Nautical And Military Terminology Flashcards
Bathroom
Head
Room
Compartment
Floor
Deck
Upstairs
Topside
Stairs
Ladder
Wall
Bulkhead
Mop
Swab
Downstairs
Below
Bed
Rack
Ceiling
Overhead
Flag
Colors
Drinking fountain (or rumor)
Scuttlebutt
Stop
BELAY or VAST
I understand your order and will comply
AYE AYE, SIR/MA’AM
An area designated by the commanding officer to serve for official and ceremonial functions
QUARTERDECK
Recruit progress documentation slip
PERFORMANCE TRACKER
Fore
Towards the bow of the ship
Aft
Towards the rear
Bow
The front of the ship
Stern
Back
Port
Left side of the ship from the perspective of looking forward
Starboard
Right side of the ship from the perspective of looking forward
Mast
Vertical pole that may have a sail, or rigging, or antennas for powerboats
Keel
Center of the hull. Lowest in water where weight is most carried