7. Call MyNavy Career Center . AEF/A (USN submarine) Auxiliary Electrician Forward/Aft. This term appears to be from the French "Haud Vast," literally "hold fast.". Other types of modified conditions include 1-SQ (battle stations for missile launch). Meet Her An order to the helm to use the rudder as needed to stop the ships turn. (2) To face successively in all directions, as when a ship loses steerage and drifts aimlessly. Accelerated Stall (Aviation) A stall which occurs during accelerated flight, i.e. (3) The bottom end of a spar or other object. Head Marine toilet. Gate - Aviation term for use of maximum afterburners. (2) (RCN) A sailor often in trouble. Frequently modified by members of the surface fleet with the adjective "fucking". Those E1s that got promoted to E2s are now ready to climb to E3s. So called because they can wreak havoc on the shins of those new to shipboard life. Gator Freighter Amphibious warfare cargo ship. Leadsman One who heaves the lead (q.v.). (3) To slowly turn the propeller shaft or shafts of a ship when engines are stopped, both to maintain the oil film in shaft bearings and to prevent the shaft from bowing from its own weight. May be modified for certain conditions, such as Condition 1-AS, in which all antisubmarine watch stations and weapons are manned, but AAW stations may not be. Prior to the advent of the angled deck, missed wires often resulted in a BARRICADE engagement or a crash into the PACK. Heaving Deck - Call from the LSO to a pilot on approach to the carrier that the vertical movement of the deck due to the action of wind and wave is sufficient to be a factor in the approach. Flag An admiral, aka "Flag Officer" because such officers are entitled to fly a flag denoting their rank. Usually hosted by the various departments. Before the advent of the stick, the man using the stone would kneel as if in prayer, aiding in the development of the nickname. Considered meaningless, it was awarded to anyone who served in a certain time frame during and subsequent to the Vietnam War. The same light pattern is sometimes echoed on an external array on or near the nose gear, so that aircraft AOA can be determined by the LSO. Beach Ashore, or to be put ashore. Can also refer to the Carrier Air Group commander. Clankie, Clanky - (RN) Mechanical Engineer. Grease the Skids Refers to the practice of lubricating the ways (or skids) upon which a ship was built, just prior to her launching. cherbourg - picturesque liberty port: cherbourg - picturesque liberty port: china - navy ships historic qingdao port call: china shoppers: china shoppers: clearing the suez canal: columbus discovers old world: cv 62-uss independence visits new york city: dd 861 joins turkish navy: deep sea copter - dumbo the dunker - camp pendleton calif: diego . Found in a "ladderwell" (stairwell). Held when a vessel crosses the Equator. It had definite practical uses in those days, many of which have now ceased to exist. Generally the result of a stall, whether accelerated or unaccelerated. NAVY CHIEF DECKPLATE DECAPPER. May be counted for a pilot, a squadron, or an airwing. The command needs to make sure that there are plenty of tourist options available. Can also refer to any member of the aviation community, officer or enlisted. Keelung Harbor. See also JETSAM. Deck What the civilian calls a floor. All in the same day. Coast Guard. Dog Dish The white hat worn by junior enlisted personnel. This term is probably the origin of the terms "hell to pay" and "between the devil and the deep blue sea.". See DECK APE, ORDIE. The following are the commands that are passed with the help of a bosun's pipe. ), or "Seaman Jones". It is also flown from the yardarm when a court martial or court of inquiry is in session aboard. Deck Ape - Surface fleet personnel, usually Boatswain's Mates, that care for topside gear and equipment. Light Off - Start. NOTE: When a 3-day liberty embraces only regular liberty time, such as a Saturday and Sunday with a Monday or Friday national holiday, when scheduled work hours are not included, the time off is treated as regular liberty. (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. (4) A fiber-type scrubbing or scouring pad. Depart, Departure (Aviation) (1) More properly, Standard Instrument Departure (SID). Analogous term in UK-based countries is reheat., A-gang - Auxiliaries Division of the Engineering Department. Whether it passes the test or not, it is outta here. Usually shouted as a warning. Balls (or Four Balls) Midnight, which in the militarys 24-hour timekeeping system may be written as "0000," although writing midnight as "2400" is perhaps more common. Crusher - (RN) A member of the Regulating Branch, i.e. Jimmy, Jimmy the One - (RN) First Lieutenant of a ship. ); 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. See AUTO-DOG. 0.7 Elder falwell The Rev. When using this, a crewman is said to be 'sucking rubber'. . WW II), less politically-correct form is 'Black Gang. Originally, it referred to the appearance of men who had been handling or working around coal, but the term has come to refer to the engine room crew. The Navy hits port after being months at sea. . Yes, its your leave block too. The reason sailors are referred to as mateys. Pronounced to rhyme with glow.. (2) Any jet aircraft, for their tendency to suck objects and debris up off the ground, but especially a jet aircraft with a chin or beard intake, such as the A-7 Corsair II or F-8 Crusader. Jetsam Objects thrown over the side to lighten ship. Cold Iron An engineering term meaning that the entire engineering plant has been secured. Bight (1) A loop in or slack part of a line. In third-world countries, only consumed by drunk sailors and Marines, due to questionable sanitation practices. Make Way (1) From the Rules of the Nautical Road, when a ship is making way she is proceeding under her own power, whether by engine or sail (or oars, for that matter). Subjects. Counter battery - Firing on enemy artillery. Five Ss The tradition steps to prepare for a formation or liberty: Shit, Shower, Shave, and Shine Shoes. See also ROLL. Crash and Smash Crew (or Team) - Crash and Rescue personnel. A fire-fighting agent which is mixed with water and sprayed on flammable liquids fires. Material Condition Circle William - A material condition involving ventilation fittings and machinery marked with a 'W' inside a circle. Ensign Locker JO (Junior Officer) berthing aboard ship. Autorotation (1) A method of making an emergency landing in a helicopter which has experienced engine failure. Responsible for positioning and chaining down aircraft. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like ANNOUNCING A RETIRED NAVY CAPTAIN ABOARD, REVEILLE, COLORS and more. Balls to the wall Full speed, or maximum effort. Gundeck - To mark a maintenance or PMS check as complete without doing the work. Unless you think the army is better, in which case good riddance! Seams were caulked or sealedpaidby jamming oakum fiber into the gaps, then smearing the seam with melted pitch or tar. Generally used for large-diameter lines. (2) (USAF) The winged pipe extending aft and below a tanker aircraft. Time seemed to move along since had announcements and the log book. Check Valve Used to describe a person, it refers to one who does for himself, but not others. Liberty Card A CHIT granting permission for a junior enlisted sailor to go on liberty. On board, new folks assigned to duty in Taiwan. The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: "We are in the . 'Dixie' was the southern station, tasked with troop support (CAS). (2) A structure on a ship which is designed to deflect or redirect water flow. Hanging Out - (RM) Similar to CHINSTRAP (q.v. Influence Mine A mine which does not require physical contact to detonate. Fig Spoken form of the ship designation FFG (Guided Missile Frigate). Primary mission is nuclear deterrence. BOHICA - Acronym for "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again.". Reportedly, due to the "high and tight" haircut favored by many marines; it looks as if someone put a bowl on the victims head and cut or shaved off all the hair that protruded. An escape maneuver from an air-to-air fight, generally consists of choosing the proper moment to unload and select ZONE FIVE. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dockyard Tour - (RN) An excuse to slide away early when at a fleet school. Hatch covers were separate pieces which were laid over the hatch opening, then made fast with battens (pieces of timber). FUBIJAR Fuck You Buddy, Im Just A Reservist. (2) In-Flight Refueling q.v. Can (1) Short for TINCAN. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host a Proposers Day in support of the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001123S0025, Faithful Integrated Reverse-Engineering and Exploitation (FIRE) program on March 16-17, 2023 at the Booz Allen Hamilton Auditorium located at 8283 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 In older use, this signal was used when piston-engine aircraft come aboard the carrier. There are other MC and JV circuits used for communications within the ship. Courtesy Flush What someone will ask for if you are stinking up the head. Angled Deck - The landing area of a modern carrier, which is offset 10 degrees to port from the ship's centerline to provide for safe BOLTERs. Charlie Time - Assigned time for carrier aircraft to land, generally meant as the time that an aircraft crosses the RAMP. Gives glideslope reference. Boondockers High-top (over the ankles) black shoes, worn as part of the working uniform. Killick Stoker, Killick Bunting Tosser. This page was last edited on 23 June 2022, at 12:52. Goat Locker - Chiefs' Quarters and Mess. Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, on July 1, 1914, issuedgeneral order 99, which rescinded Article 827. FOD - Foreign Object Damage. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. Similar to a GOAT ROPE, Chinese Fire Drill, etc. May be seen as Irish Pendant. (2) (USN) More generically, any dangling or loose thread on a uniform, or lines left adrift or dangling from the upper works or rigging of the ship. Ex Short for exercise. Some forms: mobex (an evolution involving a mob, i.e. Loadtoad (1) (aviation) See REDSHIRT. mall and had chai at the Burj al Arab. Similar to the chicken bones used by other rates to ward off evil spirits. Fougasse The combination of an explosive charge and a container of gasoline. Needless to say, should a "kidnapped" person be reported as mustered (either by well . (2) Shoulder boards (rank markings). Fish Head - (RN) WAFU term for the rest of the RN surface crowd. Menopause Manor - (RN) Chiefs Quarters. Study at our beautiful campus in central Virginia or online from anywhere in the world! "Ready to answer bells" means the engine room is ready for maneuvering orders. The brass would rather you went down for selling state secrets to the former Soviet Union than a D.U.I. 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. Smaller than the ships TACTICAL DIAMETER. Make and Mend Originally, a half-day off from normal ships work to make and/or mend clothing. One Liberty Center. 2) (Aviation) A measure of angle-off between ones aircraft and the opponent, or the amount of lead necessary to hit a crossing target. Liberty Call is written as a first person narrative of the author's experiences while on his first deployment overseas aboard the USS Fox, CG-33. See "FRITZ.". Commonly seen as "90-Day Blunder.". FAO Community. 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. (3) Disregard, as in "belay my last.". 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) The horizontal row of green reference lights found on a FRESNEL LENS array, which indicate the optimum glideslope. See also DATUM. FUBAR - Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. I saw those things in the shops all the time. (2) Cross-training in another rate. AUX - Pronounced ox. (1) Verbal shorthand for 'auxiliary', as when referring to a machinery space, 'Aux One'. A boom operator ("boomer") aboard the tanker aligns the boom via control surfaces and plugs it into a receptacle on the receiving aircraft. COG/SOG Course Over Ground/Speed Over Ground, i.e. To make a 'real' fist of something is to do it badly. - per Ray Guerra . Probably comes from adrift.. Across the board in every branch there are ranks earned through time in grade. 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 (2) Tiedowns. The latest total was released Feb. 15 at the group's annual strategy . FANG Fucking Air National Guard, or Florida Air National Guard. MSL (Aviation) Mean Sea Level. Anchor Pool The betting pool on the hour and minute the ship will drop anchor or tie up. This is the Hamilton collection. --Terms in ALL-CAPS have a separate listing. Older (ca. . United States Forces Korea (USFK) is responsible for supporting and training joint ROK-U.S. Most common use today is to acknowledge that the LSO has heard the approaching pilot call the ball. Similarly, it may be used to refer to getting out of someones way. See SCUTTLEBUTT. Indirect Fire Gunnery and fire control where the fall of shot is not directly visible from the firing unit. Bosun The phonetic spelling of boatswain.. The call for all hands to man battle stations. "The Chief was dripping about the state of the world.". "When you guys are done dicking the dog, I could use a hand over here.". Typically consists of SIDE NUMBER, aircraft type (to ensure proper ARRESTING GEAR settings), and amount of fuel onboard in thousands of pounds, e.g. Originally, the bitter end of a mooring line was taken to the bitts to secure it.Bittersweet - A radio call signifying that friendly aircraft are in danger from a surface AAW missile launch, or that the presence of friendly aircraft is preventing a missile shot. (2) A call to get out of the way, which originated as a call for junior personnel to give precedence to a senior while crossing the gangway. Also scran-bag (RN). Cranie - Protective headgear worn by flight deck crewmembers. 