Crow - The rate insignia of a USN Petty Officer (E-4 through E-6), so-called because of the eagle surmounting the rate chevrons. One Liberty Center. Banyan - (RCN/UK) A barbecue or party on the flight deck, usually with steaks and beer. 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. More fully 'Jack Dusty'. Butt (1) Cigarette. Generally seen only inport. The Liberty Program offers the opportunity to participate in fun and innovative adventures for all single, unaccompanied military members and their guests in an alcohol and tobacco-free environment. Hollywood shower - An excessively long shower. Mud Duck Shallow water sailor, e.g. Crank (1) Temporarily-assigned mess personnel. DONCEAP offers free 24/7 personalized and confidential help for DON civilians and their family members. Fresnel Lens aka The Lens, a gyro-stabilized arrangement of lights that gives a carrier pilot glideslope information during his approach to landing, or when simulating same ashore. Common usage now is 'ready to go,' or recovered. The latest total was released Feb. 15 at the group's annual strategy . Liberty Flames Heathered Navy The Champ Tri-Blend Pullover Sweatshirt. Coffee Mess An area, usually in a duty or working area, where coffee is made and served. Usually there are two pairs of planes, mounted on bow and stern, or on the fairwater (sail) and stern. It is a combination of. Feather In an aircraft, to rotate the propeller blades of a stopped engine into the wind. Dead Head The resistance of a magnetic compass to swinging back and forth excessively; a compass with insufficient deadhead will swing so much (due to normal movement of the ship or aircraft) that it is difficult to steer a course. If the ball is lined up with the datum lights, the aircraft is correctly positioned on the glideslope. If your gig line isnt straight, you hear about it at personnel inspections. The reason sailors are referred to as mateys. Pronounced to rhyme with glow.. May be caused by steam supply problems or other mechanical difficulties. The Side or Away Galley: Descends from the tradition of hoisting officers aboard ship in a chair. Blue Water - Literally, 'deep water,' or 'deep draft,' but more traditionally, 'away from land.' Class Delta Fire A fire involving special materials and firefighting methods. 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. Replaced protein foam. Camel Station - Rendezvous point for ships in the Indian Ocean. (3) The process of removing excess pressure from a system, or venting it completely. $20.00 Liberty Call Yokosuka. Used to control the spread of smoke in a fire belowdecks, or in preparation for an NBC attack. At least one US submarine was lost to a circular run in WWII. In original usage, if a sailing ships yards were not all aligned, she was said to be "all acockbill." (2) Member of the flight deck fuels crew, who wear purple jerseys. Line (1) What mere mortals call rope, the sailor calls line. Small line is called by the number of threads its made up of (e.g. Dobie - (RCN) Laundry. 'Hanging out of their arses.'. Dog Watch (1) A shortened watch period. Matelot - (RN) A sailor. The odds that there was a mistake at the lab after post-deployment leave block are slim to none. Black and Bitter Coffee, no sugar or cream added. 5,531 talking about this. The etiquette of the wardroom, which is usually fairly formal, is also relaxed in the dirty shirt wardroom. Has a tremendous import in the handling and behavior of the aircraft. This page was last edited on 23 June 2022, at 12:52. Used as an antipersonnel weapon. Black Cat - During World War Two, a PBY Catalina which was painted black and used for night reconnaissance patrol. (2) Any propeller-driven aircraft. "Go away and don't bother me, Im outta here." Bilge Diving Working in the bilges of a ship, or cleaning same. Bogey Dope - Radio calls to the intercepting fighter giving data on the bogey's position, course, altitude, etc. May turn out to be friendly, neutral, or hostile. Light Off - Start. G-suit - A piece of gear worn by flight crews in tactical aircraft. Similar ceremonies are conducted for Orders of the BLUENOSE and REDNOSE. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Clobbered - Weathered in, as in "We made a good approach, but the field was clobbered and we had to divert," similar to WOXOF. In its original usage, the Dusty was a sailor (Jack, in British naval terminology) assigned responsibility for the bread room, where flour was stowed. Fish Head - (RN) WAFU term for the rest of the RN surface crowd. Double Nuts - Aircraft with side number zero-zero. Ex Short for exercise. Some forms: mobex (an evolution involving a mob, i.e. Fist - (RN) To make a 'good' fist of something is to do it well. Heave to In a sailing ship, to come into the wind and essentially stop, with minimum sail area exposed. CERA - (RCN, pronounced 'sarah' or Chief ERA) Chief Engine Room Artificer. Personnel can retrieve gear adrift items by working off EMI. A very dangerous situation, as the torpedos warhead could easily "cook off" from the heat buildup. Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Malaysia's Senior Minister of Defense Mohamad Hasan. Short-timer's record-keeping. Among other things, it reduced the splinters produced when a cannon ball hit the (wooden) rail. Also 'sarnie'. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bumfuck Egypt A (fictitious) bad place to be stationed, or the figurative ends of the earth. Beltway Bandit A company, or an employee of same, located near Washington, DC, which serves the defense industry. Dip - To lower a sonar transducer into the water from a hovering helicopter. Terminal lances are out of f**ks to give. (2) Marching ground. They are typically system-specific, i.e. Bulldog Codeword for Harpoon cruise missile. The legendary 'tube steak.' The military has made great leaps to prevent and discourage hazing. Essentially the commander of all US Navy operations afloat in the harbor and is responsible to civilian authorities for the action of the ship's and the behavior of crews under his/her command. Chinstrap - (RM) So tired, usually from running, that one's head drops. CAP - Combat Air Patrol. Months like December are a minefield, so, calling your troops to at least check up on them is a worthwhile investment. We often look at college students as punk kids, lazy frat guys or any other kind of social stereotype. The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top. mall and had chai at the Burj al Arab. Usually consisted of a small bomber force and heavy fighter escort. ANNOUNCEMENTS ** CLPM Corner. A glowing yellow image, 'THE BALL,' is visible to the pilot on approach. Cut of his Jib From the days of sail, when individual sails were made aboard the ship and a certain amount of individuality was expressed in the design (shape and size) of the sails. This is the Hamilton collection. Bearing Drift The movement, left or right, of the bearing to an object in motion relative to your platform. More common in Air Force usage, refers to the backseater (pilot, non-pilot, or NFO) of a 2-place tactical aircraft, aka the bear, or the pitter' (the guy in the pit). (2) Shoulder boards (rank markings). Still: Used to call the crew to attention. See SOS. 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. (Liberty) $10.00 Liberty Center SOFA Sponsored First Cut-Off: 6/14/2019 . We were so caught up in tourist stuff that no one got in trouble. Enjoyed much more by the Shellbacks than by the 'Wogs. Heave Around The order to haul in on a line, wire, or anchor chain, whether with power (windlass or capstan) or by hand. (2) FAST ATTACK sub. (2) Marine Aviation Detachment. (2) (RCN) A sailor often in trouble. "Set Condition Zebra" is the command to close all water-tight doors, hatches, and fittings throughout the ship. "Anchors up and down" The anchors flukes have broken free of the bottom, and the shank is more or less vertical. Primarily an aviation term, although it is applicable to other fluid environments such as a ships propeller in water. Pre-boarding Announcement. Traditionally, the PORKCHOP buys rope, but as soon as you cut a piece off of the spool, it is called line. (2) The equator. Lighting off boilers and getting steam up has always been an involved and lengthy operation, requiring anywhere from an hour to even longer before the ship could get underway; in time of war, being caught cold iron could be tactically disastrous. Drilling holes in the water (or ocean) - Term for miscellaneous underwater operations of a submarine. The lens also has red lights mounted on it which can be used to give WAVEOFF and CUT commands. Marine Napkin The flap on the front of the traditional 13-button US Naval enlisted uniform trousers. Essentially, the angle between the air movement (*not* the horizon!) CO - Commanding Officer. Jacking Gear - The machinery used to jack a shaft. (2) Time check, though this usage is more common to USAF than USN. Evap - Distilling unit, aka 'the still'. GIB - "Guy In Back". Focsle The phonetic spelling for forecastle, the forward-most part of the ship. I saw those things in the shops all the time. That means a commander has to check the blotter. 