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74 Cards in this Set
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ADRIFT |
Loose from moorings and out of control. Applied to anything lost or out of hand. |
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AFT |
Towards the stern (tail) of a ship. |
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ALL HANDS |
The entire ship's company, both Officer and Enlisted. |
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ALLOTMENT |
An amount of money a Sailor has coming out of regular pay. |
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AYE, AYE |
Response acknowledging the understanding of a command/statement. |
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BARRACKS |
A building where Sailors live when ashore. |
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BELOW |
Downstairs, like the next deck below. |
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BLACKSHOE |
Non-aviation rate for Enlisted personnel as well as Officers. A "shoe" is a ship driver/Surface Warfare Officer |
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BLUE NOSE |
A Sailor who has crossed either the Arctic or Antarctic Circle. Also applies to Officers. |
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BOW |
The forward part of a ship or boat. |
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BRAVO ZULU |
Naval term for "well done" |
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BRIGHTWORK |
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted. |
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BROWNSHOE |
Aviation rate Enlisted personnel. |
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BULKHEAD |
The wall. |
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BUNK |
A bed. |
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BUOY |
An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object. |
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CARRY ON |
An order to resume work or duties. |
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CAST OFF |
To throw off, to let go, to unfurl. |
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CHAIN LOCKER |
Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed. |
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CHIT |
Forms used to request taking leave, a day off, etc. |
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CHIT BOOK |
Coupon or receipt booklet. |
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CHOW HALL |
(MESS DECK) A place to eat. |
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COLORS |
Raising and lowering of the National Ensign, the American flag and organization flags. |
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CUP OF JOE |
A cup of coffee. Name after Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy 1913-1921, who under General Order 99 in June 1914 prohibited the use of alcohol on board U.S. Navy ships. |
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DECK |
The floor. |
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DEEP SIX |
To dispose of or throw away. |
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ENLISTED |
The general work force of the Navy and Navy Reserve - generally requires a high school diploma (or GED) as a minimum educational requirement, completion of Recruit Training and training in an occupational specialty area. |
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ENSIGN |
The rank of an Officer between Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade. |
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FAST |
Snugly secured. |
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FATHOM |
A unit of length equal to 6 feet used for measuring the depth of water. |
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FIELD DAY |
Full-blown cleaning, sort of like spring cleaning in overdrive. |
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FIRST LIEUTENANT |
The Officer responsible to the XO for the deck department/division aboard ship. |
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FLAG OFFICER |
Any commissioned Officer in pay grade O-7 or above. |
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GALLEY |
The kitchen. |
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GANGWAY |
An opening in the bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; when shouted means to get out of the way. |
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GEAR LOCKER |
A storage room. |
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GEEDUNK |
Candy, gum or cafeteria, sometimes called pogey bait. |
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GENERAL QUARTERS |
Battle Stations. |
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GROUND TACKLE |
The equipment used in mooring or anchoring a ship. |
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HATCH |
The door. |
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HEAD |
The restroom. |
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JACK BOX |
Access box to sound-powered phone circuitry. |
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LADDER |
A device to move personnel from one level to another. Stairs. |
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LEAVE |
Authorized absence, like vacation. |
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LIBERTY |
Permission to leave the base, usually for not more than 48 hours. |
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LIFELINE |
Lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side. |
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MARLINSPIKE |
A life-size model ship where recruits practice mooring, line handling, putting out to sea and other aspects of basic seamanship. |
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MESS DECK |
The crew's dining area. |
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MESS DUTY |
A 90-day obligated duty working on the mess decks when first reporting aboard (aka MESS-CRANK'N) |
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MID-WATCH |
The midnight watch, the most dreaded watch because one loses the most sleep out of the rotation. |
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NAVY RESERVE |
Reserve component of the U.S. Navy in which part-time Sailors and Officers are called into Active Duty, or mobilized, as needed. |
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NAUTICAL MILE |
Equal to 6,067 ft. |
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OFFICER |
The leadership and management team of the Navy and Navy Reserve - generally requires a degree from a four-year college or university and completion of an Officer Training program. |
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OMBUDSMAN |
Volunteer who is the well-trained link between Sailors and their families. |
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OVERHEAD |
The ceiling. |
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PASSAGEWAY |
A hallway. |
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PORT |
A place on a waterway with facilities for loading and unloading ships. |
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PORT SIDE |
The left side of a nautical vessel. |
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QUARTERS |
Assembling all hands for muster. Also refers to a home on base, a residence. |
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RACK |
A bed. |
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RATING |
A job specialty title. |
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REVEILLE |
A signal signifying the start of a workday. |
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SCULLERY |
A place to wash dishes. |
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SCUTTLEBUTT |
Originally meant to describe a water fountain. Quickly became a place Sailors would gather and talk. Term now used primarily for rumors and rumor control. |
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SECURE |
To stop or quit work. |
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SICK BAY |
Medical facility located in a hospital, aid station or on board ship. |
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SNIPE |
Anyone who works in the Engineering department. |
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STARBOARD |
The right side of a nautical vessel. |
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STERN |
The aft part (rear) of a ship or boat. |
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SWEEPERS |
Cleaning ritual that involves sweeping assigned areas. |
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SWAB |
A mop. |
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TAPS |
Lights out, time for sleep. |
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TURN TO |
Begin work. |
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WORKING ALOFT |
Working above the highest deck, generally performing maintenance on the ship's mast. |
