FIGMO - Fuck It, (I) Got My Orders. Failure to do so means daily mandatory study hours supervised by the duty Chief. May be made for safety reasons, fuel shortage, or because an aircraft has met the kill criteria for the exercise. 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. UK term is 'own-goal.'. Another spot is applied back to the left, half the amount of the previous correction. Benny - A treat or reward, derived from 'benefit.'. A-ganger - Auxiliaryman. Main Space - Engine room or fire room or, collectively, both/all. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. 'EMCON Alpha' is total emissions silence, 'EMCON Bravo' allows radiation of certain non type-specific emitters, etc. Generally found in the depths of the engineering spaces, a maneuver used to get a female guest to bend over. Can be used to refer to extreme rolls, even if less than 90 degrees. Also seen as "snack hole.". Expert solutions. One Liberty Center. For an officer, one step up from the bottom, rankwise. (2) An Englishman. In older use, this signal was used when piston-engine aircraft come aboard the carrier. Bloggins - (RN) The catch-all name. Class Alpha Fire A fire which leaves ashes. Derisively, "Forever Fucking Gone.". Gouge (the) (1) Information, or the 'inside scoop'. Beach Ashore, or to be put ashore. Is it easier said than done? Flashing A navigational light (whether buoy or lighthouse) which is off longer than it is on. Can result in damage to the aircraft, even a RAMPSTRIKE. "Your Signal Charlie" means 'commence approach immediately, and land upon arrival.'. (2) Facetiously, a way for a helicopter pilot to keep his hands and feet occupied as he plummets to his death. The player opens and closes the hand . [2], In the television series Star Trek, the boatswain's call can be heard every time before the captain (Kirk) speaks to the crew. (2) Traditional aviation term used to refer to an aircraft carrier. depressed to call another station and the station being called is busy. Dobie - (RCN) Laundry. Flying Bravo When a woman is menstruating, she is said to be flying Bravo. The Bravo alphabet flag is all red. See SCUTTLEBUTT. According to some, stands for "Big Ugly Fat Fucker Easily Replaced.". (2) Member of the flight deck fuels crew, who wear purple jerseys. 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. USS Roosevelt Completes 4th FDNF-E Patrol. The goal is to arrive safely and not slide off the end. I saw those things in the shops all the time. Fart Sack Sleeping bag. Similarly, RCN = Royal Canadian Navy, RAN = Royal Australian Navy, RM = Royal Marines, RNZN = Royal New Zealand Navy, UK = general usage in militaries of the former British Empire. Also called 'The Aux'. (2) A command to get out of the way. Haul: The most basic of calls. Liberty Call Series. Gedunk apparently was first used specifically to refer to ice cream sodas. Goat Locker - Chiefs' Quarters and Mess. 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. Back in my day it was free beer. Derisively, 'I Follow Roads'. Camel Station - Rendezvous point for ships in the Indian Ocean. 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. 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! It is now used in traditional bugle calls such as Evening Colors/Sunset, and in other ceremonies in most modern navies. Navy Liberty Liberty provides high-energy recreation programs, superior entertainment experiences and development of personal leisure skills, leading to extraordinary and unique opportunities for enjoyment, activity and adventure in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment. See also WATCH. Hardpoint Location or locations on an aircrafts wings and fuselage where weapons or other stores can be hung. A non-nuke. Similar to the older "Feather Merchant.". Circus In WW II, a fighter-bomber mission whose primary goal was to force the German fighter defenses to come up and engage. The following are the commands that are passed with the help of a bosun's pipe. Q4 2022 Liberty Media Corp Earnings Call. Battle Cover The steel cover for a port or deadlight. (2) A sexually teasing woman. In the Navy, it's essential to remember that "loose lips sink ships." OPSEC is everyone's responsibility. Shoot first." That's the advice of SNAFU Solomon, a blogger we've met several times in these pages, and who now serves as a sheriff's