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. Aback Backing a sail is turning it so that the wind hits the front face; the effect is to slow a ship or boat. Liberty call is a roller coaster of emotions. Also seen as 'J.S. Beltway Bandit A company, or an employee of same, located near Washington, DC, which serves the defense industry. Now-a-days kicking down a troops door and making them chug six beers at three in the morning is hazing. 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. Generally made up of three short lines, each with three knotted ends, spliced to a short rope or wooden handle. This reduces the drag of the stopped propeller by a tremendous amount. Derisive interpretations of the acronym include: 'Christ, It Won't Shoot', and 'Captain, It Won't Shoot,' due to common maintenance difficulties. Originally, deck hatches did not have hinged, attached covers. Bullpen - Term for the large antenna arrays associated with a shore HFDF (High Frequency Direction Finding) station. US Navy systems (as well those of numerous other countries) use the "probe and drogue" system where a hose is streamed aft of the tanker aircraft. There are times when you can almost feel it in the air that something is going to go down over the weekend. Clear Datum - (1) (Submarine) To leave the area where you have been detected (see DATUM). Bearing Drift The movement, left or right, of the bearing to an object in motion relative to your platform. (2) The "rubber ducky" antenna of a handheld radio. With the straight-deck carriers, an aircraft either trapped successfully or engaged the barricade. Similar to the older "Feather Merchant.". A magnetic or acoustic mine. Duties assigned as punishment which are also intended to improve one's military knowledge. Barrack Stanchion (RNZN) A sailor who rarely goes to sea. Matelot - (RN) A sailor. $25.00 Liberty Call Hong Kong. One of a number of standard combinations of flight profile and headings used to depart an airfield. In its original form, toilet facilities were found right forward in the bows, so that the smell would be blown downwind and away from the ship (since sailing ships could not lie directly into the wind when underway). Broke Dick Non-functional. Goat Rope An evolution which is going not at all well; disorganized; chaotic. VIRGINIA BEACH - Leaders of the Military Resale Joint Buying Alliance announced $140 million in savings for its customers. List The static (at rest) tendency of a ship to lie with her decks not level in beamwise (side to side) aspect, due to imbalances in her loadout or perhaps due to flooding. (2) (RNZN) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. installation. Ski. Flemish To coil a line on deck so that it can run freely while maintaining a seamanlike appearance. Pre-boarding Announcement. A top blow removes scum and floating contaminants, a bottom blow removes sludge. Never got more than a month, maybe two months of shore time and only one port call an underway if we got any at all. Butter Bar Ensign/Second Lieutenant (O-1 paygrade), so called for the gold bar collar device. Max Conserve - Signal to aircraft to use power levels appropriate for maximum endurance. EMI - Extra Military Instruction. (2) Marine Aviation Detachment. Flaming Datum - A burning ship, or a missile breaking water. Grape - (1) Easy pickings, esp. Athwartships Moving or placed from side to side aboard ship, or straddling a particular position. (3) A signboard used to track and display landing scores of the pilots of a squadron, the 'greenie board.' Also seen as 'Dhobi.'. Take that, stupid seniors. Down to the Short Strokes - Nearly done; almost finished. '205 Tomcat ball, 3.5'. DILLIGAF Do I Look Like I Give A Fuck? CO - Commanding Officer. Liberty Call The 1MC announcement at 1630 - only in port of course: Liberty call for the non-duty sections. the bridge is abaft the bow. Dirt Sailor A member of the Navys Construction Battalions (Seabees). BENO Box Patrol station in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 80s. Hard Deck (Aviation) A safety altitude (expressed as AGL). The word comes from the pidgin English of the old China Fleet for "Come Ashore" money. "He screwed the pooch bigtime and they beached him.". Gouge (the) (1) Information, or the 'inside scoop'. Refers to pressgang leader Andrew Miller who, it was said, owned the Royal Navy. Non-specific training on military matters, often assigned as NJP. During WWII, members of the Black Gang were issued black "Dixie Cups" instead of white ones, and were therefore sometimes called "Black Hats.". (2) CHange of OPerational command, spoken as "inchop" (entering a command region or zone) or "outchop" (leaving a command region), e.g. 