Used in slang expressions such as "Talk to me when you've got some Time On The Pond.". Short answer: Funny names for Navy sailors are common nicknames given to individuals in the United States Navy as a sign of camaraderie and tradition. Sliders: Mess deck/chow hall hamburgers/cheeseburgers, so named for their high grease content and purported ability to 'slide' through the alimentary canal. In general, the CO makes policy, the XO enforces it, hence the name. 11 insider insults sailors say to each other - We Are The More generic See "Quadzip" below. Common overnight activity for ships underway. It is sometimes cured by a "Channel Fever Shot," a slap or kick to the backside. A pumice stone for cleaning a wooden deck. Mess line: The straight line of the buttoned shirt over the fly of the trousers. Humped the bunk: Screwed up. Render honors to port/starboard: A custom in the Navy to honor a ship passing with a salute, it is also used when passing by the Arizona Memorial, an announcement is made ". TACCO: Tactical Coordinator. Im putting a three frame rule on him. What are some best general nicknames for Sailor? ), but does not have the skills to compete successfully. FFG: Frigate, Guided Missile, class of ship. On my six: Naval aviation expression referring to having someone or thing at my back, on my tail, directly behind me, relative to the hours of a clock; 12-dead ahead, 3-starboard or to the right, 6 aft or behind and 9-port or to the left. : Big Ol' Standard Navy-Issue Ass (from the apparent widening of the hips due in part to the cut of the working uniforms), Bosun's Punch: New sailors on ship are sometimes assigned to find this mythical tool in the office of one of the ship's Bosuns (. Derived from when the blocks on a block and tackle are together and can not lift any higher. Field Day: All hands clean-up. HCO: Helo Control Officer, talks to each pilot as he makes his approach to a small boy (See LSO). This foul air is released by removing the suit, or more amusingly by pulling one of the wrist seals open while squatting and pointing at an unsuspecting individual, thus forcing all the stench in his direction. For example 2 sets of 2 bells, followed by a single bell (5 total) could be 0230, 0630, 1030, 1430, 1830, or 2230. Officially no longer named the 43P-1, the fleet continues to name and refer to their work center maintenance manual as the 43P-1. Pictures of bare-assed drunken aviators standing on the blue tile during port calls are highly prized keepsakes. Would you like a kick to help you get airborne? Used to attract the attention of a rescue helicopter in the event of a man overboard by the victim in the water. Junk on the Bunks: A type of inspection wherein a Marine places all of his/her issued clothing and 782 gear on a bunk (bed) so that an inspector can verify they have a full complement of uniform items (a full seabag). Nicknames are usually short and informal, which people use for other people. The term is also used of sailors who enlist in Advanced Electronics or Nuclear training tracks, as these also require a 6 year commitment. "There are two kinds of people on a ship: Engineers and Riders. XO's Happy Hour: A daily, hour-long mandatory cleaning evolution. Tiger Team: Junior enlisted of all ratings (E-3 and below) who are tasked to clean the engine room prior to inspection, such as GITMO Refresher training or evaluation. USS Neversail: (1) Any mock-up ship found in boot camp. The U.S. Coast Guard gave their names as Kerry O'Brien, Frank O'Brien, and William Gross.They have not been heard from since April 4, when they were near the Pacific A flux capacitor ran the time machines, particularly in the car, in the Back To The Future movies Forecastle: (Pronounced "foc-sull") Forward most part of a ship. Source: THE MEANING OF ALLY. Example: The F-5 usually lands skosh on fuel. IA: ("One Alpha") Modified GQ to conduct amphibious operations. Even though an LDO can choose to wear only his/her top three ribbons, they never do; because they always have at least three higher than Good Conduct and they need to have that one on display lest they be mistaken for a real junior officer. Same as Bluejacket, referring to the blue utility shirt worn by those personnel. Also called a "One-Eyed Jack." Smoke Pit: Designated smoking area. In the Navy, the sailors call each other by different terms. Can be bought in most Japanese convenience stores or at a ChuHai stand in the Honch. Caused by Foreign Object Debris, such as nuts, bolts, or anything that could be sucked into a jet engine, damaging it. See also "NoFuck, Vagina. Brown bagger: Married sailor who brings his lunch from home in a paper bag. Stand by to stand by: Waiting to find out why everyone is waiting for something to maybe happen. "DD 214" is the form that must be filled