deputy in a Louisiana parish. Final Diameter The diameter of a circle inscribed by a turning ship once it has stabilized in its turn. Only applies to non-nuke subs. LIBERTY CALL FOR DUTY SECTIONS #, #, AND # TO EXPIRE ON BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN OF THE . An older term, circa WW II, not frequently seen now. AWOL Bag A small canvas or vinyl bag used to carry clothing or personal items while on weekend liberty. Kipper (UK) (1) Obsolete term for torpedo. Junior in authority to the COB. Theyd keep tally of a sailors beer consumption by marking up P for pints and Q for quarts, then settling up with the sailor at the end of the evening. Jarhead GRUNT, or Marine. The item is in excellent shape. After the Marines were reunited with their families, they were dismissed for six hours of on-base liberty. Joss, Jossman - (RN) Master at Arms. Box the Compass (1) To name all the points of the compass. Usually a combination of leftovers, plus something new to round out the service. Consists of a clear plastic hood and an air bottle, used to escape from smoke-filled spaces. This would be done, for example, when two. Grape - (1) Easy pickings, esp. Facetiously, Fun-Time Navy. Boarding Rate - The percentage of carrier approaches that result in successful arrestments. Men high on the royal and top gallant yards could hear the pipe under weather conditions that would cause the human voice to be inaudible or unintelligible. 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. Often used to cover relocation expenses, or to pay back a disbursing error which was originally in your favor. May also be used to lock the shaft. He's commenting on the open, flagrant daylight murder of a vagrant in St. Louis . Anti-Smash Light - The rotating or flashing anti-collision beacon on an aircraft. Like saying that Kuwait isnt a real deployment (*because it isnt). He always presides, with his court, at the LINE-CROSSING CEREMONY. Meet Her An order to the helm to use the rudder as needed to stop the ships turn. Bunting Tosser, Bunts (RN) - Signals or Radio personnel. Aka "Head Up And Locked." Military Power - Aviation term for maximum 'dry' power, i.e. Bearing Drift The movement, left or right, of the bearing to an object in motion relative to your platform. Brown-Bagger Married member of the crew. (nuke) Electricians Mates often stand Motor Machinist (MM) watches to support the watchbill. Bravo Zulu - Phonetic pronunciation of 'BZ' from the NATO signals codes. Menopause Manor - (RN) Chiefs Quarters. Dog Dish The white hat worn by junior enlisted personnel. Fancy Dinns (UK) Steak and wine night at sea. Mayday Distress call via radio, anglicized from the French Maidez (help me). Aka Alpha, from the engineering notation for AOA. However, since majority of troops are those who exhibit good character, they will be promoted in waves. 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. Any naval personnel are assumed to be 'on their chinstraps' at all times. (2) Marine Aviation Detachment. May be operated by a civilian contractor or by ships personnel. Midrats - Food served at midnight for ongoing watchstanders, although the oncoming watch section commonly does not get up early enough to partake. "99 Guntrains" would address all aircraft with a Guntrain callsign. Derives from the historical use of a leather collar or stock to protect the neck from saber cuts. A horizontal row of green DATUM lights represents the perfect glideslope angle. Birds Tight Permission to fire is refused. ABC Atomic, Biological, Chemical. See also MCPOC. (2) The horizontal row of green reference lights found on a FRESNEL LENS array, which indicate the optimum glideslope. Needless to say, should a "kidnapped" person be reported as mustered (either by well . 