Naval Definitions Flashcards
AFLOAT
Supported by the water. Also, at sea, as in “forces afloat.”
AFT
Pertaining to the stern or towards the rear of a ship or craft.
ALL HANDS
All those aboard ship; all personnel
AMIDSHIPS
In or towards the middle of a ship or vessel
AMPHIBIOUS FORCE
Naval landing force, together with supporting forces, trained, organized, and equipped for amphibious operations
AS YOU WERE
To continue as before
BELOW
Downward; below decks; downstairs.
BUNK
Bed.
CARRY ON
An order to resume or continue previous activity, usually after being called to attention.
CLEAR
To remove stoppages or fouled gear; to remove ammunition from a gun; to get approved.
COLORS
Applies to the national flag or to organizational flag of dismounted unit. Also, the ceremony of raising the flag in the morning and lowering it at sunset on a ship not underway or at a shore station.
COMMISSIONED OFFICER
One who derives his authority from a commission under authority of the President, confirmed by the Congress.
COURTS MARTIAL
Military courts of law for military personnel.
COVER
Hat.
CUTLASS
Sword carried by noncommissioned officers for ceremonial purposes.
DECK
Floor.
DERELICT
Abandoned vessel at sea, still afloat.
DOG
Slang for soldier.
DUD
An explosive, such as a bomb, that fails to detonate.
ENLISTED MAN (WOMAN)
Military person below the rank of Warrant Officer.
ENSIGN
The national flag when displayed onboard naval vessels, and at Navy and Marine Corps commands ashore. Also, junior-most commissioned rank in the U.S. Navy.
EXTRA DUTY
Additional work assigned as punishment under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.
FIELD DAY
Cleaning day; to clean a space and prepare it for inspection.
FLEET
An organization of ships, aircraft, marine forces and shore-based fleet activities, all under a commander or Commander-in-Chief.
FLEET MARINE FORCES
A balanced force of combined arms comprising ground, air, and service support elements of the U.S. Marine Corps. A Fleet Marine Force is an integral part of a U.S. Fleet.
FORE-AND-AFT
Lengthwise of a ship, from stem to stern.
FORWARD
Pertaining to or towards the bow (front) of a ship or craft.
GANGWAY
Move aside, get out of the way.
GIG LINE
Line created when the shirt edge, belt buckle edge and fly edge are in line