IFR (1) Instrument Flight Rules. Birds Tight Permission to fire is refused. (2) A rubber fuel bladder. Basically, yelling and screaming. See WAFOO. A Moorish chief was an "emir," and the chief of all chiefs was an "emir-al." Our English word is derived directly from the Moorish. Ladder Stairs aboard ship. Liberty is regular time off. In third-world countries, only consumed by drunk sailors and Marines, due to questionable sanitation practices. "The Chief was dripping about the state of the world.". depressed to call another station and the station being called is busy. 7. 'Max Conserve' more properly applies to an aircraft flying a long-range profile. On behalf of the Commanding Officer, welcome to the only. CERA - (RCN, pronounced 'sarah' or Chief ERA) Chief Engine Room Artificer. Bug (Aviation) (1) See PLASTIC BUG. 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). Modified conditions are used to minimize crew fatigue, which can be a significant factor over a prolonged period at battle stations. (2) (RCN) Missing in action. (2) The lighting-up of an area with flares, often abbreviated 'illum' (pronounced to rhyme with room). Ganked Stolen. Not only may BALL indications be erroneous, but upward deck movement combined with aircraft descent rate may result in damaging impact at touchdown. Buddy Store A self-contained unit which makes it possible for aircraft not originally designed as tankers to deliver a limited amount of fuel to other aircraft. Liberty call Bremerton Washington Dec 2017 after six month deployment as viewed from the flight deck to pierside .Sailors coming home to waiting family To chase the lubbers line is to be unable to hold a steady course. Condition 5 A material condition of readiness associated with peacetime inport status. Fairwater Planes Diving planes located on a submarines fairwater. Pronounced to rhyme with 'try'. See BOOMER. Knuckle-dragger - Any sailor whose job requires more brawn than brains. Commonly thought to consist of a fire involving flammable metals, which is one example of a Class Delta fire; another type of Class Delta fire involves deep fat fryer equipment. Gunner - (1) Aviation: the CAG Weapons Officer. Carrier Landings A game involving a long flat table and, generally, a lot of beer. May be caused by steam supply problems or other mechanical difficulties. (2) In aviation, short for afterburner. (2) (RN) Ordinary seaman. One Liberty Center. ones spouse. Demurrage A fine levied for not unloading a ship on time. An early term since supplanted by NBC. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, MIGHTY NETWORKS, 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Used to wait out a squall or storm. Space from which engineering spaces are controlled. 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. Gronk - (RN) Ugly or unattractive, especially a member of the opposite sex. Make and Mend Originally, a half-day off from normal ships work to make and/or mend clothing. - per Mike Kipper Gash (1) Garbage or rubbish. The first earthquake, of around magnitude 7.8, hit on Feb. 6 . Coffee Mess An area, usually in a duty or working area, where coffee is made and served. "Kate Smith". (2) Someone who repeatedly tells uninteresting sea stories. Hotel Services Power, water, and steam used for cooking, heating, laundry, or other non-engineering or non-propulsion purposes. Usually implies that all his assigned work is done and he is not in trouble at the moment. As a verb, the act of returning to base or a tanker because of low fuel state. Heave to In a sailing ship, to come into the wind and essentially stop, with minimum sail area exposed. Originally used to report performance of steam torpedoes, ca. Deadlight A glass window set in the deck or bulkhead. Huffer - A cart used to provide start air to an aircraft. However, an officers rank is on their shoulders to symbolize the burden of leadership. CBDR Constant Bearing, Decreasing Range. BOOMER. LSO - Landing Signals Officer. Golden BB - That one bullet or shell that ruins your (or your opponents) day in a dogfight or when conducting ground attacks. Literally, a species of fish. ECMO Electronic CounterMeasures Officer, an NFO aboard an electronic warfare aircraft such as an EA-6B Prowler. Its color has no bearing on its flavor. Blivet - (1) Traditionally, "Ten pounds of shit in a five-pound sack." Doing unto them before they can do unto you. 3m ago. Iron Lung - (RN) Soda dispenser filled with beer. Anchor Pool The betting pool on the hour and minute the ship will drop anchor or tie up. Also seen as 'splash', 'float check', 'float test'. Generally air-conditioned and soundproofed, the wimps.Essence - Good, pleasant, or attractive. Hooky - (RN) Leading rate. ACM - Air Combat Maneuvering. Crab, crabfat - (RN) A member of the Royal Air Force. Fig Spoken form of the ship designation FFG (Guided Missile Frigate). Liberty Call Distilling's two locations include its manufacturing distillery in Spring Valley and its Barrio Logan restaurant-distillery at 1985 National Avenue, open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and until 5 p.m. on Sundays. He's commenting on the open, flagrant daylight murder of a vagrant in St. Louis . (2) The expendable portion of the XBT (q.v. (The) Devil to Pay Originally, the saying was "The devil to pay and no pitch hot." Back in my day it was free beer. MSL (Aviation) Mean Sea Level. Has a tremendous import in the handling and behavior of the aircraft. Derived from the practice of tying a line off (making it fast) using a belaying pin. OK ('okay pass') counts 3 points. Killick - (RN, RCN) Leading rate. The player opens and closes the hand . Gate - Aviation term for use of maximum afterburners. During the ceremony, POLLYWOGS are made to go through a number of ordeals, each more disgusting than the last. $1999 with code. aka "Midbitch," "Midshitter," "Balls to Four," etc. Bogey Dope - Radio calls to the intercepting fighter giving data on the bogey's position, course, altitude, etc. (3) Disregard, as in "belay my last.". 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. The crossdeck pendant is attached to the purchase cables, which are in turn connected to the arresting engines belowdecks. Droplights - Red lights arranged vertically below the RAMP, on the approach centerline, on the carrier's stern. Back Afty - (RN) Anything to do with the nuclear power plant or the people who operate it. The USS Liberty was a ship for the NSA of the U.S. Government. Anchor Clanker - (1) Boatswain's Mate. See also AGL. Main Control - The engineering space from which the operations of the engineering spaces are controlled. Similar to POMMIE BATH. Liberty Risk - Someone with a reputation for getting into trouble while on liberty. Goffa - Any non-alcoholic drink (why bother?). Aka 'Paddles'. Get the details of the current Voyage of LIBERTY PASSION including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9777888, MMSI 369222000, Call Sign WLPI Even if your platoon doesnt break the rules, if you got a bunch of rowdy, recently promoted war fighters, youre in a rough ride. 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. Boomer - (1) (Naval) Ballistic missile submarine. BAM Originally this term meant Bad-Ass Marine. CAP - Combat Air Patrol. AWOL Bag A small canvas or vinyl bag used to carry clothing or personal items while on weekend liberty. In two-seat USN/USMC fighters, more commonly called the RIO. Field Day - To scrub or otherwise clean a ship's spaces. Get a gun. Derogatory, Captain of the Head.. Pronounced 'chang'. Arriving" immediately followed by, "Secure from Man Overboard". Drunkex Any evolution characterized more by the amount of alcohol consumption than by accomplishment of any goals (other than getting toasted, of course). MADMAN - The call of the MAD operator when his gear detects an undersea object (ostensibly a submarine). When I got out and came back . More recently, brown footwear is optional, but seldom seen due to tradition. Their unofficial motto is "We hide with pride." Hack - (1) Informal confinement to quarters or to squadron spaces. Log in. --'RN' denotes Royal Navy usage. Donkey Dick - (1) The nozzle of an inline proportioner in a firefighting hose line for AFFF. Mind Your Ps and Qs In the past, when sailors were paid and went ashore for liberty, the tavern keepers knew how much they were paid. MER Multiple Ejector Rack, a device used to increase the amount of ordnance carried by an aircraft. Boomer Pin Term for the Deterrent Patrol pin; the device shows a ballistic missile sub launching a Polaris ICBM, with a banner below. Hoover - (1) S-3 Viking, so called for the vacuum cleaner-like sound of its turbofan engines. Civvy Street Civilian life.CIWS - Close-In Weapon System, a short-range anti-missile point defense system commonly comprised of a radar system and rotary-barreled Gatling gun. The brass would rather you went down for selling state secrets to the former Soviet Union than a D.U.I. Bells (1) A system of marking the time aboard ship. Often used to cover relocation expenses, or to pay back a disbursing error which was originally in your favor. Careen To lay a ship on its side in shallow water or on the beach, generally to work on the hull. Influence Pistol An exploder for a mine or torpedo which uses acoustic or magnetic sensing to activate. Fantail The aft-most weather deck on a ship, right above the stern. 