6 D's - Deep Diving Death Defying (or Dealing) Denizens of the Deep. Pronounced 'chang'. without afterburner. Cold Enough to Freeze The Balls Off A Brass Monkey This term has nothing to do with testicles or primates, and a good deal of debate remains to this day regarding the origin of the phrase. In NATO, the system is the Vulcan Phalanx. Used to wait out a squall or storm. Graduating Sailors will be granted daytime liberty after graduation to spend time off-base with their families and friends. G (Aviation) The acceleration forces felt by aircrews when maneuvering. Condition 1 - General Quarters (battle stations). Grinder (1) Obstacle course. Foxtrot Corpen is the chosen course for flight operations. ", Between the Devil and The Deep Blue (Sea) See "Devil to Pay.". Brown-Shirt (Aviation) A Plane Captain, so called because of the brown jersey he wears; a.k.a. Bitching Betty The (usually female-voiced) cockpit warning system of many aircraft today. Make Way (1) From the Rules of the Nautical Road, when a ship is making way she is proceeding under her own power, whether by engine or sail (or oars, for that matter). (3) To name a classmate or shipmate involved in wrongdoing, or to identify a mistake made by someone else. (2) Penis. CINCHOUSE Commander In Chief of the House, i.e. Its color has no bearing on its flavor. WW II), less politically-correct form is 'Black Gang. Originally, it referred to the appearance of men who had been handling or working around coal, but the term has come to refer to the engine room crew. Moving mud to help out the grunts. 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. Usually a combination of leftovers, plus something new to round out the service. Also seen as "snack hole.". The light array consists of a red fast indication (an upward-pointing chevron) at the bottom of the array, a green slow indication (a downward-pointing chevron) at the top, and a yellow on-speed indication (a circle) in the center. To make a 'real' fist of something is to do it badly. However, since majority of troops are those who exhibit good character, they will be promoted in waves. The traditions and origins remain. Counter battery - Firing on enemy artillery. According to some, stands for "Big Ugly Fat Fucker Easily Replaced.". Dick the dog (1) Screwing around; being unproductive. Call The Ball US Navy Aircraft Carrier Operations Gung Ho Vids 2M subscribers Subscribe 1.3K 160K views 5 years ago Flight Operations aboard the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W.. The captain or skipper of a vessel. (2) "Extras" or benefits, awards, ribbons, or medals. Arresting Gear - Mechanism used to rapidly bring an aircraft to a halt aboard ship or ashore. Hunter-killer (1) A SAG whose primary mission is ASW; a term coined in WWII. Duff - (RCN, RN) (1) Dessert. See also DATUM. Cinderella Liberty Liberty where one must be back aboard by midnight. Forces and United Nations Command multinational Forces. started out as an enlisted man and earned a commission. (2) A curve or bend in a shoreline, or a small body of water formed by same.Bilge - (1) The area below the deck gratings in the lowest spaces of the ship, where things, especially liquids, tend to collect. kept in the dark and fed bullshit) due to the poor outward visibility of the after 2 seats in the Prowler. (2) The process of starting a large Diesel engine using air to turn the engine over. See also SAGGING. Get the details of the current Voyage of LIBERTY PASSION including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9777888, MMSI 369222000, Call Sign WLPI Occupied by various Carrier Battlegroups and Amphibious Groups. Uses compressed air to squeeze the calves, thighs, and stomach to reduce the blood-pooling effects of hard maneuvering. Lubbers Line The vertical mark on a compass bowl to mark the ships heading. A crew member on a submarine who does not work in the engineering spaces. The signature is traditionally in purple ink, and the practice is frowned upon. Related Media. Bumboat A supply boat, usually of an unofficial nature. Ragman'. Captain of the - Person in charge of a particular part of the ship, e.g. Material Condition Yoke - Closures marked 'X' and 'Y' must be kept closed. Big Chicken Dinner Bad Conduct Discharge. "Brownshoe - Member of the aviation community. Improves the BOARDING RATE but costs at the GREENIE BOARD. Gig Line On a sailors uniform, a line formed by the buttoned shirt, a crease on the belt buckle, and the trousers fly. Dumbo During World War Two, an aircraft (often a B-17) modified for long range air-sea rescue. You know that meme with the dog who doesnt bite but will hurt you in other ways? Image: 80-G-244811: Aerial of SS Ceasar Rodney, Liberty Ship. Below, the USS General J. C. Breckinridge, tied up at Keelung