out before a member of the military may be discharged. You AX: The enlisted rating Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician; since merged into AT rating. The most junior officer aboard ship, who has to handle the most demeaning or illegal duties demanded by HQ. Permanent Help: Slang for a PH (Photographer's Mate) in a fighter squadron. Generally X(X-ray): always closed, Y(Yoke): closed while underway, Z(Zebra): closed while at GQ. Where deep-water sailors ply their craft, "The Pond" may be Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, or Other. The name is a corruption of "Bully Big Stick", the Roosevelt's shipboard news program. It is a holdover from the days when air wings were called air groups and stood for Commander Air Group. No longer moving through the water, which means rudder control is lost as well. Sex is universally expected, although technically not required. Clap Line: Line of men in front of sick bay which often forms shortly after pulling out of a foreign port where women provide sexual services to sailors (at cost). Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key. OBA: Oxygen Breathing Apparatus. (Coast Guard: Seabag: A large green canvas bag issued to the sailor during boot camp as part of his uniform issue, the nearest civilian equivalent would be a suit case or several pieces of luggage, the seabag is constructed to hold close to 150 lbs. Mehroz Sohail is a computer science student. Named for the affordable alcoholic beverage it sells to junior sailors and contractors, ChuHai. (3) A rumor (because rumors are spread when crew members gather around water fountains). Also, all nukes are collectively referred to as "Glowsticks" (EM, ET, and MM's alike). Ready Room: Large space aboard a carrier that is the focal point for each of the squadrons in the airwing. Also contains the Uniform of the Day. Rot-Cee Nazi: Derogatory slang term for an ROTC member who has let power go to his or her head; primarily used when such ROTC members board a ship for training, and start pushing around enlisted sailors, who hold higher ranks and/or have had more time on active duty. On a "small boy," the LSO sits under a bubble on the flight deck and talks to helo pilots as they attempt to land in the Rapid Securing Device, or "trap." Derragoratory term for a JO. "Being a Monkey Mate is a lot easier than being a BT.". C.L.I.P. His assistant is the "Mini Boss.". Bremerlo: A husky (large) female. Named for the maintenance catapult shots where only the shuttle is moved down the track with no aircraft attached. "Taps" is a musical piece sounded at dusk, and at funerals, particularly by the U.S. military. Airwing only workups include trips to NAS Fallon and NAS Key West. (Originally referred to hammocks, in days of yore before berthing spaces.). Whistling Shit Can of Death: CH-46 Seaknight Helicopter, described as such because of the whistling sound the engines make, and because the CH-46 has been prone to failures, and has killed its share of air crews. Crowd Killer: An aircraft which holds 14+ crew (typicaly no passengers). By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:58 PM CDT Monday, Apr. Except you start with all pieces off the board. Rack Burns: Reddish marks seen on the face of a sailor who has just emerged from sleeping in his/her rack. Dilbert: Fictional and clueless cartoon character used in WWII era training material to demonstrate what NOT to do in naval aviation. Also used as another in-joke to send new sailors on a wild goose chase. Derives from Bremerton, Washington, where there is a base at and around which such females are common. Naval Infantry: Derogatory term for the U.S. Marines, although historically some of the original colonies/early states had "naval infantry" or "naval militia.". Batphone: A dedicated outside telephone line (not for personal use) typically for shore power or security purposes. (2) Reminiscence among older sailors, not necessarily with embellishment but often times a mutual exaggeration and perhaps colorful language: "Remember the time we were in the Gulf of Thailand for that ?" It is played to "motivate" the crew after an UNREP, VERTREP, etc. Wrinkle Bomb: A uniform worn by a sailor that is wrinkled so badly that it looks like the sailor slept in it. (Term endures within CG.). WebNavy nicknames and names. shitty kitty: Crews nickname given to CV-63, USS Kittyhawk. Applesauce: Indicative of pork chops, Horseradish: Prime Rib Beefetc. The watchstander is dressed in protective gear carrying a 10 to 12 foot pole. DIW: Dead in the Water. Can be "simulated" for a non-hazing by equal connotation. Rate Grabber: Enlisted member with the goal of (and succeeding in) making rate (promotion) quickly. (example: 1/3, 2/3, Full, Standard, Flank, B1/3, B2/3, BI, BEM), Benny: A treat or reward, derived from "Benefit.". Said to be preserved by irradiation. Ground-Pounder: Navy term for Marines, specifically infantry. Bubblehead: A sailor in the Submarine service. SERP: Senior Enlisted Rest Period. Uncle Sam's Confused Group (USCG): The US Coast Guard. The hostess will expect some entertainment (dancing, dinner, etc.). Black beret: Worn by Swift Boat and PBR Sailors, originally in Vietnam. Generally pejorative. One who does not pull his share of the load. (2) (. The most common nickname for a submarine is boat, but there are many other options. Circa 1981. SSN: Submarine, Nuclear, class of ship. Bilge Troll: Engine room lower level watchstander; junior enlisted nuke machinist mate on sub. Big Chicken Dinner: Slang for a Bad Conduct Discharge, a punishment awarded to a sailor who has committed a serious infraction of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. AO: Aviation Ordnanceman, personnel assigned to Aircraft Carriers, Helicopter Carriers and Aviation Squadrons that store, handle, assemble, transport and load all weapons and drop tanks along with electronic counter measure pods, dispensers and sono-bouys on Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. May be followed by a "wetting down. VX: Fixed Wing Experimental Aircraft Squadrons. JO-JO: Pronounced "joe-joe." So called due to the time spent pierside during work ups for deployment after Mobile Bay failed INSURV inspection in 2011. (3) Control Unit No-go Test. Block-o-wood: Nickname for the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3). B.O.H.I.C.A Key Naval Air Station Key West was located on Boca Chica Key, Florida. A recruit chosen in boot camp to "be in charge" when the Company Commander, or other authority figure, are not present. O I (wish I was asleep): Derogatory remark made by any non-OS rate whenever a OS complains about how bad they have it while underway, because OS's are almost always "Port & Starboard" when underway. Blowing Shitters: An act by which an HT uses straight firemain pressure on a clog in the sewage line (CHT/VCHT) that cannot be removed by ordinary means. Ricky Girlfriend: A male sailor's hand, used to masturbate. No Balls: An expression used to suggest that a person does not have the, No Load: A useless sailor. An important component of the war on boredom. LPOD: Last Plane On Deck: The time when all aircraft should be on the ground. The shortened full name nickname. What nickname is given to a sailor with the surname 'Kelly'? While underway, fresh water must be manufactured. ASH Receiver: An "ash tray." Non-Qual Navy: Derisive term used by Naval Aviators, Submariners, and SEALs to describe the Surface Navy. Pass in Review ceremonies are always held on a Friday, meaning that there is a Pass in Review held every week, except during federal holidays i.e. AW: The enlisted rating previously known as Aviation Anti-submarine Warfare Operator, now known as Aviation Warfare Operator; sometimes preceded by the adjective "fuckin'" by non-aircrew sailors. Noodle: Commonly referred to as a goofy, borderline retarded sailor with a big head (like a meatball) and a small body like a noodle. Some popular examples include "Squid," "Boats," "Moose," and "Gator." Compare "Corpsman Candy.". See, Girl Scout: A sailor with an inordinate amount of decorative patches on spotless. ASWOC: Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Center - shore-based briefing/debriefing/analysis/operational control center for VP aviation. All Family Grams were screened by the CO/XO upon receipt, prior to distribution to the individual. Plank Owners are "Piped Aboard" when shown proper certification. DRB (Disciplinary Review Board): Step in the NJP process in which the accused attempts to prove his innocence by being screamed at for 2 hours. Paint Chit: One of the sources for power on a ship, especially on large ships like carriers or battleships. I've heard Aircrew referred to as "Flying Trunk Monkeys" and Aviation Rescue Swimmers "Shark Punchers". A rate in the Navy similar in duties to a police officer. Also stands for "Fun Time Navy" around higher chain of command to save face in front of said chain of command, yet "secretly" means "Fuck the Navy." When one goes off, the other takes his place (three men share two racks). Score is kept by awarding 3 points for bids made and taken and 1 point for each additional trick. It is EXTREMELY loud to overcome the jet noise on the flight deck. Ricky Heaven: A number of restaurants and entertainment venues found in a single building at boot camp, so called because only graduates of boot camp may go there. Sea Lawyer: (1) A sailor or his buddy, making eloquent but completely spurious arguments at Captain's Mast, or in response to some disciplinary action. VC: Fixed Wing Composite