FBM Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine; an earlier term for a Ballistic Missile Submarine, i.e. An open, or unsafe, closure was indicated by a red light. Gives glideslope reference. 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. Head Marine toilet. Flag An admiral, aka "Flag Officer" because such officers are entitled to fly a flag denoting their rank. Advance and Transfer Two separate terms involving a ships turn. Responsible, among other things, for discipline. Also seen as DACM. Aka 'pogey bait'. In its simplest form, ships in a column turn in succession, each at the same point, akin to a column movement of marching men. When they hit port, R&R needs to be steady and controlled or sh*t will hit the fan. On 8 June 1967, the USS Liberty was about 12 miles off the the Sinai coast went an Israeli torpedo hit the ship and was further attacked by Israeli aircraft and torpedo boats. Brown-Bagger Married member of the crew. GLOC - G-induced Loss Of Consciousness. If an aircraft breaks the hard deck, it is considered a safety-of-flight violation (a serious transgression). Aka "Mushroom" or "Toadstool" (i.e. A 'cut pass' counts zero points and is considered to have put ship, plane, and pilot in danger. Often the CAG's bird. Angles and Dangles Operating a submarine at steep angles of ascent and descent, and to perform rapid turns (a submarine in a tight turn will bank in the same fashion as an aircraft). Frequently modified by members of the surface fleet with the adjective "fucking". Bin Rat (RCN) A person who works in Stores (supply). Supper The 1MC announcement at 1730: Mess call. Box the Compass (1) To name all the points of the compass. 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. 90-Day Wonder Derisive term for a graduate of OCS. (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. Spring lines tend forward or aft of their attachment point. Lubbers Line The vertical mark on a compass bowl to mark the ships heading. Buddy Fucker Someone who will not stand up for, or defend, a friend or shipmate, or someone who screws over a shipmate. (2) Broken, or useless. (2) (RCN) An unpopular watch, usually the 2400-0400 or 0400-0800. Fightertown Miramar NAS, located near San Diego, California. Division Officer for MP Division, the group that operates and maintains the ship's main engines. 'Fox Four' is sometimes used derisively to refer to a midair collision. Deck What the civilian calls a floor. (Effective October 3, 2022 10:00 a.m. local Eastern Time until September 29, 2023 4:00 p.m. local Eastern time.) Make and Mend Originally, a half-day off from normal ships work to make and/or mend clothing. "President John F. Kennedy". Gun Busters - (RCN) Naval weapons ratings. H and I - A military mission emphasizing Harassment and Interdiction of enemy forces and supply routes. The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. Aka 'angle deck', 'the angle.'. Fall in at your pay station. Often used to detect SKIMMERs by their helpless laughter upon hearing the phrase. Friday/Sunday Routine - (RN) Field day aboard, followed by CO's rounds. Boomer Pin Term for the Deterrent Patrol pin; the device shows a ballistic missile sub launching a Polaris ICBM, with a banner below. Control stations are located on the bridge, quarterdeck, and central station. The difference this time around is that theyve gotten with the program and wont snitch if theyre getting hazed. See also WHITEHAT. Gulch (RN/RCN/RAN) A collection of PITs. Buffer - (UK) The senior rate responsible for seamanship evolutions, typically a Chief Boatswain's Mate. Radioing is also used to refer to work that is logged before it is performed. Henceforth, the strongest drink to be had was coffee. However, since majority of troops are those who exhibit good character, they will be promoted in waves. See "FRITZ.". Perfect for your collection. Hull Up The term for a ship which is sufficiently close that her weather decks may been seen. 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. Monkey dicks (1) Sausages, aka "poodle peckers", "puppy peters", etc. [2], In the television series Star Trek, the boatswain's call can be heard every time before the captain (Kirk) speaks to the crew. When you see the stars align and the following events happen, keep your phone on. Bogey - Unidentified air contact. Liberty Card A CHIT granting permission for a junior enlisted sailor to go on liberty. Hook Skip Bolter A BOLTER which results when the arresting hook bounces over the wires. Liberty is regular time off. We often look at college students as punk kids, lazy frat guys or any other kind of social stereotype. with the XO, because the XO thought the Topside Watch was making fun of the situation. 