Naval Terminology

Question 1

Adrift

Answer 1

loose from towling/moorings; scattered about, not in proper stowage; usage “gear adrift”

Question 2

Aft

Answer 2

referring to or toward sterm (rear) of a vessel

Question 3

All hands

Answer 3

All members of a unit/command

Question 4

ashore

Answer 4

any place outside of a naval vessel/marine corps reservation

Question 5

as you were

Answer 5

resume former activity

Question 6

aweigh

Answer 6

moment a ship’s anchor/leaves sea bottom

Question 7

aye, aye, sir

Answer 7

required official acknowledgement of an order meaning I have received, understand, and will carry out the order or instruction

Question 8

belay

Answer 8

to make fast or to secure, to cancel/disregard statement just made

Question 9

below

Answer 9

downstairs, lower deck

Question 10

breakout

Answer 10

take out of stock or storage

Question 11

brig

Answer 11

placement of confinement, a prison

Question 12

bow

Answer 12

front portion of a ship

Question 13

bridge

Answer 13

portion of a ship’s structure from which it is controlled when underway

Question 14

brow

Answer 14

portable walkway from the pier or jetty to the

Question 15

C.P.

Answer 15

Command Post in the field

Question 16

carry on

Answer 16

resume previous activity

Question 17

chit

Answer 17

receipt or authorization, piece of paper

Question 18

fantail

Answer 18

main deck of a ship at the stern

Question 19

field day

Answer 19

barracks cleanup

Question 20

field scarf

Answer 20

regulation marine corps uniform neck-ties