Harbor, circa 1968. Coner - aka 'Noseconer'. Cake Hole Mouth. Refers to pressgang leader Andrew Miller who, it was said, owned the Royal Navy. Often a non-rated person. Bloodhound Radio codeword for Mark 46 ASW torpedo. Airy-fairy (1) (RN) Fleet Air Arm personnel. Kevlar (1) A synthetic Aramid fiber used for body and splinter armor. Gator Freighter Amphibious warfare cargo ship. (2) Traditional aviation term used to refer to an aircraft carrier. England or the UK. Aka 'Sin Bosun', 'Sky Bosun'. Monkey dicks (1) Sausages, aka "poodle peckers", "puppy peters", etc. Meet Her An order to the helm to use the rudder as needed to stop the ships turn. Commander, Navy Installations Command | 716 Sicard Street SE Suite 1000 | Washington DC, 20374-5140 Official U.S. Navy Website The prospect of Man Overboard is very serious. Also used to refer to any unwanted item. Droplights - Red lights arranged vertically below the RAMP, on the approach centerline, on the carrier's stern. Used to regularize and speed up an aircrafts departure from the airfield and its crowded airspace. A Loggerhead is two iron balls attached by an iron rod, which was heated and used for melting pitch. Jetsam Objects thrown over the side to lighten ship. '205 Tomcat ball, 3.5'. (no polite form). See also "TEARDROP". This page includes all of the information you will need to visit your recruit for . Can also refer to the Carrier Air Group commander. Literally, a species of fish. 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! (2) Euphemism for throwing something overboard. Brown Water Ops Naval operations in shallow water, typically consisting of water depths of 100 fathoms or less. Creamed Foreskins on Toast Creamed chipped beef on toast. Banca is literally translated from the Tagalog as boat.. None of the goodies get past him. (2) Broken, or useless. See "FRITZ.". (2) Surface: Term of address for a Warrant Officer gunnery or weapons specialist. Sweepers: End of the work day. (common usage among ground forces of various countries) Can also refer to fitted mattress covers aboard ship. See also SOFT DECK. AGI - Auxiliary, Intelligence Gathering, aka 'Tattletale'. (2) The signal to shut down a piece of gear. Also seen as 'J.S. Indexer (Aviation) In most common usage, the indicator lights mounted on an aircrafts glare shield to indicate AOA during an approach to landing. --Terms in ALL-CAPS have a separate listing. Fall of Shot Point of impact of a shell or salvo of shells. ", Chunder (UK) To vomit. Food service personnel, especially nonrated personnel provided by the ship's other departments (non-Supply depts.) So called from the fouled anchor rate badge. 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. 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. . There are tell-tale signs more obvious that others. "Anchors aweigh" The anchor has left the bottom. Some have wooden steps, others have knotted horizontal ropes for that purpose. $25.00 Liberty Call Hong Kong. Bells (1) A system of marking the time aboard ship. Actually, the word is French and means, literally, sailor. See also OCCULTING. (3) A commissioned officers rank, O2, in the Marine Corps or USAF/USA. Some specific applications: (1) A process for cleaning water-sides of a boiler. Similar to CANDYASS. In a ship with a large deck department, especially where it is key to the ship's mission, such as a carrier or amphib, generally the deck department head. Has nothing to do with meteorological conditions. Aka Alpha, from the engineering notation for AOA. and the aircrafts wing. Participants run toward the table and dive onto it face-first. Masker - A noise-reduction system in which air is pumped into the water from belts in the vicinity of the engineering spaces. The end of a long journey across the Pacific on a US Navy Transport Ship. Fresnel lens installations are also found on almost all Naval Air Station runways. Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Anchor Clanker - (1) Boatswain's Mate. Bight (1) A loop in or slack part of a line. a woman Marine. The US Air Force uses the "boom" method, which has a much higher rate of fuel delivery. Monkey Fist - The complex knot surrounding (sometimes taking the place of) the weight on the end of a heaving line. Call MyNavy Career Center . must achieve. HS Helicopter anti-submarine warfare squadron. Benny Sugg (USN) Beneficial Suggestion program, a program where personnel were rewarded for making suggestions to improve some aspect of military life, usually living conditions. Blue Force - Friendly forces in a wargame exercise. See NUKE. In its simplest form, ships in a column turn in succession, each at the same