'Fox Two' is a heat-seeking missile, e.g. Ballbuster (1) Something difficult. Most common use today is to acknowledge that the LSO has heard the approaching pilot call the ball. Your command will find out if you screwed up. Grease the Skids Refers to the practice of lubricating the ways (or skids) upon which a ship was built, just prior to her launching. Division Officer for MP Division, the group that operates and maintains the ship's main engines. Call the Ball - A radio transmission to a pilot requesting that he report when he has sighted the BALL during approach to the carrier, or the action of reporting same. The opposite of BROWN WATER. the ball is above the datum lightsindicates that the aircraft is above the optimum glideslope. $25.00 . Three ships exisit today: SS John W. Brown; SS Jeremiah O'Brien; and SS Arthur M. Huddell . The latest total was released Feb. 15 at the group's annual strategy . Matelot - (RN) A sailor. For general information about the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and its policy responsibilities: Tel: (212) 720-5000. "Grand Slam with birds" signifies a kill with missiles. Senior enlisted onboard a submarine; acts as liaison between the crew and the XO. See also "TEARDROP". 9-thread line); larger line is sized by its circumference (rather than diameter). From the process of weighing anchor; the sequence of reports is usually as follows: "Anchors at short stay" The ship has been pulled up to the anchor, but the anchor is still lying on the bottom, undisturbed. mall and had chai at the Burj al Arab. Spoken by the maintenancemen when they cant find the solution to a gripe, in the hopes that it will fix itself (it never does). See also BOSNIA. Also seen as 'Dhobi.'. (2) (USN) Banjo is also a nickname for the F-2 Banshee fighter. 99 (USN aviation) Precedes a radio call which applies to a group of aircraft, e.g. "He screwed the pooch bigtime and they beached him.". FTN Space (the) - An obscure, hard-to-get-to space, compartment, or void; used to hide from officers or chiefs. GQ - General Quarters. Balls to the wall Maximum speed, or maximum effort. Aka 'barrier'. Bulldog Codeword for Harpoon cruise missile. Derogatory, Captain of the Head.. A type of KNUCKLEDRAGGER. Hunter-killer (1) A SAG whose primary mission is ASW; a term coined in WWII. Liberty cams. (3) Disregard, as in "belay my last.". 2023 GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS. See CAPTAIN'S MAST. Generally air-conditioned and soundproofed, the wimps.Essence - Good, pleasant, or attractive. Acey-Deucey Club A club for E-5 and E-6 enlisteds (Second- and First-Class Petty Officers). Fightertown Miramar NAS, located near San Diego, California. Senior MCPO assigned to the unit. If a sailor failed to mind his Ps and Qs, hed come up short (or perhaps be cut off by the bartender). The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. Banjo, Butty (1) (RN) A sandwich. '205 Tomcat ball, 3.5'. 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. The signature is traditionally in purple ink, and the practice is frowned upon. At least one US submarine was lost to a circular run in WWII. Gethomeitis The tendency to ignore potentially significant problems when homeward bound. Jury Rig A temporary fix, or makeshift. Blue on Blue - A friendly-fire kill. British navy seizes Iran missiles, parts likely Yemen bound . Cold Shot A catapult shot in which insufficient end speed is generated. May or may not result in the aircraft entering a spin. General Alarm (new) General Quarters, all hands man your battle stations. Other types of modified conditions include 1-SQ (battle stations for missile launch). See also OCCULTING. Chinstrap - (RM) So tired, usually from running, that one's head drops. the Captains gig. Often confused with UNDER WAY (q.v. Float Test - Testing the buoyant qualities of unwanted material while at sea. Its reminder that, before they do some Wolf of Wall Street shenanigans, that they still have a career to get back to. manner of speech. The money you spend using MWR programs and services is reinvested into the overall program. Designed to prevent, or at least limit, water entry. The more modern, safer "STRAIGHT BOARD" report came into use because when a sub was "RIGGED FOR RED", red unsafe indications were not readily visible on the monitor panel. With the increasing usage of gas turbines, this is less of an issuea gas turbine ship can get underway within minutes if the lube oil systems are warm. Geedunk, Gedunk - (1) Dessert/junk food/candy, or a place to buy same. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, Class Delta Fire A fire involving special materials and firefighting methods. Generally made up of three short lines, each with three knotted ends, spliced to a short rope or wooden handle. Andrew (the) - (UK) Nickname for the Royal Navy. $20.00 Liberty Call Yokosuka. Gate - Aviation term for use of maximum afterburners. AFFF - Aqueous Film Forming Foam. Usually filled with oakum. (2) Stop, or leave. This is the Hamilton collection. Older (ca. tunnel vision. Also seen as 'splash', 'float check', 'float test'. Arresting Gear - Mechanism used to rapidly bring an aircraft to a halt aboard ship or ashore. Unlike blood-based protein foam, AFFF is self-healing, in that holes in the foam blanket will close by themselves, preventing reflash. Aka 'zone five'. Liberty Risk Someone with a reputation for getting into trouble while on liberty. Four day weekends are 96 hours, the sailor must have special permission to take all four days depending on their command and duty rotation. Definition: 4-Day Special Liberty. Barrack Stanchion (RNZN) A sailor who rarely goes to sea. 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. Derived from "watch under!". In common usage today, synonymous with the luminous yellow display of the FRESNEL LENS system which replaced it. Balls Out Refers to an early design of engine governor, in which a pair of masses (balls) spun at an increasing rate as engine speed increased. (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. FNG Variously, Fucking New Guy, Fucking No Good, Fucking National Guard. Subjects. Charlie Sierra Phonetic abbreviation for chickenshit. The unnecessarily thorough enforcement of an insignificant or unimportant regulation. poorly organized (or not organized at all)), drunkex (q.v. It is also flown from the yardarm when a court martial or court of inquiry is in session aboard. 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. Boomer Widow The wife of a boomer sailor, if she chooses to stray while hes on patrol. Ships could be, and were, identified by the "cut of their jib.". Still: Used to call the crew to attention. All terms frequently modified by Naval personnel with the fond adjective "fucking". "First Call, (Turn off Officer . A Marine Expeditionary Unit is how the Marine Corps and the Navy can liberate any country in the world at a moments notice. Liberty call Bremerton Washington Dec 2017 after six month deployment as viewed from the flight deck to pierside .Sailors coming home to waiting family Theyre going to party. Liberty Flames Heathered Navy The Champ Tri-Blend Pullover Sweatshirt. Sparrow (AIM-7). Clankie, Clanky - (RN) Mechanical Engineer. 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. CINCHOUSE Commander In Chief of the House, i.e. Material Condition Zebra - All fittings and closures marked 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' must be closed. "Liberty Call" is a non-fiction book, written by Mark S. Haynes, formerly of the United States Navy. Can be either a normal or emergency evolution, the difference being simply how quickly the various actions are accomplished. Signifies 'Good Job' or 'Well Done.'. See SOS. Bosuns Whistle (or Pipe) A small metal whistle used to signal the announcement of important messages, or for ceremonial purposes. You dont want to do it. 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. Used to wait out a squall or storm. "turd shirt. When we stopped in Dubai, I went skiing indoors at the U.A.E. One Liberty Center. Gash (1) Garbage or rubbish. Amateur Night The day after payday, when nothing seems to go right, especially shipboard evolutions. During flight deck ops, wears a jersey color-coded blue. IPAC PROGRAM. (3) A modified droptank (may be purpose-built or a field modification) used to haul small cargo, especially in tactical aircraft, or used to haul dangerous or toxic cargo outside of the aircraft. (2) A type of helmet used by US forces. Dead Horse - An interest-free loan which is paid off via payroll deduction. Duties assigned as punishment which are also intended to improve one's military knowledge. Killick Stoker, Killick Bunting Tosser. Bin Rat (RCN) A person who works in Stores (supply). Duff - (RCN, RN) (1) Dessert. Flag An admiral, aka "Flag Officer" because such officers are entitled to fly a flag denoting their rank. ARAB - (UK) Arrogant Regular Army Bastard. Flemish To coil a line on deck so that it can run freely while maintaining a seamanlike appearance. Also BOOTNECK (RN), GRUNT, JARHEAD, MUDPUPPY. Aka TEAKETTLE. Holystone An abrasive stone, used with water (and, originally, sand), to scrub a ships wooden decks. In this way, the FALL OF SHOT is walked onto the target. 