Navy Terminology Flashcards
Aft-end
Near or toward the stem of the vessel
All Hands
The entire ship’s company, both officer and enlisted
Allotment
An amount of money a member has designated to be withheld from pay and sent directly to another person or organization (i.e., bank or credit union)
Aye-aye
Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”
Barracks
Building where sailors live
Below
Downstairs
Brightwork
Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Bulkhead
Wall
Bunk or Rack
Bed
Buoy
And anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
Carry On
An order to resume work or duties
Cast Off
To throw of, to let go, to unfurl
Chain Locker
Compartment in which anchor chain is stored
Chit, Chit Book
Coupon or receipt book
Chow Hall (Mess Deck)
Place to eat
Colors
Raising or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hailing down the national ensign
Deck
Horizontal planking or playing that divides a ship into layers
Deep Six
To dispose of by throwing over the side
Ensign
Nations flag, commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade
Fast
Snugly secured