Foot: A device placed on a valve wheel to aid in opening or closing the valve due to it being extremely hot or hard to turn. Sailor 2: "Fuhgowee burger sandwiches.". In the military, the term cake eater refers to civilians. Big Chicken Dinner: Slang for a Bad Conduct Discharge, a punishment awarded to a sailor who has committed a serious infraction of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. SLJO: Shitty Little Jobs Officer. So named due to the different colored jerseys they wear. #19. This is the only thing in the universe that can travel faster than light. Served at galleys in lieu of regular chow for sailors on the go. Marines have an equivalent "tack" on each side. Example: 100007 would be read aloud as "one quadzip seven." Can be a collateral duty for a commissioned officer or more frequently, a civilian contractor's primary duty. V3 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the Hangar Deck. Sea Daddy: Senior, more experienced sailor who unofficially takes a new member of the crew under his wing and mentors him. Rot-Cee: Slang for ROTC, Reserve Officer Training Corps. Said to be preserved by irradiation. A.J. Home ported at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, she left port only on rare occasions (so her crew could collect sea pay); when she did, she had to be towed back in. Green Side: The figurative side one is stationed at if one is stationed at a Marine Corps Command; contrasted with the "Blue Side" (Naval Command). Can also be said to an officer, but beware of over-usage. MRC Card: literally Maintenance Requirement Card Card, LEO Ops: Law Enforcment Operations Ops; etc. Boats list (lean to the inside of a turn), Ships heel (lean to the outside of a turn). Mamasan: Proprietor of a bar or other such establishment where sex may be procured or negotiated. Specialized training for Aviation Administration (AZ) and Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Operators (AW) ratings. Desert Duck: Helo that delivered mail in the Persian Gulf during Operation Earnest Will. Usually the only small bit of privacy found on a ship. Also, a wet dream induced by ship's motion. Squat to Pee: An ELT (Engineering Laboratory Technician, a water chemistry and radiation monitor on a nuclear powered vessel) or (. Zoomie: (1) An aviator; generally refers to a USAF pilot or navigator/combat systems officer. Gig line: The visual line formed by uniform zipper, belt buckle, and buttoned shirt seam. "Quarters" also refers to the daily morning muster for each division, announced as "QuartersQuartersAll hands to Quarters for muster, instruction, and inspection.". Also called an Ensign Salute. Situps, pushups and a run/bike/swim/elliptical trainer. It is not fun and even scares the hell out of Marines. Retired RMs may often use ZUG in place of "no" or "negative.". : an effeminate party-going dandy. Chop: Supply Officer. You are acting drifty today!"). Oil King - An enlisted engineer responsible for fuel, lube oil, boilerwater and feedwater testing and also their quality, quantity, and transfers around the ship. As in: BM2 keeps parting lines on the capstan. Crowd Killer: An aircraft which holds 14+ crew (typicaly no passengers). SMIB: Southern Maryland In-Bred. See also Bonnie Dick., Bonnie Dick: USS BONHOMME RICHARD * (CV/CVA 31, LHD 6), Boomer: Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), Boomer Fag: Crewmember of a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). Branch: Lowest organizational level in most naval commands. Self-explanatory. This foul air is released by removing the suit, or more amusingly by pulling one of the wrist seals open while squatting and pointing at an unsuspecting individual, thus forcing all the stench in his direction. Alpha fires leave ash. "I see you have summer creases in your shirt. Can-opener: Safecracker who opens cheap safes. Render honors to port/starboard: A custom in the Navy to honor a ship passing with a salute, it is also used when passing by the Arizona Memorial, an announcement is made ". Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). Naval Infantry: Derogatory term for the U.S. Marines, although historically some of the original colonies/early states had "naval infantry" or "naval militia.". FIDO: Fuck It! Fashion Show: A series of individual personnel inspections conducted in each uniform the sailor owns. Clap Line: Line of men in front of sick bay which often forms shortly after pulling out of a foreign port where women provide sexual services to sailors (at cost). Pigs in a Bucket, Fuck it: Colorful rhyming term used when a sailor wants to forget what they have heard, seen, or done. It is expected that the sailor will not have another girlfriend that same evening and not get caught with another on a subsequent evening. Splice the Main Brace: A party; generally involving alcohol. PD-8 is actually a chemical additive used in the evaporator to aid distillation of fresh water. Twig: Medical Service Corps officer. ", Grab-ass: Any kind of unstructured group socialization or horse-play, usually during working hours. A-Farts is received via satellite all over the world and offers a variety of shows. I was watching some cbs show called seal team and they refer to bad officers as "cake eaters" I'm not sure if it's a DEVGRU or SOF thing but I've never heard navy personnel use that term. HR Puff and Stuff: A nickname given to Hospital Corpsmen who regularly appear for duty in a disheveled manner with their uniform in disarray. Carrier Strike Group (CSG): See "Battle Group. Also refers to a friend who has become non-responsive. USS Forestfire: The USS Forrestal (CV-59). 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