Cat (1) Catapult. Condition 3 - A material condition of readiness commonly associated with wartime steaming where some, usually half, of the ship's weapons are kept in a manned and ready status at all times. Gundeck - To mark a maintenance or PMS check as complete without doing the work. 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. Unless you think the army is better, in which case good riddance! Knuckle-dragger - Any sailor whose job requires more brawn than brains. 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. See also AGL. weapons systems, navigation communication, engineering systems, firefighting, etc. 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. Flashing A navigational light (whether buoy or lighthouse) which is off longer than it is on. 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. For the uninitiated, a police blotter is a public record of arrests made the prior evening. CBDR Constant Bearing, Decreasing Range. Consists of a clear plastic hood and an air bottle, used to escape from smoke-filled spaces. Buffer - (UK) The senior rate responsible for seamanship evolutions, typically a Chief Boatswain's Mate. 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. Can also refer to any member of the aviation community, officer or enlisted. Navy Foreign Language Testing Program. Let the Cat Out of the Bag Originally, this term simply meant to remove the cat (cat onine tails) from its baize bag, generally preliminary to administering punishment. Monkey Shit - Room-temperature-vulcanizing packing material (caulking) used for stuffing tubes, etc. "Grand Slam with birds" signifies a kill with missiles. (2) To leave the scene of the crime, especially when liquor and members of the opposite sex are involved, and particularly if the member of the opposite sex in question is a GRONK. Lose the load To lose electrical power. MSL (Aviation) Mean Sea Level. Similar to POMMIE BATH. The 700 series of ASMO codes is generally associated with medical issues that require separation from the service. Aka Seaman Jones, Joe/Seaman Schmuckatelli, etc. Gig (1) Small boat carried aboard ship, e.g. Bubblehead (1) Member of the submarine community. In NATO, the system is the Vulcan Phalanx. Jetsam does not float. Gripe (1) (Aviation) A discrepancy noted (on a gripe sheet) for maintenance action. Bag - (1) Get, or collect. Gin Pennant (UK) An unofficial flag flown to signify that a ships wardroom has free drinks or a celebration underway. (3) The process of removing excess pressure from a system, or venting it completely. It is generally only active while the landing gear are deployed. The latest total was released Feb. 15 at the group's annual strategy . Not making way (q.v.). 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. Ganked Stolen. Liberty Flames Heathered Navy The Champ Tri-Blend Pullover Sweatshirt. Exactly, whether a deployment meets the infantrys certified bad a** criteria or not, a unit is going to do what a unit is going to do. movement relative to your own, if there is no BEARING DRIFT and distance is decreasing, its an indication that collision is about to occur. (2) (RNZN) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. Gronk - (RN) Ugly or unattractive, especially a member of the opposite sex. A 'cut pass' counts zero points and is considered to have put ship, plane, and pilot in danger. Older (ca. Maximum watertight integrity. Ladder Stairs aboard ship. Bunting Tosser, Bunts (RN) - Signals or Radio personnel. Broke Dick Non-functional. Double Nuts - Aircraft with side number zero-zero. Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. All Hands on Deck: Crews were split into three (or earlier, two) rotating watches that stood for two to four hours at a time. (2) One who does his job with no concern for those around him. The US version is a SEA LAWYER. (2) Penis. 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. See also OCCULTING. Air Boss The watchstander responsible for the safe operation of the carriers flight deck. OUR WEBSITE IS NOW FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Similarly, slow bearing drift may not indicate a safe condition if the other object is close. Various conditions of electronic silence. Crusher - (RN) A member of the Regulating Branch, i.e. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, Create. ); a ship which is adrift (not under power or sail) is under way, but not making way, even though she may be moving with respect to the seabed due to wind and current effects. Do not leave a station selector button depressed when the "busy" lamp is lighted. LIBERTY CALL FOR DUTY SECTIONS #, #, AND # TO EXPIRE ON BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN OF THE . Fart Sack Sleeping bag. ABC Atomic, Biological, Chemical. The root of the debate is whether such an event is possible at all, though the phrase appears to be more a traditional exaggeration than an engineering possibility. Grab-Assing Horsing around, skylarking, etc. We often look at college students as punk kids, lazy frat guys or any other kind of social stereotype. 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. Influence Mine A mine which does not require physical contact to detonate. 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. Usually ordered when the COB or the XO thinks morale is low. Fire For Effect A signal indicating that the correct spots have been applied and rounds are falling on target; the firing battery should begin rapid fire. Boatswain's Pipe Calls. 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. In the old wooden-hulled ships, devil seams joined the external hull timbers with the deck planking; there are also references to a devil seam back aft, where the hull timbers join at the rudder post. (2) Extra Mechanic. Back in Battery - Originally an artillery term for a gun which has completed its recoil/postfiring cycle and is ready to fire again. DIB - (RCN) Any non-engineering personnel. A term for on-the-job training. Guard (1) International distress radio frequencies, including 243.0 MHz and 121.5 kHz. May be color-coded like the flight-deck jerseys. Acey-Deucey Club A club for E-5 and E-6 enlisteds (Second- and First-Class Petty Officers). marked with an 'X' ('X-ray, in the phonetic alphabet) must be closed. Expert solutions. Dog Soft-serve ice cream. Bollard A squat cylindrical fixture attached to a pier or quay, with small horizontal horns which are used for tying off lines. We are now inviting those passengers with small children, and any passengers requiring special assistance, to begin boarding at . Good afternoon passengers. Abaft Aft of a given point on a ship; e.g. Benny - A treat or reward, derived from 'benefit.'. FAO Community. Aka 'cylindrical sirloin', 'fillet of mule tool.'. Considered meaningless, it was awarded to anyone who served in a certain time frame during and subsequent to the Vietnam War. Also seen as DACM. Aka 'tin tunas', 'pukin' fish'. Study at our beautiful campus in central Virginia or online from anywhere in the world! Gedunk apparently was first used specifically to refer to ice cream sodas. Fresh Air Snipe - Rates which spend at least some of their time in the engineering spaces, and are members of the Engineering Dept., but do not work solely with engineering machinery. See FLOOR. For an officer, one step up from the bottom, rankwise. Geedunk, Gedunk - (1) Dessert/junk food/candy, or a place to buy same. Fancy Dinns (UK) Steak and wine night at sea. Cold Iron An engineering term meaning that the entire engineering plant has been secured. Liberty is 'time off' from the daily work routine. Avast A command which means, basically, "Stop what youre doing." HS Helicopter anti-submarine warfare squadron. Control stations are located on the bridge, quarterdeck, and central station. Holystone An abrasive stone, used with water (and, originally, sand), to scrub a ships wooden decks. The human broom picking up any and every small item on the flight deck. 'Dixie' was the southern station, tasked with troop support (CAS). Joss, Jossman - (RN) Master at Arms. Banca Boat Term for any small native craft, especially in the Western Pacific or Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf. Hanging Out - (RM) Similar to CHINSTRAP (q.v. CAG - Carrier Air Group. Word Passed: Fall in at your pay station. In S-3 Vikings, more properly an Overwater Jet Navigator (OJN). Improves the BOARDING RATE but costs at the GREENIE BOARD. started out as an enlisted man and earned a commission. The crown of the anchor is still resting on the bottom. (2) Stop, or leave. Radioing is also used to refer to work that is logged before it is performed. More fully 'Jack Dusty'. Also seen as 'J.S. The chain device is usually referred to as 'overrun gear', as it acts to stop an aircraft which is about to run off of the end of the prepared runway surface. After the Marines were reunited with their families, they were dismissed for six hours of on-base liberty. Officially frowned upon, but a widespread practice. Call The Ball US Navy Aircraft Carrier Operations Gung Ho Vids 2M subscribers Subscribe 1.3K 160K views 5 years ago Flight Operations aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W.. Bilge Diving Working in the bilges of a ship, or cleaning same. See also FNG. The topside watch was in trouble. Class Alpha Fire A fire which leaves ashes. Sparrow (AIM-7). Ostensibly sailors would "sweep up" prior to departure in preparation for the following day. "Set Condition Zebra" is the command to close all water-tight doors, hatches, and fittings throughout the ship. Golden BB - That one bullet or shell that ruins your (or your opponents) day in a dogfight or when conducting ground attacks. 