Navy Terminology

Question 1

ADRIFT

Answer 1

Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about).

Question 2

AFT-END

Answer 2

Near or toward the stern of the vessel.

Question 3

ALL HANDS

Answer 3

The entire ship’s company, both Officer and Enlisted.

Question 4

ALLOTMENT

Answer 4

An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay.

Question 5

AYE-AYE

Answer 5

Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”

Question 6

BARRACKS

Answer 6

Building where Sailors live.

Question 7

BELOW

Answer 7

Downstairs.

Question 8

BRIGHTWORK

Answer 8

Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted.

Question 9

BUNK OR RACK

Answer 9

Bed

Question 10

BUOY

Answer 10

An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object.

Question 11

CARRY ON

Answer 11

An order to resume work or duties.

Question 12

CAST OFF

Answer 12

To throw off; to let go; to unfurl

Question 13

CHAIN LOCKER

Answer 13

Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed.

Question 14

CHIT, CHIT BOOK

Answer 14

Coupon or receipt book

Question 15

CHOW HALL (MESS DECK)

Answer 15

Place to eat

Question 16

COLORS

Answer 16

Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies: 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the National Ensign

Question 17

DEEP SIX

Answer 17

To dispose of by throwing over the side

Question 18

ENSIGN

Answer 18

National flag; Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Question 19

FAST

Answer 19

Snugly secured.

Question 20

FATHOM

Answer 20

A unit of length (equal to 6 ft.) used for measuring the depth of water.

Question 21

FLAG OFFICER

Answer 21

Any Commissioned Officer in paygrade O-7 or above.