37 reviews of Liberty Call Us Embroidery & Cleaners "The NEX screwed my collar devices up. Cranie - Protective headgear worn by flight deck crewmembers. The cocktail revolution is alive and well in beautiful San Diego, a city perched near west coast waters and thriving with a passion for sport sailing, deep sea fishing, diving, and of course good time merriment. Courtesy Flush What someone will ask for if you are stinking up the head. Frequently modified by members of the surface fleet with the adjective "fucking". U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command - Home The wings are used to fly the boom into position to connect with the receiving aircraft, then the boom extends to make contact. Give Way (1) An order to oarsmen to begin pulling. The balls were stacked in a monkey, a metal frame which was laid on the deck to help contain the bottom layer of the pyramid of cannon balls. ", Between the Devil and The Deep Blue (Sea) See "Devil to Pay.". Gunner - (1) Aviation: the CAG Weapons Officer. Get the liberty cuffs, to brag to fellow soldiers about how much better the Navy is. See also BROWN WATER. Feather Merchant A lightweight, i.e. FY23 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology N00014-23-S-B001. If an aircraft breaks the hard deck, it is considered a safety-of-flight violation (a serious transgression). "And if you look 'way down there, you can see the golden rivet!". Responsible for positioning and chaining down aircraft. Grannie (or Granny) (1) A mis-tied square knot. Refers to the size of the sterns of some (usually female) navy personnel. BENO Box Patrol station in the Eastern Mediterranean in the 80s. Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. "Pay Call" is a bimonthly call. It has since come to mean Broad-Ass Marine, i.e. A fire-fighting agent which is mixed with water and sprayed on flammable liquids fires. Held when a vessel crosses the Equator. . (3) The sound-generating towed body of a NIXIE (q.v.) AGL (Aviation) Above Ground Level. OK ('okay pass') counts 3 points. FANG Fucking Air National Guard, or Florida Air National Guard. Visit www.libertycall.com and @LibertyCallDistilling. ), though this type of installation is becoming less common. Evap - Distilling unit, aka 'the still'. No chips no brakes and no scratches. Also seen as 'Drop the load. Airdale, airedale - Naval aviator, aka 'BROWNSHOE'. Higgy also most recently reunited with fellow shipmates at the 2010 Concord reunion. 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. 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. Found in a "ladderwell" (stairwell). 18 PAY CALL NP11338RB Bugle: Pay Call. Marine Shower Changing clothes without bathing, usually just applying deodorant. 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. Needless to say neither the CO or XO were amused. An obsolete term; replaced with TAU (q.v.). The "All hands muster" call assists in identifying who might be missing. Bight (1) A loop in or slack part of a line. A sealed mask with an airhose and a quick disconnect to attach to the main EAB system. Aka 'Radioing in' a report. If the ball is lined up with the datum lights, the aircraft is correctly positioned on the glideslope. Responsible for the air-launched weapons. A properly closed hull opening was indicated by a green light. Uses compressed air to squeeze the calves, thighs, and stomach to reduce the blood-pooling effects of hard maneuvering. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CO - Commanding Officer. Deck What the civilian calls a floor. Jack - (1) (UK) General nickname for Royal Navy sailors. (2) (RCN) Punishment consisting of confinement to the ship, base, etc., or sailors under punishment (derived from the slang term jailbird.) (3) Generic, airplane. To be avoided in tactical situations, as they make for easy visual detection. Listen to some typical public announcements made in an airport or airplane. Mud Duck Shallow water sailor, e.g. Altitude expressed with respect to sea level (i.e. Nowadays more a term of respect for the age of its denizens. Edit: I just remembered being instructed by the OOD to participate in a security drill by acting like the Quarterdeck was compromised by doing the required announcements but breaking off mid-sentence with the "hostiles" yelling in background. Ditty Bag A small cloth bag with drawstring closure; usually used to hold toilet