aircraft squadrons. F.U.B.I.S. Warrant: A warrant officer. Compare "USS Ustafish.". Surge: A ship deployment from its home port usually lasting 3 to 6 months, as can occur outside of the normal cruise cycle due to operational commitments. Shit-on-a-shingle: Creamed chipped beef on toast. Ricky Boxing: Masturbation. See also "Swab. Usually consists of one cruiser, one supply ship, and one or two destroyers, frigates, and submarines. They secretly love it. Historically, the CH-46 Sea Knight (see "Phrog") was used for such resupply, although any aircraft with a cargo hook installed can do. Ed's Motel: Navy filmmakers' acronym for Editorials, Motion Picture and Television Department. "Another Fine Navy Day! Taken from the Supply Corps' porkchop-shaped insignia. The untrained sailors have a quad zip NEC of 0000. Carrier Strike Group (CSG): See "Battle Group. Some are: Submarine guys = "Bubbleheads" Air ratings = "Airdales" Engineers = "Snipes" Cryptology = "Spooks" Construction = "Seabee" or "bees" Nuclear power = "Nukes" However, within each group we also have names for the different ratings. Machinery Repairmen are skilled machine tool operators. Aviators say "Live by the gouge, excel by the gouge. VP: Fixed Wing Patrol Aircraft Squadrons. Slick Sleeve: A sailor in the E-1 paygrade who does not have a rating, and who has not yet graduated from Apprentice training. Boats: A sailor in the Boatswain's Mate rating or the Aviation Boatswain's Mate rating, or the ship's Bosun or Air Bosun, the latter usually a CWO or LDO. for emergency leave, or to move off base to civilian housing). Short Timer's Chain: A chain that hangs from the belt of a "short timer" for all to see, with one link representing a day, signifying too short to care, and usually starting with 30 links. Each crewman was allocated a limited number of these messages during each 3-month patrol and they were severely censored to protect the submariner from news that could negatively effect the emotional condition of the recipient. L.T.D.B: "Living the Dream, Baby." "So what happened on your watch?" "Quarters" also refers to the daily morning muster for each division, announced as "QuartersQuartersAll hands to Quarters for muster, instruction, and inspection.". Aye, aye: Yes (I heard the order, I understand the order, and I intend to obey/carry out the order). PFA: Physical Fitness Assessment: new name for PRT. An E-7 HT is an HTC, "Head Turd Chaser". Skipper: Term used in reference to the Commanding officer of any Ship, Unit, Platoon, or Detachment regardless of rank. Do not stand near one of the speakers without hearing protection. Scupper Trout: Sewage solids which have washed overboard, or have been pumped overboard. Also called Boomers. Gator: Gator Navy vessel or sailor. Sea Pussy: A yeoman or personnelman akin to a secretary who does clerical work. Love Boat: (1) A sub tender crewed primarily by female sailors; see also "Tuna Boat." Mandatory Fun: Any command sponsored social event that everyone HAS to attend, or get into big trouble. Single up: To remove one 'loop' line of a doubled-up line, so that only a single line remains. CASREP: Casualty Report: Report to higher authority something which is inoperative, OOC (out of commission), and the impact on readiness. Roast Beast: Roast Beef, or any meat served aboard the ship that even the cooks who prepared it don't know what it is. Some things to consider while coming up with a nickname for Sailor are here: 1. Honey-ko: A reference to a male sailor or his girlfriend for the evening. Aviation Queer: The enlisted rating AQ, Aviation Fire Control Technician; since merged into Aviation Electronics Technician (AT). Compare "Living the dream!" (2) A large freezer of the type found on most ships, usually in auxiliary spaces. Usually the most junior officer aboard ship. Usually only found on submarines due to a significantly smaller number of nukes stationed onboard a submarine. Gunwale: (pronounced "gunnel") The top of the hull portion of a ship that runs down the port and starboard sides. Chop: Supply Officer. Fat Boy: Derogatory term for Amphibious Ships used by bridge officers on cruisers and destroyers. Haole: Pronounced "How-Lee" Hawaiian term for non-native. "Do we have any nighttime evolutions this underway?" that can be moved around to indicate aircraft position and status on an aircraft carrier. Ditch: To intentionally crash land an aircraft as "gently" as possible usually into the water. Kiddy cruise: officially a 'minority enlistment'. Often condoned when essential to get underway. Below department and division. Snot Locker: The storage area for snot a person's nose. DLGN: Destroyer, Leader, Guided Missile, Nuclear, class of ship. "Let's bag it.". Coffin Locker: A personal storage area located underneath a sailor's