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. May turn out to be friendly, neutral, or hostile. Carrier Landings A game involving a long flat table and, generally, a lot of beer. Supper The 1MC announcement at 1730: Mess call. Ditty Bag A small cloth bag with drawstring closure; usually used to hold toilet articles and the like. Gives glideslope reference. May be awarded and worn before the wearer has earned his warfare pin by qualifying in submarines. The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: "We are in the . Hotel Services Power, water, and steam used for cooking, heating, laundry, or other non-engineering or non-propulsion purposes. That means a commander has to check the blotter. Abbreviated AOA. "Oh no, I'm adrift for the meeting and the Bossman'll be there!". Does not necessarily mean slowly.. See also BOW ARRAY. The rest of the pipe consists of a "keel", a flat piece of metal beneath the gun that holds the call together, and the "shackle", a keyring that connects a long silver or brass chain that sits around the collar, when in ceremonial uniform. All in the same day. HSL Helicopter anti-submarine squadron (light). Is it easier said than done? Feather Merchant A lightweight, i.e. Also scran-bag (RN). (2) Course. Theyre a wild card even if they are getting out. Drilling holes in the water (or ocean) - Term for miscellaneous underwater operations of a submarine. A boom operator ("boomer") aboard the tanker aligns the boom via control surfaces and plugs it into a receptacle on the receiving aircraft. Traditionally, the PORKCHOP buys rope, but as soon as you cut a piece off of the spool, it is called line. (2) The equator. Jarhead GRUNT, or Marine. As provided by Electric Boat (EB) Corporation, green rather than gray. (2) (older usage) Surprise air-to-air attack by a fighter, usually from above and behind. Loadtoad (1) (aviation) See REDSHIRT. The traditions and origins remain. (2) The signal to shut down a piece of gear. . See also MSL. A horizontal row of green DATUM lights represents the perfect glideslope angle. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leaders of the Military Resale Joint Buying Alliance announced $140 million in savings for its customers. Typically found next to or in front of the ships wheel. Boom (1) (aviation) Sonic boom. In-Flight Refueling Replenishing an aircrafts fuel supply in flight. "Knots per hour" is incorrect usage. POOW was best watch. They wear red flight deck jerseys. Dip - To lower a sonar transducer into the water from a hovering helicopter. (2) In-Flight Refueling q.v. Doing unto them before they can do unto you. Hook Point - The part of the tailhook that actually engages the wires. Space from which engineering spaces are controlled. Listen to some typical public announcements made in an airport or airplane. Joker (Aviation) Critically low fuel state. IMC - Instrument Meteorological Conditions. $30.00 San Miguel Special. May be due to a crash, location of an aircraft, gear or personnel, or the condition of the deck surface. See NUKE. Boondoggle - Travel which is more fun than functional. If your gig line isnt straight, you hear about it at personnel inspections. BENO Box Patrol station in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 80s. See also "TEARDROP". Participants run toward the table and dive onto it face-first. A weekly points goal is typically set by each command that an NQP (q.v.) U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command - Home 'Fox Two' is a heat-seeking missile, e.g. Aweigh (sometimes seen (improperly) as "away") When a ship raises (weighs) anchor, the anchor is said to be aweigh as soon as it is no longer in contact with the sea bottom. "First Call, (Turn off Officer . Surface ships only. The most popular version of the terms origin is that Charlie Noble was an Admiral who insisted that the (brass or copper) galley smokestack be polished for inspections. Mud Duck Shallow water sailor, e.g. A.F.R.T.S. The military has made great leaps to prevent and discourage hazing. When I got out and came back . Boot Topping The black paint used at the waterline of many warships. Regular: $6499. Hook (1) Anchor. ), though this type of installation is becoming less common. One of a number of standard combinations of flight profile and headings used to depart an airfield. . It is replaced periodically, as it is worn down by contact with the deck or by field arrestment. installation. Not only may BALL indications be erroneous, but upward deck movement combined with aircraft descent rate may result in damaging impact at touchdown. 