90-Day Wonder Derisive term for a graduate of OCS. Cut Signal (or Cut Sign) (1) (aviation) The signal to pull the throttles back to idle; can be given by the CUT LIGHTS or the classic throat-cutting gesture. Abbreviated AOA. See also WHITEHAT. Pronounced "A triple-F". Lawn Mower - (RN) 'Flashing up a lawn mower' is a term used when a sailor is about to steal away or woo another sailor's companion away. (2) Demerits, or the act of receiving same. Irish Pennant - (1) (RN) Loose mop strings left in the flat. 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. Until recently, the only approved footwear for these communities was black in color. Mooring lines are numbered from forward aft; the direction they tend (lead) is also sometimes given. Down to the Short Strokes - Nearly done; almost finished. Dodge City - Diego Garcia island, a British possession in the approximate middle of the Indian Ocean. Used to regularize and speed up an aircrafts departure from the airfield and its crowded airspace. In-Flight Refueling Replenishing an aircrafts fuel supply in flight. Months like December are a minefield, so, calling your troops to at least check up on them is a worthwhile investment. However, since majority of troops are those who exhibit good character, they will be promoted in waves. Floor In naval architecture, a horizontal structural surface which does not extend the full length of the ship. The military has made great leaps to prevent and discourage hazing. Aka 'Sin Bosun', 'Sky Bosun'. Generally a much more violent event than an unaccelerated stall. Hot Rack (or Rack) Sharing of beds due to a lack of living space aboard ship. Those E1s that got promoted to E2s are now ready to climb to E3s. Number one mooring line typically is made fast at the bow, and tends straight across to the pier or other ship. Bingo - (1) Fuel level or status requiring either an immediate return to base or vector to a tanker, 'bingo fuel'. Another spot is applied back to the left, half the amount of the previous correction. Gin Pennant (UK) An unofficial flag flown to signify that a ships wardroom has free drinks or a celebration underway. Black Cat Merchant - (RN) Someone who is always exaggerating. Class Delta Fire A fire involving special materials and firefighting methods. while the pilot is pulling Gs. Legally, at this point the ship is under way, whether or not it is "making way" (moving through the water under its own power). Together. Liberty Boat Various small craft used to shuttle personnel ashore and back aboard when the ship is anchored out rather than moored alongside. Big Chicken Dinner Bad Conduct Discharge. Prior to the advent of the angled deck, missed wires often resulted in a BARRICADE engagement or a crash into the PACK. Pipe to any meal: Pipe All Hands, followed by long Heave Around (Mess gear), and long Pipe Down. "President John F. Kennedy". OUR WEBSITE IS NOW FOR REFERENCE ONLY. (2) (Submarines) In submarines, the term used to refer to the conning tower, a structure built atop the hull from which periscope attacks on shipping were conducted. (no polite form). (2) Penis. Bell Tapper One who is habitually a few minutes late, especially when relieving the watch. Gethomeitis The tendency to ignore potentially significant problems when homeward bound. Hold Down - In ASW, to hold contact on a sub long enough to force it to surface due to battery exhaustion or lack of oxygen aboard. Fast Cruise A training exercise whereby the ship simulates being underway while remaining tied to the pier. Definition: 4-Day Special Liberty. Essentially the commander of all US Navy operations afloat in the harbor and is responsible to civilian authorities for the action of the ship's and the behavior of crews under his/her command. Derisively, 'I Follow Roads'. Short form of the radio pro-word "Interrogative". Bin Rat (RCN) A person who works in Stores (supply). Advance and Transfer Two separate terms involving a ships turn. 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. It is generally only active while the landing gear are deployed. "Anchors aweigh" The anchor has left the bottom. Gator Hashmark A grease stain on ones uniform, gained by leaning up against or bumping a wire (cable), many of which are found on and about Gators. weapons systems, navigation communication, engineering systems, firefighting, etc. Romeo Corpen is the chosen course for underway replenishment. Condition 4 - A material condition of readiness commonly associated with peacetime steaming. Hot Runner A high performer, one who consistently does well. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. 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