Navy Terminology Part II. Flashcards
1
Q
GALLEY
A
Kitchen
2
Q
GANGWAY
A
An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder, an order meaning clear the way.
3
Q
GEAR LOCKER
A
Storage room
4
Q
GEEDUNK
A
Candy, gum or cafeteria
5
Q
GENERAL QUARTERS
A
Battle Stations
6
Q
LIBERTY
A
Permission to leave the base (Usually for not more than 48 hours).
7
Q
LIFELINE
A
Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side.
8
Q
OVERHEAD
A
Ceiling
9
Q
PASSAGEWAY
A
Hallway
10
Q
PORT
A
Left
11
Q
RATING
A
A job specialty
12
Q
REVEILLE
A
Wake up, start a new day.
13
Q
SCULLERY
A
Place to wash dishes
14
Q
SCUTTLEBUTT
A
Drinking fountain; a rumor
15
Q
SECURE
A
Lock, put away or stop work