point, akin to a column movement of marching men. A properly closed hull opening was indicated by a green light. Similar to a GOAT ROPE, Chinese Fire Drill, etc. Hummer - (1) E-2 Hawkeye, so-called for the sound of its turboprop engines. Liberty parties of up to 10,000 personnel can be accommodated at Pattaya. Bosuns Whistle (or Pipe) A small metal whistle used to signal the announcement of important messages, or for ceremonial purposes. (Effective October 3, 2022 10:00 a.m. local Eastern Time until September 29, 2023 4:00 p.m. local Eastern time.) Found in a "ladderwell" (stairwell). Crash and Smash Crew (or Team) - Crash and Rescue personnel. Extra Duty The 1MC announcement at 1900: Now muster the extra duty men. This list was originally to be found attached to the binnacle. Liberty is "time off" from the daily routine. Similar to the older "Feather Merchant.". (2) To fail or do poorly. RM2 Leonard. (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. Liberty cams. Cat (1) Catapult. Pronounced 'ee-ow'. Liberty Boat Various small craft used to shuttle personnel ashore and back aboard when the ship is anchored out rather than moored alongside. Circus In WW II, a fighter-bomber mission whose primary goal was to force the German fighter defenses to come up and engage. Usually ordered when the COB or the XO thinks morale is low. pressure altitude). CAG - Carrier Air Group. Call 1-844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327) / TTY: 1-888-262-7848 . Shell impacts must be observed by someone other than the firing unit, whether an aircraft or a team on the ground. (2) Someone who repeatedly tells uninteresting sea stories. Hook Skip Bolter A BOLTER which results when the arresting hook bounces over the wires. 9-thread line); larger line is sized by its circumference (rather than diameter). Deuce (or Ma Deuce) Browning cal fifty heavy machine gun. Unauthorized footgear for a while, but recently re-approved for all USN service communities. During WWII, members of the Black Gang were issued black "Dixie Cups" instead of white ones, and were therefore sometimes called "Black Hats.". For example, say a SALVO falls left of the target; a "spot" (an aim correction) is made using right deflection, and the next salvo falls to the right of the target. The goal is to arrive safely and not slide off the end. Crush Depth The designed depth at which the pressure hull of a submarine will collapse. Field Day - To scrub or otherwise clean a ship's spaces. Andrew (the) - (UK) Nickname for the Royal Navy. (2) In the Rules of the Nautical Road, a ship which must maneuver to avoid another ship is called the "give way vessel." I didn't want to even bother going back to get it fixed so I just took it here for same-day service. (2) A command to get out of the way. Bell Tapper One who is habitually a few minutes late, especially when relieving the watch. Flag An admiral, aka "Flag Officer" because such officers are entitled to fly a flag denoting their rank. Lawn Mower - (RN) 'Flashing up a lawn mower' is a term used when a sailor is about to steal away or woo another sailor's companion away. Illuminate, illumination - (1) The targeting of an object with radar, especially for weapons guidance purposes. The BENO Box was notorious for long on-station assignments, during which time there would "Be No Liberty, Be No Women, Be No Nothing! Often referred to as "going high order.". Bounce - (1) Carrier landing practice. Goat Locker - Chiefs' Quarters and Mess. Arriving" immediately followed by, "Secure from Man Overboard". Higgy also most recently reunited with fellow shipmates at the 2010 Concord reunion. It was carried over to the practice of putting ice cream into soda. The Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department is responsible for Navy and Marine Corps S&T in ocean and meteorological science, undersea warfare, mine warfare, space technology and marine mammals. 37 reviews of Liberty Call Us Embroidery & Cleaners "The NEX screwed my collar devices up. 