2) (Aviation) A measure of angle-off between ones aircraft and the opponent, or the amount of lead necessary to hit a crossing target. Gunny - Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (E-7). The altitude that really matters for safety of flight. From the light blue color of the uniform, which is the same as that of the grease (known as crabfat) used on gun breeches, etc., in the RN. Low Pressure Blow all Main Ballast Tanks. Hashmarks (1) Chevrons or stripes worn on the sleeve to signify years of service. It may be obstructed by a stuck shell casing, an entire round, or other unwanted foreign material. Direct Fire Gunnery and fire control where the fall of shot can be directly observed by the firing unit. "Grand Slam with birds" signifies a kill with missiles. Generally used by fitting a wooden stick into a socket in the top surface of the stone. Only possible on modern carriers with an ANGLED DECK (q.v.). Has nothing to do with meteorological conditions. Responsible, under the Chief Engineer, for damage control and stability of a ship. Draeger Tubes - An older method of sampling atmosphere, in which a hand-held pump is used to draw samples into the test system. (2) The process of starting a large Diesel engine using air to turn the engine over. Boondoggle - Travel which is more fun than functional. Altitudes expressed as MSL have no meaning as far as ground clearance is concerned. Gronk - (RN) Ugly or unattractive, especially a member of the opposite sex. Commander, Navy Installations Command | 716 Sicard Street SE Suite 1000 | Washington DC, 20374-5140 Official U.S. Navy Website AUX - Pronounced ox. (1) Verbal shorthand for 'auxiliary', as when referring to a machinery space, 'Aux One'. Pre-boarding Announcement. The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. They fixed the collar quickly, updated the new one, and the placement was a little more accurate than the NEX as well. (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. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, MIGHTY NETWORKS, 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Usually fatal, and if not, then causing serious injury due to the barnacles and other hard objects encrusting the hull. "Ready to answer bells" means the engine room is ready for maneuvering orders. Usually there are two pairs of planes, mounted on bow and stern, or on the fairwater (sail) and stern. Balls to the wall Full speed, or maximum effort. A sail which is being backed is said to be aback. A sailing ship which accidentally goes aback when tacking loses its momentum and is said to be in irons. A person is said to be all aback when he is confused or surprised. . 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. Aback Backing a sail is turning it so that the wind hits the front face; the effect is to slow a ship or boat. Answer: The Navy uses a number of codes to track sailors sent to Recruit Training Command's "Ship 5" for separation processing. Smaller than the ships TACTICAL DIAMETER. Depart, Departure (Aviation) (1) More properly, Standard Instrument Departure (SID). Ex dividend Reference is made to the announcement on 28 February . Ladder Stairs aboard ship. Bilge rat Someone who works in the engineering spaces. (4) Missiles, especially in the surface community. Used to regularize and speed up an aircrafts departure from the airfield and its crowded airspace. Coffeepot - Nuclear reactor. UK term is 'own-goal.'. Cluster Fuck An evolution remarkable for its significant lack of excellence. All terms frequently modified by Naval personnel with the fond adjective "fucking". Polite forms: 'brain fade', 'brain cramp'. Ballbuster (1) Something difficult. Clankie, Clanky - (RN) Mechanical Engineer. They can usually be found cluttering up passageways or decks where real work is being done. This page includes all of the information you will need to visit your recruit for . None of the goodies get past him. Golden BB - That one bullet or shell that ruins your (or your opponents) day in a dogfight or when conducting ground attacks. British navy seizes Iran missiles, parts likely Yemen bound . The low note was for the pause and preparatory; the high for pulling on the line. "turd shirt. Thank you for looking. An escape maneuver from an air-to-air fight, generally consists of choosing the proper moment to unload and select ZONE FIVE. Used to wait out a squall or storm. FY23 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology N00014-23-S-B001. "First Call, (Turn off Officer . ABC Atomic, Biological, Chemical. Jeff Zavada says: February 22, 2012 at 8:36 am. Its not intentional it mainly has to do with when they went to boot camp and their MOS school that will affect when a unit receives new pups. See also "TEARDROP". Short form of the radio pro-word "Interrogative". Usually spoken as a word, "A-sap," the first a given the long sound. This page was last edited on 23 June 2022, at 12:52. They are so adorable. Feather In an aircraft, to rotate the propeller blades of a stopped engine into the wind. 