GMS Flashcards

1
Q

Adrift

A

Loose from towline, scattered, not in proper stowage.

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2
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AFT

A

Referring to or towards the stern (rear) of a vessel

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3
Q

All Hands

A

All members of a unit or command

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4
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Ashore

A

Any place outside of a naval vessel or Marine Corps reservation

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5
Q

Aweigh

A

A moment a ships anchor leaves the sea bottom, the anchor is said to be aweigh

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6
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Belay

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To make fast or to secure, as in “belay the line” to cancel or to disregard a statement just made

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7
Q

Breakout

A

Take out of stock or storage

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8
Q

Brig

A

Prison

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9
Q

Bow

A

Front portion of a ship

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10
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Brow

A

A portable walkway from the pier or jetty to the ships quarter deck

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11
Q

C.P.

A

Command post in the field

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12
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Chit

A

A receipt or authorization; a piece of paper

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13
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Fantail

A

The main deck of a ship at the stern

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14
Q

Field day

A

Barracks cleanup

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15
Q

Field scarf

A

Regulation Marine Corps uniform neck tie

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16
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Galley

A

Shipboard kitchen, mobile field mess

17
Q

Gangway

A

An opening in the rail gives my access to the ship. It can also be used as a command announcement to stand aside and let someone through

18
Q

Gator

A

An amphibious ship

19
Q

Geedunk

A

The place (aboard ship) where candy, ice cream, soda, and smokes can be purchased.

20
Q

Hatch

A

An opening between decks; door or doorway

21
Q

Liberty

A

Absence for less than 96 hours for purpose as rest and rec. Not charged for leave.

22
Q

Overhead

A

Ceiling

23
Q

Passageway

A

Hallway