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. Anchor Pool The betting pool on the hour and minute the ship will drop anchor or tie up. --Special note: Since days of yore the military in general, and sailors in particular, have often had a rather pithy (dare I say tasteless'?) Grape Sig - An easy signature on your qual card, generally given in return for a favor. To be avoided in tactical situations, as they make for easy visual detection. See also WATCH. Material Condition Zebra - All fittings and closures marked 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' must be closed. This FAQ is maintained by Jeff An FAA-defined set of flight rules where the aircraft is under positive radar control. Hatch - An opening in the deck, and its closure. FTN Space (the) - An obscure, hard-to-get-to space, compartment, or void; used to hide from officers or chiefs. May be modified for certain conditions, such as Condition 1-AS, in which all antisubmarine watch stations and weapons are manned, but AAW stations may not be. Fun Boss Person in change of setting up recreational opportunities during a port call or shore det. Now-a-days kicking down a troops door and making them chug six beers at three in the morning is hazing. Goffa - Any non-alcoholic drink (why bother?). Calve The process whereby icebergs form, as chunks of ice fall from a glacier into the sea. Birds - (1) Term for the rank markings of a USN/USCGS Captain or USMC/USAF/USA Colonel (silver eagle, O-6 paygrade). Aback Backing a sail is turning it so that the wind hits the front face; the effect is to slow a ship or boat. Buddy stores are hung on wing or fuselage hardpoints. Its reminder that, before they do some Wolf of Wall Street shenanigans, that they still have a career to get back to. A 'no grade pass' is worth 2 points; A 'bolter pass' (which grade can be assigned whether the aircraft traps successfully or not) is worth 1 point. Material Condition Xray - A material condition where fittings or closures (hatches, watertight doors, valves, flappers, etc.) Liberty is regular time off. Regular: $6499. (2) (RCN) Vague or impractical suggestion. Boatswain's Pipe Calls. Bullpen - Term for the large antenna arrays associated with a shore HFDF (High Frequency Direction Finding) station. Buddy Fucker Someone who will not stand up for, or defend, a friend or shipmate, or someone who screws over a shipmate. Gedunk apparently was first used specifically to refer to ice cream sodas. Can be either a normal or emergency evolution, the difference being simply how quickly the various actions are accomplished. Aka 'Light Water' for the foam's ability to float on oil or gasoline. Bogey - Unidentified air contact. Fire For Effect A signal indicating that the correct spots have been applied and rounds are falling on target; the firing battery should begin rapid fire. ACM - Air Combat Maneuvering. Can have anti-surface modes as well, for use against small craft and the like. A set of FAA-defined criteria for inflight visibility. Often involves the barter of coffee or other food items. COW - Chief Of (the) Watch. Airline Announcements. The Vines Center erupted in applause Nov. 3 following an announcement from Liberty University President Dr. Jerry Prevo: "We are in the . LSO - Landing Signals Officer. Yes, its your leave block too. A newer version, Goalkeeper, uses the GAU-8 30mm Gatling gun found in the A-10 Thunderbolt for increased range and destructive power. installation. (2) (Submarines) In submarines, the term used to refer to the conning tower, a structure built atop the hull from which periscope attacks on shipping were conducted. Dixie Cup - The USN sailor's white hat. Conning (1) Giving orders regarding the maneuvers of a ship. Get the best deals for us navy liberty cuffs at eBay.com. If you are hearing-impaired, dial 711 for your state's number for TTY/TDD access E-mail: general.info@ny.frb.org Markets & Policy Implementation Economic Research Financial Institution Supervision Q4 2022 Liberty Media Corp Earnings Call. "99 Guntrains" would address all aircraft with a Guntrain callsign. Cluster Fuck An evolution remarkable for its significant lack of excellence. Used to ensure common reference points for aircraft operating in a common area. See also BROWN WATER. Across the board in every branch there are ranks earned through time in grade. Altitudes expressed as MSL have no meaning as far as ground clearance is concerned. Bull Nuke - Senior nuclear-trained CPO aboard a sub. In field use (ashore), A-gear may be a device as simple as lengths of chain connected to a CROSS-DECK PENDANT (q.v. Make a play for the deck - A maneuver guaranteed to attract the ire of the LSO and the BOSS, where the pilot tries to salvage a non-excellent approach with a dive for the deck and the arresting wires. Modified conditions are used to minimize crew fatigue, which can be a significant factor over a prolonged period at battle stations. Often used prepare the crew to react to a potential emergency. Bomb (The) - (submarines) The oxygen generator system. Light Water - See AFFF. Bug juice - A substance similar in appearance to Kool-Aid which is served as a beverage aboard USN ships. Arlington, VA . "The Chief was dripping about the state of the world.". 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