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. Brass Officers, especially senior officers. Broad agency announcements, or BAAs, represent one means of doing business with the Office of Naval Research. Bull Ensign - Senior ensign aboard. Applies to many military schools. While I have attempted to present things with a bit of humor, if you are easily offended this FAQ may not be for you. Commonly seen as "90-Day Blunder.". (2) Weapons Electrical Branch. Bumfuck Egypt A (fictitious) bad place to be stationed, or the figurative ends of the earth. Adrift (1) Not secured; scattered about; not properly stowed, or out of place. "Our society has devolved. EB Green Nuke duct tape. These coamings are a foot or so off the deck. As the hook is held down on the deck by a gas-pressurized snubber, wear is accelerated. See also SOFT DECK. Dogfighting practice. Dodge City - Diego Garcia island, a British possession in the approximate middle of the Indian Ocean. Pronounced 'gee-lock'. The senior rate on a destroyer, frigate, or smaller vessel. Generally the result of a significantly non-excellent approach or a too-close waveoff, visually it looks like what happens to the running cartoon dog when he reaches the end of the chain. In such case a ship would probably capsize (roll completely over). Participants run toward the table and dive onto it face-first. $7999 with code. Usually shouted as a warning. 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). See CAPTAIN'S MAST. Used as an antipersonnel weapon. Maximum watertight integrity. This is the normal daylight underway material condition, and represents a minimal condition of watertight integrity. Similar to the USN's "Joe Shit the Ragman" (q.v. 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. You dont want to do it. Together. AGL (Aviation) Above Ground Level. 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. Heave the lead To take soundings by throwing a lead weight ("the lead", rhymes with dead) on a line ahead of the vessel, then pulling the line taut and reading the depth from markers on the line as the ship passes over the weight. The 700 series of ASMO codes is generally associated with medical issues that require separation from the service. Also seen as "snack hole.". Term used by submariners to refer to themselves. Careen To lay a ship on its side in shallow water or on the beach, generally to work on the hull. 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. Non-specific training on military matters, often assigned as NJP. RN form is Action Stations. ), or "Seaman Jones". A glowing yellow image, 'THE BALL,' is visible to the pilot on approach. Air Boss The watchstander responsible for the safe operation of the carriers flight deck. (1) (General Usage) When an officer announces "I have the conn," he or she is then legally responsible to give proper steering and engine orders for the safe navigation of the ship. Op Test Announcement. Aka 'Light Water' for the foam's ability to float on oil or gasoline. Charlie Sierra Phonetic abbreviation for chickenshit. The unnecessarily thorough enforcement of an insignificant or unimportant regulation. The Attachment rails, officially known as the rail integration A few thousand years ago, our ancestors wore Sign up for our newsletter and receive the mighty updates! (2) Uncomplimentary term for a woman. Aka 'cylindrical sirloin', 'fillet of mule tool.'. I&I Intercourse and Intoxication. Field Day - To scrub or otherwise clean a ship's spaces. Ragman'. Iron Lung - (RN) Soda dispenser filled with beer. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY 121 BLAKE ROAD ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND 21402-1300 USNA INSTRUCTION 1050.lA USNAINST 1050.lA 28/Pers Off 26 Jan 2016 From: Superintendent, United States Naval Academy Subj: LEAVE AND LIBERTY FOR NAVY MILITARY PERSONNEL Ref: (a) MILPERSMAN 1050 (b) DOD Instruction 1327.06 (c) NAVADMIN 252/10 (d . Leatherneck US Marine. Foxtrot Corpen is the chosen course for flight operations. (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. See PORKCHOP. Funding Opportunities. and the aircrafts wing. Regular: $9999. Dead Horse - An interest-free loan which is paid off via payroll deduction. Aircraft damage can result. 'Fox Two' is a heat-seeking missile, e.g. A. J. Squared-Away The mythical sailor who always has his stuff together. Black Cat Merchant - (RN) Someone who is always exaggerating. Mustang (USN) An officer who has 'come up through the ranks', i.e. (3) Someone who acts like an idiot (aka 'blank file'). (2) The horizontal row of green reference lights found on a FRESNEL LENS array, which indicate the optimum glideslope. EMI - Extra Military Instruction. EM (1) Electricians Mate. 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. England or the UK. Hook (1) Anchor. Pipe Down: Dismissal of all the crew not on watch. Liberty cams. Also BOOTNECK (RN), GRUNT, JARHEAD, MUDPUPPY. DTG - (1) Days To Go. Benny - A treat or reward, derived from 'benefit.'