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. Gonzo Station - The rendezvous point for aircraft carrier battle groups off the Straits of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. Boomer Widow The wife of a boomer sailor, if she chooses to stray while hes on patrol. An older term, circa WW II, not frequently seen now. The receiving aircraft then plugs into the drogue (also called the basket) and receives fuel. Liberty is "time off" from the daily routine. Joe Shit the Ragman - The generic US Navy dirtbag or screwup. Dixie Station - One of the two positions typically occupied by an aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam. Polite form: "Adios, My Friend." Bitts A shipboard mooring fixture, comprised of cylindrical posts similar to BOLLARDS, mounted in pairs. CAS Close Air Support. (2) In the Rules of the Nautical Road, a ship which must maneuver to avoid another ship is called the "give way vessel." Yet every valve needs a pressure release, or it will explode. (2) Euphemism for throwing something overboard. Fairwater Planes Diving planes located on a submarines fairwater. The item is in excellent shape. The line is laid out in long parallel lines, generally starting up against a bulwark or deck edge and working inboard from there. Associated Press. G-suit - A piece of gear worn by flight crews in tactical aircraft. Midwatch - A watch stood from midnight (2400) until 4 a.m. (0400). Binnacle List Sick list; a listing of the names of the men currently in sick bay and unable to perform their duties due to sickness or injury. Aka 'the poop', 'the gen' (USAF). For an officer, one step up from the bottom, rankwise. Persistent rumors exist of entire, fully-outfitted machinery spaces which do not officially exist on the ships drawings. Navy MWR provides excellent customer service, convenient program availability, modern facilities and amenities, a safe program environment, and low or competitive pricing. Fart Sack Sleeping bag. In its simplest form, ships in a column turn in succession, each at the same point, akin to a column movement of marching men. Ragman'. (2) In older usage, cheating, or, as a verb, to cheat. 19 LIBERTY CALL NP I11338RB Bugle: Liberty Cull. The "All hands muster" call assists in identifying who might be missing. "Your Signal Charlie" means 'commence approach immediately, and land upon arrival.'. Legally, at this point the ship is under way, whether or not it is "making way" (moving through the water under its own power). Also seen as Kipperland, i.e. depressed to call another station and the station being called is busy. US military forces also have operated from there. Aka 'hardhat', 'brain bucket'. (2) Short for departure from controlled flight, a regime of flight where the aircraft is uncontrollable. The player opens and closes the hand . Killick - (RN, RCN) Leading rate. Romeo Corpen is the chosen course for underway replenishment. This would be done, for example, when two. Monkey Shit - Room-temperature-vulcanizing packing material (caulking) used for stuffing tubes, etc. For example, say a SALVO falls left of the target; a "spot" (an aim correction) is made using right deflection, and the next salvo falls to the right of the target. Learning Resources. Class Alpha Fire A fire which leaves ashes. Blowdown - A generic engineering term which can be used as noun or verb. A pilot's 'passes' (approaches) are critiqued and graded as follows: OK ('okay underline pass') is the elusive perfect pass, and counts as 4 points. Is it easier said than done? "Oh no, I'm adrift for the meeting and the Bossman'll be there!". Fox One (Two, Three, Four) - Used to report the launch of a air-to-air missile, from the 'Foxtrot' (F) of the phonetic alphabet. "Knots per hour" is incorrect usage. UK term is 'own-goal.'. Sidewinder (AIM-9). Flashing A navigational light (whether buoy or lighthouse) which is off longer than it is on. The US Air Force uses the "boom" method, which has a much higher rate of fuel delivery. Hot Runner A high performer, one who consistently does well. Broad agency announcements, or BAAs, represent one means of doing business with the Office of Naval Research. 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. Fake Down To lay out a line to permit free running while maintaining seamanlike appearance. Friday/Sunday Routine - (RN) Field day aboard, followed by CO's rounds. In this method, the receiving aircraft flies in close formation aft of and just below the tanker aircraft. Leatherneck US Marine. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Other transmitters may be installed at additional points. Cut and Run To leave quickly, from the practice of cutting a ships moorings in a hasty departure. 'Fox Two' is a heat-seeking missile, e.g. Primarily an aviation term, although it is applicable to other fluid environments such as a ships propeller in water. The captain or skipper of a vessel. (Liberty) $10.00 Liberty Center SOFA Sponsored First Cut-Off: 6/14/2019 . The result of the vector addition of ships heading and speed through the water, and speed/direction of winds and currents. Adjustments in deflection usually result in a hit soon after. Regular: $6499. Abaft Aft of a given point on a ship; e.g. Like saying that Kuwait isnt a real deployment (*because it isnt). I hope you took a course in stand up comedy in college, sir (or maam) because a good safety brief does deter stupid sh*t. Officers, dont put your reputation on the chopping block for a troop who came back hot during the unit drug test. A Loggerhead is two iron balls attached by an iron rod, which was heated and used for melting pitch. Light Water - See AFFF. Cold Iron A condition of the ships engineering plant where everything is shut down, including not only propulsion systems but also including electrical power generation and hotel services. . Blue on Blue - A friendly-fire kill. If an aircraft breaks the hard deck, it is considered a safety-of-flight violation (a serious transgression). Hi-Pac - High Pressure Air Compressor. May also be seen as bomber. (2) (USAF) The operator of the boom. None of the goodies get past him. "Let's bag this project.". Pronounced 'chang'. (On her) Beam Ends Strictly speaking, when a ship has gone through 90 degrees of roll, where her decks are vertical. (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. Space from which engineering spaces are controlled. Similarly, slow bearing drift may not indicate a safe condition if the other object is close. 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. Air Wing The officers and men assigned to the aircraft aboard a ship, whether a carrier (usually referred to as a "carrier airwing") or a smaller vessel (generally referred to as an "air det" (detachment)); the airwing has a separate administrative and operational chain of command. Incorporates hearing protection and impact protection. High Order In general usage, performing calibration on someone by yelling or other attention-getting activity. Airdale, airedale - Naval aviator, aka 'BROWNSHOE'. Ganked Stolen. Mustang (USN) An officer who has 'come up through the ranks', i.e. Goffa - Any non-alcoholic drink (why bother?). Black Cat - During World War Two, a PBY Catalina which was painted black and used for night reconnaissance patrol. A simplified form of the lens is mounted on ships which operate helicopters. Cat (1) Catapult. In a ship with a large deck department, especially where it is key to the ship's mission, such as a carrier or amphib, generally the deck department head. Conning (1) Giving orders regarding the maneuvers of a ship. Liberty Call Series. Meatball - (obsolete) A system in which a red light was reflected off a large parabolic mirror and projected aft to provide glideslope data to the pilot on approach. Similar to the USN's "Joe Shit the Ragman" (q.v. See FLOOR. In a good unit, it shouldnt get out of hand, but officers know what they have. Also called 'The Aux'. 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. Heave to In a sailing ship, to come into the wind and essentially stop, with minimum sail area exposed. Flinders Bar Bar with spherical correcting magnets. a woman Marine. 9-thread line); larger line is sized by its circumference (rather than diameter). The risk is higher but that doesnt always mean something will happen. It is replaced periodically, as it is worn down by contact with the deck or by field arrestment. Aka 'Chock and Chain boys.' "I set my hair on fire last night, but five hours' rack time and I'm back in battery.". The aircraft does not have sufficient speed to fly, and usually crashes. Brigadier Chief Senior Chief Petty Officer (who has one star on the anchors of his insignia). Hook (1) Anchor. Irish Pennant - (1) (RN) Loose mop strings left in the flat. 2023 GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS. Lighting off boilers and getting steam up has always been an involved and lengthy operation, requiring anywhere from an hour to even longer before the ship could get underway; in time of war, being caught cold iron could be tactically disastrous. 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