rack. An angry or particularly unpleasant attitude, such as one might have if their only job onboard was to collect and retain everyone else's refuse, and then on top of that some asshole got mad and kicked him, leaving a big, ugly dent in his side. Originally referred to the night baker who would often be seen by waking crew members covered in flour from his nightly duties. A sea lawyer is adept at using technicalities, half truths, and administrative crap to get out of doing work or anything else he doesn't want to do, and/or to justify his laziness. Usually the only small bit of privacy found on a ship. a Seaman/Airman/Fireman, getting out of line with a Chief Petty Officer. A dangerous thing for a sailor to be around Pearl Harbor, as some of the natives see them as easy targets for crime, especially when local law-enforcement doesn't seem to care. Water wars: Water fights in the engineering spaces, including the use of hot brine, disassembling ventilation ducting, rigging temporary air hoses, and dumping trash cans full of water on the deck. Ricky Ninja: Within minutes of lights out, the entire division is asleep, except for the Ricky Ninjas, dressed in their ski masks and sweaters, sliding from rack to rack, Gullivering, dirty-dicking, and spitting in the RPOC's canteen. WebNicknames Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb acquired the nickname 'Fearless Frank' while commanding HMA ships Perth (I) and Canberra (I) during WWII. When the wardroom is short on baby Ensigns and/or in shipyard overhaul periods the 1st Lt may be a Chief Petty Officer. Air Wing: The aviation element on board an aircraft carrier consisting of various squadrons. "Get your dick skinners off my white hat." TLD (Nuclear): Thermo-Luminescent Dosimeter. The term Blue Nose seems to be quite appropriate here. "We're going to have great liberty this port: A tuna boat just pulled in!". Can also refer to a green or inexperienced sailor, officer or enlisted person, e.g. See "Brown Water.". "Recruit, go get me an ID10T form, and step on it!". Rocks and Shoals: is an informal reference to the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, which was replaced in 1951 by the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Pogue: A homosexual who may be called a "twink", usually under-aged. PD-8: Fictitious valve requested to be found by junior sailor in order for an engineering qualification to be signed off. Without a change of course, this will ultimately end in a collision. Cunt: A tear drop shaped piece of metal placed in the bottom loop of sail rigging to keep the rope from chaff wear during tie-down of open sails. Connie: Nickname for USS Constellation CV64. Funds are paid by Greater Good Charities to benefiting organizations as a grant. Johnny Cash's: The (defunct) Winter Working Blue uniform; so called due to the fact that they were all black (black being called navy blue) and Johnny Cash was the man in black. Sandblower: A person of very short stature. I never heard any. Flux capacitor: New members of a CVN's MMR will be sent to retrieve the "flux capacitor" from the OOW in the reactor control room. Most commonly seen on a "Dogged Watch" schedule. USS Zippo: Derogatory name for USS Forrestal (CV 59). Port Orca: A husky (large) female. Spook Shit: Equipment that one doesn't know the purpose, function or ownership of, which when it's gone leaves as the only trace of its existence aboard ship an unused circuit breaker labeled "Spook Shit" in grease pencil. Blue Shirt: Aviation Boatswain's mate, usually seen chocking and chaining birds to the deck. The head of a ship, submarine, aviation squadron or shore command; usually no lower in rank than a Commander, often a Captain, the Commanding Officer is in charge of most of the everyday things that happen on board the ship, in the squadron or aboard the shore installation, from corporal punishment (Captain's Mast) to common everyday maintenance, and upkeep of the ship, squadron or shore command. "We're going to The Boat for a few weeks.". Term used mostly by disgruntled personnel to refer to an "A.J. Used to describe a piece of equipment that no longer functions and is "out of commission.". See "air wing.". Black Oil: Navy Standard Fuel Oil (NSFO) BMFH: Big Mother F*****n Hammer; Bonny Dick: Nickname for the USS Bon Homme Richard (LHD-6) Bubble Head: A Submariner; Busy Bee: "John and I were buds on the but then he went sinker and I never heard from him again.". Jocularly re-interpreted as "Christ It Won't Shoot" or "Captain I Was Sure." Wog Dog: Sailor acting as a vicious dog and part of the "Royal Party" during Shellback initiation. Leading Airman/Seaman/Fireman: "Honorary" title for an individual who cannot seem to make PO3 within the first six years of his enlistment. Baboon Ass: Nickname for