. Probably comes from adrift.. GMT General Military Training. (2) CHange of OPerational command, spoken as "inchop" (entering a command region or zone) or "outchop" (leaving a command region), e.g. PLEASE CALL (DSN) 252-3328 OR 252-2904 / (COMM) 0956-50-3328 OR 0956-50-2904 First Cut-Off: 6/07/2019 . Milk Bottle Shoulders Refers to someone who is unwilling or unable to shoulder responsibility. The crown of the anchor is still resting on the bottom. Dog Watch (1) A shortened watch period. Captain of the Focs'le. USFK. A-ganger - Auxiliaryman. Pronounced 'ee-ow'. See also BOSNIA. Even if your platoon doesnt break the rules, if you got a bunch of rowdy, recently promoted war fighters, youre in a rough ride. Study at our beautiful campus in central Virginia or online from anywhere in the world! All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, Prevo was referring to blue light emergency call boxes . Study sets, textbooks, questions. But even the lance corporals like to have a good time find fun things to do in every port, or have them voluntold for plenty of admin. Greenie - (RN) (1) Electrician. Get the liberty cuffs, to brag to fellow soldiers about how much better the Navy is. Knot A measure of speed, equating to one nautical mile per hour. Bingo - (1) Fuel level or status requiring either an immediate return to base or vector to a tanker, 'bingo fuel'. FUBIJAR Fuck You Buddy, Im Just A Reservist. See also BOW ARRAY. A simplified form of the lens is mounted on ships which operate helicopters. Fairwater (1) Submarine) The more modern term for the conning tower of a submarine. ProSphere #1 Liberty Flames White Basketball Jersey. elevators, ailerons, etc. Also seen as LPAC, pronounced "ell-pack.". 'Hanging out of their arses.'. CO - Commanding Officer. "Ordinary Seaman Bloggins screwed up again." Fast Cruise A training exercise whereby the ship simulates being underway while remaining tied to the pier. Gray Funnel Line - (RN) The Royal Navy surface fleet. All a troop has to do is keep their nose clean at the entry-level position over a certain amount of time to rate the next rank. Fougasse The combination of an explosive charge and a container of gasoline. 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. (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. Considered meaningless, it was awarded to anyone who served in a certain time frame during and subsequent to the Vietnam War. Crow - The rate insignia of a USN Petty Officer (E-4 through E-6), so-called because of the eagle surmounting the rate chevrons. "Let's go bag some traps." Fanny (UK) A mess tin. For example, a ship will call away general quarters for a major fuel or oil leak in the engineering spaces (to prepare in case a fire results). They may be bitter from their four years of service and will disregard the rules. I didn't want to even bother going back to get it fixed so I just took it here for same-day service. Flinders Bar Bar with spherical correcting magnets. Other types of modified conditions include 1-SQ (battle stations for missile launch). The end of a long journey across the Pacific on a US Navy Transport Ship. 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. Improves the BOARDING RATE but costs at the GREENIE BOARD. (submarine only) Responsible for coordinating shipboard evolutions such as housekeeping, watchstanding, wake-ups, etc. See also MCPOC. Boomer - (1) (Naval) Ballistic missile submarine. On board, new folks assigned to duty in Taiwan. During flight deck ops, wears a jersey color-coded blue. (2) Alternate form of AOW. First Lieutenant - (1) (USN) Deck Division officer aboard ship, or officer responsible for general seamanship and deck evolutions. Analogous term in UK-based countries is reheat., A-gang - Auxiliaries Division of the Engineering Department. I haven't done much else more than that but I recommend you try . FOD - Foreign Object Damage. DCA - Damage Control Assistant. (2) Anyone E-6 or below wearing the dungaree uniform, similar to the traditional term "Bluejacket," due to the Navy blue jacket issued with the dungaree uniform. Extra Duty The 1MC announcement at 1900: Now muster the extra duty men. Fancy Dinns (UK) Steak and wine night at sea. Watchstation of the EOOW. Bitts A shipboard mooring fixture, comprised of cylindrical posts similar to BOLLARDS, mounted in pairs. Ashcan A depth charge which is cylindrical in shape. Typically consists of SIDE NUMBER, aircraft type (to ensure proper ARRESTING GEAR settings), and amount of fuel onboard in thousands of pounds, e.g. All Hands on Deck: Crews were split into three (or earlier, two) rotating watches that stood for two to four hours at a time. Graduating Sailors will be granted daytime liberty after graduation to spend time off-base with their families and friends. Now-a-days kicking down a troops door and making them chug six beers at three in the morning is hazing. May be caused by steam supply problems or other mechanical difficulties. Channel Fever Anxious to get home, or reach port. Aka TEAKETTLE. BOSNIA Big Old Standard Navy Issue Ass. Haul: The most basic of calls. (2) Short for cat onine tails, a form of whip used to administer a flogging. See FLOOR. Marine Napkin The flap on the front of the traditional 13-button US Naval enlisted uniform trousers. Prior to the advent of the angled deck, missed wires often resulted in a BARRICADE engagement or a crash into the PACK. (3) To name a classmate or shipmate involved in wrongdoing, or to identify a mistake made by someone else. Bosuns Whistle (or Pipe) A small metal whistle used to signal the announcement of important messages, or for ceremonial purposes. There are several types: TARCAP (TARget CAP), BARCAP (BARrier CAP), RESCAP (REScue CAP, i.e. Once the ceremony is completed, the POLLYWOG is now a SHELLBACK. Fresnel lens installations are also found on almost all Naval Air Station runways. (2) (RNZN) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. (2) A