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
Galley
Shipboard kitchen, mobile field mess
Gangway
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
Gator
An amphibious ship
Geedunk
The place (aboard ship) where candy, ice cream, soda, and smokes can be purchased.
Hatch
An opening between decks; door or doorway
Liberty
Absence for less than 96 hours for purpose as rest and rec. Not charged for leave.
Overhead
Ceiling
Passageway
Hallway