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. Butter Bar Ensign/Second Lieutenant (O-1 paygrade), so called for the gold bar collar device. A sealed mask with an airhose and a quick disconnect to attach to the main EAB system. Responsible, under the Chief Engineer, for damage control and stability of a ship. The range and bearing to the closest point of another vessels passage, relative to your own. The USN form is STEEL BEACH (without the beer). In a good unit, it shouldnt get out of hand, but officers know what they have. The boatswain's pipe (originally termed a call) dates back to the days of sail. Dixie Station - One of the two positions typically occupied by an aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam. Drip - (RN) Complain. Four day weekends are 96 hours, the sailor must have special permission to take all four days depending on their command and duty rotation. ", Between the Devil and The Deep Blue (Sea) See "Devil to Pay.". Cluster Fuck An evolution remarkable for its significant lack of excellence. Dockyard Tour - (RN) An excuse to slide away early when at a fleet school. ARAB - (UK) Arrogant Regular Army Bastard. (2) Member of the flight deck fuels crew, who wear purple jerseys. Mess Mother - (RN) Senior hand of the mess, responsible to the COX'N for the cleanliness and good order of the mess decks. Pronounced "A triple-F". A mass spectrometer that samples the atmosphere on submarines. Derisive interpretations of the acronym include: 'Christ, It Won't Shoot', and 'Captain, It Won't Shoot,' due to common maintenance difficulties. BOOMER. See PORKCHOP. Amateur Night The day after payday, when nothing seems to go right, especially shipboard evolutions. Analogous term in UK-based countries is reheat., A-gang - Auxiliaries Division of the Engineering Department. Captain of the Focs'le. Other types of arresting gear, ashore and afloat, involve complicated braking mechanisms. Home. Common usage now is 'ready to go,' or recovered. Heave Out And Trice Up Originally, a call for sailors to get out of their hammocks, roll them up, and trice (tie) them to the ships rail. in that painting is generally used to denote detection and tracking, while illumination is generally for targeting and/or guidance of weapons. 7. Chit A small piece of paper, often a request for or granting of permission to do something (leave chit, for example). Banyan - (RCN/UK) A barbecue or party on the flight deck, usually with steaks and beer. Bleed Air In gas turbine engines, compressed air that is removed (bled) from the compressor section at various points. 'Max Conserve' more properly applies to an aircraft flying a long-range profile. Article 1282 of Navy Regulations directs that all persons on deck aboard ships passing the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, between sunrise and sunset be called to attention, and that those not in formation render the hand salute as the ship passes the memorial, which symbolizes the losses suffered in the surprise Japanese attack on Actually, the word is French and means, literally, sailor. Adrift (1) Not secured; scattered about; not properly stowed, or out of place. Goat Locker - Chiefs' Quarters and Mess. 19 LIBERTY CALL NP I11338RB Bugle: Liberty Cull. Aurora, a Boeing subsidiary, was awarded $5.7 million . MER Multiple Ejector Rack, a device used to increase the amount of ordnance carried by an aircraft. The 'Fleet Joss' was the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Master at Arms. '205 Tomcat ball, 3.5'. Can be either a normal or emergency evolution, the difference being simply how quickly the various actions are accomplished. The brass would rather you went down for selling state secrets to the former Soviet Union than a D.U.I. A 'blue water navy' is capable of prosecuting battle away from shore-based support in vessels of sufficient size and endurance to