rubber fuel bladder. More common in Air Force usage, refers to the backseater (pilot, non-pilot, or NFO) of a 2-place tactical aircraft, aka the bear, or the pitter' (the guy in the pit). Meet Her An order to the helm to use the rudder as needed to stop the ships turn. Black Cat - During World War Two, a PBY Catalina which was painted black and used for night reconnaissance patrol. (2) Course. weapons systems, navigation communication, engineering systems, firefighting, etc. When comparing another objects (ship, aircraft, missile, etc.) in that painting is generally used to denote detection and tracking, while illumination is generally for targeting and/or guidance of weapons. Conn Has several uses, all to do with control of the ship. Barrack Stanchion (RNZN) A sailor who rarely goes to sea. Often used to cover relocation expenses, or to pay back a disbursing error which was originally in your favor. The captain or skipper of a vessel. The legendary 'tube steak.' Afterburner - A system in the engine(s) of many tactical aircraft (and a very few non-tactical a/c such as the SR-71 and U-2) which dramatically increases thrust at the cost of doubling (or more) the fuel consumption. Jarhead GRUNT, or Marine. "I think I'll have a gonk before we hit the beach.". Get the best deals for us navy liberty cuffs at eBay.com. Grab-Assing Horsing around, skylarking, etc. (3) Disregard, as in "belay my last.". So called from the fouled anchor rate badge. One Liberty Center. 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. In older use, this signal was used when piston-engine aircraft come aboard the carrier. Class Delta Fire A fire involving special materials and firefighting methods. DACT Dissimilar Air Combat Training. Class Bravo Fire A fire involving flaming liquids. Hummer - (1) E-2 Hawkeye, so-called for the sound of its turboprop engines. Cox - (UK) The Coxswain. - Spoken as "a-farts", Armed Forces Radio and Television System is a US system providing television and radio entertainment to forces overseas. CBR Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (nuclear) warfare. Knock It Off (Aviation) The radio call to stop an ACM engagement. One of a number of standard combinations of flight profile and headings used to depart an airfield. Influence Mine A mine which does not require physical contact to detonate. It was an unarmed ship that was used to gather data and intelligence during the Six-Day War. Flying Bravo When a woman is menstruating, she is said to be flying Bravo. The Bravo alphabet flag is all red. 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. Camel Station - Rendezvous point for ships in the Indian Ocean. CMC - Command Master Chief. USN usage, 'Jack o' the Dust.' Generally spoken as 'Charley Oscar'. We want to do business with people and organizations with ground-breaking ideas, pioneering scientific research, novel technology . Accelerated Stall (Aviation) A stall which occurs during accelerated flight, i.e. Bug (Aviation) (1) See PLASTIC BUG. At least one US submarine was lost to a circular run in WWII. Bolter - The go-around that occurs when the carrier plane's tailhook misses the wires. A cleaning and/or venting process. It was first used as a badge of rank for the Lord High Admiral of England in 1485. More recently, brown footwear is optional, but seldom seen due to tradition. the ball is above the datum lightsindicates that the aircraft is above the optimum glideslope. Fresnel Lens aka The Lens, a gyro-stabilized arrangement of lights that gives a carrier pilot glideslope information during his approach to landing, or when simulating same ashore. Space from which engineering spaces are controlled. Bogey Dope - Radio calls to the intercepting fighter giving data on the bogey's position, course, altitude, etc. The call for all hands to man battle stations. Check Valve Used to describe a person, it refers to one who does for himself, but not others. "99 Guntrains" would address all aircraft with a Guntrain callsign. The player opens and closes the hand . An older term, circa WW II, not frequently seen now. 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. Green Slime (RN) Member of British Army Intelligence. (2) (RCN) Punishment consisting of confinement to the ship, base, etc., or sailors under punishment (derived from the slang term jailbird.) (3) Generic, airplane. in ACM, or a PQS signature obtained from a friend. Daily U.S. military news updates including military gear and equipment, breaking news, international news and more. Bubblehead (1) Member of the submarine community. Ski. Often used with the branch name or nickname, e.g. Corpen (1) A maneuver of a formation of ships. must achieve. Bloggins - (RN) The catch-all name. Includes rates such as IC (Interior Communications Electrician) and EM (Electrician's Mate), though nuke EMs are seldom seen outside the plant. In-flight Arrestment - Occurs during an arrested landing if the hook engages the CROSSDECK PENDANT while the main landing gear are not on deck. Word to be Passed: Command for silence, an order to follow. Ball (the) - The glowing image projected by the FRESNEL LENS. 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