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Naval Definitions Flashcards

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AFLOAT

A

Supported by the water. Also, at sea, as in “forces afloat.”

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AFT

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Pertaining to the stern or towards the rear of a ship or craft.

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ALL HANDS

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All those aboard ship; all personnel

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AMIDSHIPS

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In or towards the middle of a ship or vessel

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AMPHIBIOUS FORCE

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Naval landing force, together with supporting forces, trained, organized, and equipped for amphibious operations

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AS YOU WERE

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To continue as before

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BELOW

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Downward; below decks; downstairs.

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BUNK

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Bed.

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CARRY ON

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An order to resume or continue previous activity, usually after being called to attention.

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CLEAR

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To remove stoppages or fouled gear; to remove ammunition from a gun; to get approved.

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COLORS

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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.

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COMMISSIONED OFFICER

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One who derives his authority from a commission under authority of the President, confirmed by the Congress.

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COURTS MARTIAL

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Military courts of law for military personnel.

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COVER

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Hat.

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CUTLASS

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Sword carried by noncommissioned officers for ceremonial purposes.

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DECK

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Floor.

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DERELICT

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Abandoned vessel at sea, still afloat.

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DOG

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Slang for soldier.

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DUD

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An explosive, such as a bomb, that fails to detonate.

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ENLISTED MAN (WOMAN)

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Military person below the rank of Warrant Officer.

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ENSIGN

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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.

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EXTRA DUTY

A

Additional work assigned as punishment under the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.

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FIELD DAY

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Cleaning day; to clean a space and prepare it for inspection.

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FLEET

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An organization of ships, aircraft, marine forces and shore-based fleet activities, all under a commander or Commander-in-Chief.

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FLEET MARINE FORCES

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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.

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FORE-AND-AFT

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Lengthwise of a ship, from stem to stern.

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FORWARD

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Pertaining to or towards the bow (front) of a ship or craft.

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GANGWAY

A

Move aside, get out of the way.

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GIG LINE

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Line created when the shirt edge, belt buckle edge and fly edge are in line

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GEEDUNK

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Slang for ice cream, soda, candy, etc.

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GENERAL ORDERS

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Numbered directives of a general nature and wide application issued by the service department and signed by the service secretary.

32
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GRUNT

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Slang for infantryman; also for Marine.

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HATCH

A

Access opening on a ship or vessel.

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HEAD

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Toilet and/or washroom.

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HOLIDAY ROUTINE

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Schedule involving no work or drills; normal for Saturday and Sunday.

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HOSPITAL CORPSMAN

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Navy person who provides medical services, under the supervision or a medical doctor.

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INBOARD

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Towards the center of a ship or vessel.

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JAR HEAD

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Slang for a Marine.

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KEEL HAUL

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Slang for severe reprimand, derived from ancient punishment of hauling a man from one side of the ship to the other, under the bottom, by means of ropes passed under the keel.

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KNOCK OFF

A

To stop.

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LANDING FORCE

A

Troops organized for an amphibious assault.

42
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LEATHERNECK

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Slang for a Marine.

43
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MAMELUKE SWORD

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Sword carried by U.S. Marine officers.

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MUD PUPPY

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Slang for soldier.

45
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MUSTANG

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Slang for an officer who was formerly an enlisted man or woman.

46
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MUSTER

A

Roll call.

47
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NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT

A

Punishment by a Commanding Officer or Officer-in-Charge, without trial by courts martial.

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NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

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An officer who serves without a commission, in the rank of Corporal or Sergeant (all enlisted ranks E-4 and above in the Army and Air Force).

49
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OFFICE HOURS

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A military court, non-judicial in nature, where the Commanding Officer or Officer-in-Charge hears charges and awards punishment. Referred to as “Non-Judicial Punishment” or “NJP.”

50
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OLD MAN

A

The Commanding Officer of any ship, unit or facility.

51
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ON THE DOUBLE

A

Quickly.

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OUTBOARD

A

Away from the middle of a ship or vessel.

53
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PASSAGEWAY

A

Corridor or hall aboard a ship.

54
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POLICE

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To clean up an area; i.e., “police up this room.”

55
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PORT

A

The left side of a ship or craft.

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QUARTER DECK

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The ceremonial area of a ship, kept especially neat and clean.

57
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RANK

A

Position of an officer or enlisted person.

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REEFER

A

Refrigerator.

59
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SALTY

A

Nautical, seagoing; sometimes means cocky.

60
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SCUTTLEBUTT

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Water fountain; also, rumor.

61
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SECURE

A

To cease or stop an activity.

62
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SICK CALL

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A scheduled time at a medical facility when patients are seen without an appointment.

63
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SKIPPER

A

Commanding Officer or Officer-in-Charge.

64
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SQUID

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Slang for sailor.

65
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SQUARE AWAY

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To straighten or correct a uniform item, an individual, a place or a thing.

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STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER

A

An enlisted person with the rank of Staff Sergeant through Sergeant Major/Master Gunnery Sergeant

67
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STARBOARD

A

The right side of a ship or craft.

68
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SWAB

A

Mop.

69
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TURN TO

A

Go to work.

70
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UNCOVER

A

Remove cover (hat).

71
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WARRANT OFFICER

A

An officer, senior to all enlisted personnel and junior to all commissioned officers, who derives his or her authority from a warrant issued by the service secretary. A warrant officer provides specific technical expertise in his/her field.

72
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WATCH

A

Duty period.

73
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ZOOMIE

A

Slang for Air Force personnel.

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