do so safely. A Marine Expeditionary Unit is how the Marine Corps and the Navy can liberate any country in the world at a moments notice. Blonde and Sweet Coffee with cream and sugar. $25.00 Liberty Call Hong Kong. Cut and Run To leave quickly, from the practice of cutting a ships moorings in a hasty departure. LSO - Landing Signals Officer. Boondockers High-top (over the ankles) black shoes, worn as part of the working uniform. "Getting (one's) dolphins"--achieving the status of a qualified submariner. Pipe Down: Dismissal of all the crew not on watch. Has nothing to do with meteorological conditions. Ki, kai, kye - (RN) Hot chocolate made from slab chocolate shavings mixed with water into a cloyingly sweet drink. May be caused by steam supply problems or other mechanical difficulties. UK term is 'own-goal.'. Arresting Gear - Mechanism used to rapidly bring an aircraft to a halt aboard ship or ashore. Sailing ships which were becalmed here often had to throw live cargo such as livestock over the side to conserve water. FTN Space (the) - An obscure, hard-to-get-to space, compartment, or void; used to hide from officers or chiefs. Get a gun. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EMCON - EMissions CONtrol. Sometimes (incorrectly) used to mean a watertight door, which is mounted vertically in a bulkhead. Cake and Arse (RNZN) Derogatory term for an officers cocktail party. (2) CHange of OPerational command, spoken as "inchop" (entering a command region or zone) or "outchop" (leaving a command region), e.g. So called because they can wreak havoc on the shins of those new to shipboard life. 'Loiter' is similar, although loitering usually involves staying in one place. The item is in excellent shape. Conn Has several uses, all to do with control of the ship. 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 1425. 3m ago. See also FLOTSAM. Barricade (the) - (1) A device vaguely similar to (but much larger than) a tennis net which can be rigged and used to stop an aircraft which is unable to TRAP. Those E1s that got promoted to E2s are now ready to climb to E3s. The traditional differentiator is that "ships carry boats.". Established on July 1, 1957, USFK supports both the CFC and UNC and participates annually in joint and combined operations with CFC to train and maintain readiness for personnel and . FUBIJAR Fuck You Buddy, Im Just A Reservist. "Brownshoe - Member of the aviation community. Jeff Zavada says: February 22, 2012 at 8:36 am. Thanks to their efforts to steer clear of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Navy says two American warships that set sail in mid-January broke the modern record on Thursday for. Boards (1) (Aviation) Speed Brakes. Counter battery - Firing on enemy artillery. The signature is traditionally in purple ink, and the practice is frowned upon. A takeoff on R&R. The AGIs mission is both intelligence-gathering and providing location (potentially, targeting) data of key targets such as aircraft carriers. (Liberty) $10.00 Liberty Center SOFA Sponsored First Cut-Off: 6/14/2019 . DIW Dead In the Water. The name stems from the size and shape of the stones, which closely resembled bibles. Conning (1) Giving orders regarding the maneuvers of a ship. "Church Call," and tolls once at the end of the bugle call. Also used to refer to any unwanted item. Chop (1) Supply Officer. "Let's go bag some traps." See also MENOPAUSE MANOR. Apes. Often a non-rated person. Anchor Pool The betting pool on the hour and minute the ship will drop anchor or tie up. GLOC - G-induced Loss Of Consciousness. (2) Marching ground. $20.00 Liberty Call Olongapo City. Dobie - (RCN) Laundry. In many ways, equivalent to a felony conviction. . Crossdeck Pendant, CDP - The wire (cable) which the hook of a carrier aircraft catches to accomplish an arrested landing. EB Green Nuke duct tape. GIB - "Guy In Back". Crash and Smash Crew (or Team) - Crash and Rescue personnel. Do not let your personal bias get in the way of protecting the rest of your troops. Captain's Mast - Non-judicial disciplinary procedure, usually meted out by unit commanders. 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 Term used by short-timers, attitude cases, and sailors having a bad day. Aka TEAKETTLE. 6 D's - Deep Diving Death Defying (or Dealing) Denizens of the Deep. $1999 with code. Responsible for the air-launched weapons. Clutch-Brake A device used to engage or disengage an engine from a propellor shaft, and to stop the shaft if need be. (2) The process of starting a large Diesel engine using air to turn the engine over. This call signals the entire crew to assemble on deck. EAB - Emergency Air Breathing mask. Can be used as noun or verb. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is constantly looking for innovative scientific and technological solutions that can address current and future Navy and Marine Corps requirements. Pronounced 'chang'. 37 reviews of Liberty Call Us Embroidery & Cleaners "The NEX screwed my collar devices up. In common usage, to lose SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. CBR Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (nuclear) warfare. MPA - Main Propulsion Assistant. (2) (USAF) The winged pipe extending aft and below a tanker aircraft. 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. Horse-cock - Sandwich meat, usually served at MIDRATS or during relaxed states of GQ, made with mystery meat masquerading as bologna or other lunch meat. Fall of Shot Point of impact of a shell or salvo of shells. A magnetic or acoustic mine. A 'no grade pass' is worth 2 points; A 'bolter pass' (which grade can be assigned whether the aircraft traps successfully or not) is worth 1 point. someone who doesnt hold up his end, or doesnt do his (or her) share of the work. Brow The proper term for what is often called the gangway, the temporary bridge connecting the ships quarterdeck to the pier. Irish Pennant - (1) (RN) Loose mop strings left in the flat. Hail and Farewell A party at which a soon-to-be-detached officer (the farewell) and his replacement (the hail) are feted. Main Space - Engine room or fire room or, collectively, both/all. Hogging The behavior of a ship where the midships area is supported by the crest of a wave but the bow and stern are less supported due to the troughs of the wave. Hangar Queen (Aviation) An aircraft that never seems to be in flyable condition, it often sits in a corner and provides spare parts for serviceable aircraft instead. Generally a much more violent event than an unaccelerated stall. Control Surface In aircraft, aerodynamic parts moved to effect maneuvers, e.g. Iron Lung - (RN) Soda dispenser filled with beer. Material Condition Zebra - All fittings and closures marked 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' must be closed. Cold Shot A catapult shot in which insufficient end speed is generated. Boomer - (1) (Naval) Ballistic missile submarine. (2) Cross-training in another rate. 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. U.S. Navy ships anchor in outer Pattaya Bay and liberty parties are ferried to and from shore by local commercial boats, which normally make the run in 15 to 18 minutes. (2) (USN) Banjo is also a nickname for the F-2 Banshee fighter. Foul Line - Painted lines on the flight deck which delineate an area which must be kept clear for flight operations to proceed safely. Across the board in every branch there are ranks earned through time in grade. See also SQUARED AWAY. Below, the USS General J. C. Breckinridge, tied up at Keelung Harbor, circa 1968. (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. Duties assigned as punishment which are also intended to improve one's military knowledge. Also serves to alternate the daily watch routine so sailors with the midwatch one night will not have it the next time. Basically, yelling and screaming. There may also be aircraft/aircrews on alert fifteen, etc. It was carried over to the practice of putting ice cream into soda. Eight o'clock Reports - Reports made by all department heads to the XO, who then takes them to the CO. See GOAT LOCKER. Word to be Passed: Command for silence, an order to follow. See SOS. 130-rpm fish - A form of sea life (type unknown) which makes a sound very similar to a propeller turning at 130 rpm. 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. Grease the Skids Refers to the practice of lubricating the ways (or skids) upon which a ship was built, just prior to her launching. Another spot is applied back to the left, half the amount of the previous correction. Depress the release pushbutton and . Blue-Shirt (1) (aviation) Aviation Boatswain's Mate. Well it could always get worse. An FAA-defined set of flight rules where the aircraft is under positive radar control. (2) A heading indicator on a compass of Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI). Goffer - (RM) A large wave. Field traps are particularly rough on the hook point, as it is common practice to touch down well prior to the gear and roll into it. 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