corned beef, based on color and flavor. Salty: Old and experienced (or simply old and sea-worn, as in "my salty hat"). Junior Chief: Pejorative term to describe junior enlisted person who is kissing ass for a promotion or on a power trip, or both. ", Tape Zebra: Maddening condition aboard ship, especially aircraft carriers, where passageways are "taped off" so that they may be waxed, dried, and buffed in the middle of the night. Sand Crab: Civil servant working for the Navy. "I understand and I will comply.". A submarine (submarines are called boats, with only limited exceptions). Pit: (1) A sailor's rack or bunk. (2) Somewhat derogatory reference to a sailor that takes too many chances, or attempts to constantly play the hero. Sailor 2: "Fuhgowee burger sandwiches.". NAMTRADET: Naval Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment. Knee-knockers: A passageway opening through a bulkhead. Often used in, "Damn, we just did a six-month WESTPAC, barely got home for a week, and now we're heading out again?". Grip and grin: A public affairs or awards event in which some member of the command must shake hands, smile, and have their photo taken. Machinists Mates, Boilermen, Enginemen, Pipefitters, Damage Controlman, Hull Technicians, Electricians, Gas Turbine Technicians. White Rats: Tampons which appear after a sewage leak in the female head. It seems that the passageways are purposely chosen to maximize delay and frustration when a pilot has to do an. Precursor to Yellow Shirt. Phraseology: Instant Boatswain's Mate, just add water. Read as "If you ain't ordnance, you ain't shit" Pronounced "eye-OH-yahs" and yelled out during ceremonies; also known as "If you're ordnance, your ASVAB sucked.". Buildings 29 and 91 at NTC/SSC San Diego, the female A-School barracks, for example. Ladderwell: Stairs. PFM: "Pure Fucking Magic", term applied to when things work, but one doesn't know how or why but they work. 7MC: On submarines this is generally the Ship's Control Comms Circuit (between the OOD on the bridge and Helmsman below in Control. (F)AWs enjoy it though. The term is used, regardless of the officer's age or gender, when the officer has gained the respect of subordinates. She is usually worried about unsafe flight conditions or an enemy threat (e.g. Barely Trainable: Derogatory term for a Boiler Technician (BT). producing adequate electricity, steam, etc. Monkey Watch: A "fake" security watch created for new members when going through the Suez Canal on an Aircraft Carrier. (Pronounced much like Chang and used as the officer's name.). Come back an hour later: one will be missing, one will be broken, and one will be in his pocket." Barbie Drill Rodeo: A game in which a screwdriver is inserted head first into drill where bit should go and battery is removed. Wizzard: Topsider insult for a nuc. Titivate: To spruce up or clean up the ship and its company. V0 Division: Admin offices. Dependopotamus: Term used for overweight dependents of sailors. Jim Jim: The nickname for the computer that aided avionics ratings through Basic Electronics and Electricity (B double E) and AVA's self paced courses. This is generally done when fuel is almost all used up with no hope of making it to a safe landing area, or when a slowly developing but potentially fatal emergency is going on. PosMo: Positive Motivation. The difference between the two is that significant others may attend dining-outs. One popular folk etymology suggests that the name derives from Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels' reforms of the Navy, specifically his abolition of the officers' wine mess and institution of coffee as the strongest drink available on Navy ships. The search coordinator says the U.S. is not looking into foul play in this case at the time. Haze Grey: The color painted on Navy ships. A spout connected to a 5 Gallon fuel can. 20002023 The Veterans Site and GreaterGood. : Fucked Up Ridiculous Educational Device: The computer that graded the teletype capabilities of those going through Radioman "A" School. Today's modern electronic video game fighters like the F/A-18 will never be in the same ballpark. Two of these are blindfolded. Screwing the Pooch: Making a huge mistake. Port and Starboard: A rotation of two duty sections or watch teams, one designated port, and the other starboard. The F-8 Crusader was universally accepted as a tits machine. Often done in boot camp. A-Farts is received via satellite all over the world and offers a variety of shows. Cinderella Liberty: Liberty that expires at midnight. Phrog: CH-46 Sea Knight helo. Both beers are opened when they are given to the crewmember to prevent them from being hoarded. Vampire Liberty: A day off one gets for donating a pint of blood. 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