articles and the like. Seams were caulked or sealedpaidby jamming oakum fiber into the gaps, then smearing the seam with melted pitch or tar. Good afternoon passengers. BAM Originally this term meant Bad-Ass Marine. The military has made great leaps to prevent and discourage hazing. The terms meaning today is to reveal a secret. (3) An easy job, or one involving a minimum of red tape. Dive Planes The "elevators" of a submarine; movable, horizontal surfaces used to control the dive (pitch) angles. The crossdeck pendant is attached to the purchase cables, which are in turn connected to the arresting engines belowdecks. (2) Weapons Electrical Branch. Sculpture number 01857. Enjoyed much more by the Shellbacks than by the 'Wogs. Analogous USN terms: flag wagger,' 'skivvy waver.'. H and I - A military mission emphasizing Harassment and Interdiction of enemy forces and supply routes. 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. . See also WHITEHAT. Cutting one's fellow sailor's grass. Charlie Noble The galley smokestack. Coffee Mess An area, usually in a duty or working area, where coffee is made and served. Control stations are located on the bridge, quarterdeck, and central station. Hot Rack (or Rack) Sharing of beds due to a lack of living space aboard ship. Corpen (1) A maneuver of a formation of ships. Primarily an aviation term, although it is applicable to other fluid environments such as a ships propeller in water. Each bell represents half an hour, and bells are rung in pairs, so five bells in the morning watch (0630 hours, or 6:30 a.m.) would be rung as ding-ding, ding-ding, ding. Ki, kai, kye - (RN) Hot chocolate made from slab chocolate shavings mixed with water into a cloyingly sweet drink. 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. Brown Water Ops Naval operations in shallow water, typically consisting of water depths of 100 fathoms or less. A mass spectrometer that samples the atmosphere on submarines. Aka 'the poop', 'the gen' (USAF). Buffer - (UK) The senior rate responsible for seamanship evolutions, typically a Chief Boatswain's Mate. . (2) Speed orders to the engine room, from the days when moving the engine order telegraph rang a bell in the engine room. Anchor Pool The betting pool on the hour and minute the ship will drop anchor or tie up. Beltway Bandit A company, or an employee of same, located near Washington, DC, which serves the defense industry. 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. Can have anti-surface modes as well, for use against small craft and the like. Blue Force - Friendly forces in a wargame exercise. The result of the vector addition of ships heading and speed through the water, and speed/direction of winds and currents. Clutch-Brake A device used to engage or disengage an engine from a propellor shaft, and to stop the shaft if need be. "Ready to answer bells" means the engine room is ready for maneuvering orders. Killick - (RN, RCN) Leading rate. Primary mission is nuclear deterrence. Doing unto them before they can do unto you. Black and Bitter Coffee, no sugar or cream added. Call 1-844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327) / TTY: 1-888-262-7848 . ), or "Seaman Jones". The brass would rather you went down for selling state secrets to the former Soviet Union than a D.U.I. 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. Binnacle A pedestal which supports a compass. Creamed Foreskins on Toast Creamed chipped beef on toast. God Bless America. I'm a doc, did two years in Oki before I shipped out to Ar Ramadi with 5/10 back in 07. POOW was best watch. Officially frowned upon, but a widespread practice. Funding Opportunities. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. 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. Some XOs have even been known to "kidnap" one or more of the ship's personnel and then call an "All hands" in order to test the process. Used to control the spread of smoke in a fire belowdecks, or in preparation for an NBC attack. Knuckle-dragger - Any sailor whose job requires more brawn than brains. FESTA - Fire Extinguishing System, Twin Agent. Basically, yelling and screaming. The bloated carcasses sometimes floated for quite some time, and were often seen by other ships. May be counted for a pilot, a squadron, or an airwing. 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