GMS Flashcards
Adrift
Loose from towline, scattered, not in proper stowage.
AFT
Referring to or towards the stern (rear) of a vessel
All Hands
All members of a unit or command
Ashore
Any place outside of a naval vessel or Marine Corps reservation
Aweigh
A moment a ships anchor leaves the sea bottom, the anchor is said to be aweigh
Belay
To make fast or to secure, as in “belay the line” to cancel or to disregard a statement just made
Breakout
Take out of stock or storage
Brig
Prison
Bow
Front portion of a ship
Brow
A portable walkway from the pier or jetty to the ships quarter deck
C.P.
Command post in the field
Chit
A receipt or authorization; a piece of paper
Fantail
The main deck of a ship at the stern
Field day
Barracks cleanup
Field scarf
Regulation Marine Corps uniform neck tie