": An expression said (in a very cheery manner) on occasions when, in fact, it is not a Fine Navy Day at all. Prefaced by the type or theater of service the deployed spouse is in, e.g. Sometimes used to call for pumping bilges and waste tanks overboard outside coastal limits. (U.S. Army Two of these are blindfolded. Often used when situations, as can be normal, repeat themselves but more often when you just know you are about to get it again from the Command. Seabag locker: A room, usually on board ship, where extra uniforms, or item materials are placed until needed. ", Seaman Timmy/Fireman Timmy: Used in similar fashion as "Seaman Schmuckatelli" except with a slightly more negative connotation of a sailor who is not too bright, or could be expected to do something stupid without any malicious intent. If they are found to have soiled clothing as a result of not showering, several of the company will take the recruit into the barracks shower and scrub the persons bare skin with floor broom heads. See "R2D2." Note, an amphibious command ship may also coordinate supporting arms from non-gators, such as destroyers or aircraft. Block-o-wood: Nickname for the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3). Dixie Cup: The canvas white hat sailors wear with their dress uniforms. Baby Killer: An obscenely large wrench/screwdriver. JORG: Junior Officer Requiring Guidance (see "George"). This is the expected norm in the United States Navy. The morale boost comes from watching a fresh sailor running back and forth across a flight deck with a 10 foot pole, while crew members call out monkey sightings. Mando Commando: Sailor assigned mandatory physical training (Mando PT or FEP) for being overweight or failing the Physical Readiness Test. (3) ("Submarine Service") Forward Area Gentleman: A crewman serving in the forward part of the submarine, a non-Nuke. The term Blue Nose seems to be quite appropriate here. TAPS: Announced over the 1MC at 2200 local time, "Taps, Tapslights out, all hands turn into your bunks, maintain silence about the decks." OBNOB: Only Black Nuke Onboard. (2) A reference to the restroom or locker room in general. Named for the Oscar, Oscar Sierra: Radio brevity code for a nuclear weapons mishap. Mid: Midshipman at the US Naval Academy or Naval ROTC; "Middie" is considered derogatory. See also "NoFuck, Vagina. From Hawaiian. Anyone who has been designated with this nickname is most likely a lifer who has no life outside the navy. Tiger Team: Junior enlisted of all ratings (E-3 and below) who are tasked to clean the engine room prior to inspection, such as GITMO Refresher training or evaluation. Widely known workups involving the carrier and the airwing are TSTA, COMPTUEX, and RIMPAC. (Often referred to by civilian instructors when explaining to baffled sailors the haphazard components that seem to work by sheer magic such as transistors, zener diodes, joint effect field effect transistors, shockley diodes, metal oxide field effect transistors, etc.) San Dog: A sailor stationed in San Diego, or the base itself. Ready Rollers are generally thought of in a negative scense due to their poor hygene and lack of respect for themselves, while in close quarters or proximity to other shipmates. Queer: Nickname for the EA-6B Prowler. "Here comes the khaki brigade.". Sea Daddy: Senior, more experienced sailor who unofficially takes a new member of the crew under his wing and mentors him. Pump and Dump: A term in Boot Camp, normally used by RDCs allowing Recruits time to use the Head. Also, a game played by aviation personnel involving several long tables and a great deal of beer, wherein the aviators attempt to replicate with their bodies the, Creamed foreskins: Creamed chipped beef. As the name implies, the deck is indeed blue tile there. It is usually kept under the mattress and can stand up on its own by the end of cruise. Pussy patch: Transdermal scopolamine patch for seasickness. USS Neverdock: Any ship that seems to stay out at sea for unusually long periods of time. Kiss the Camel: To fall between ship and pier onto the, Knee-deep navy: Epithet (usually friendly) for the Coast Guard or coastal patrol vessels . Latex Glove: Crews nickname given to the AEGIS cruiser USS, Love Boat: Crews nickname given to the "USS McKee AS-41" submarine tender, Magnificent Seven: Term of endearment for the, Midway Magic: Nickname for USS Midway CV-41, now a museum in San Diego, Pubic Mound: Crews nickname given to the destroyer tender USS, PI: Phillipine Islands (notably Subic Bay Naval Base), Rough Rider: Official call sign for USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), "S" Girls: USS Skate SSN-578, USS Swordfish SSN-579, USS Sargo SSN-583 and USS SeSarandon adragon SSN-584. Mandatory physical training regimen designed to return sailors to within physical readiness standards. Airedale: A sailor who works in one of the Navy's aviation rates also know as "Brown Shoes.". "If Airman Smith isn't in this shop in 5 minutes, write that piece of FOD up. ESOs shall ensure that Sailors take the NWAE prior to going on AT/ADT orders or when Sailors return from their AT/ADT. Used to refer to a sailor's spouse. The name comes from "rveill" (or "rveil"), the French word for "wake up.". Butt Kit: Ash tray. May also be burned into the skin. ZUG: Negative. Alpha Inspection: Formal inspection of uniforms and living spaces. Retired RMs may have a ZUT certificate or even a ZUT tattoo. "M-Crud" MCRD: Marine Corps Recruit Depot. PD-8 is actually a chemical additive used in the evaporator to aid distillation of fresh water. See "USS Neversail.". SWEATEX: (1) Any evolution or situation, to be performed by an individual, a ship, or even larger unit, subject to scrutiny by a superior, such as a major inspection; (2) An evolution that involves one sailor working while his/her superiors are watching and waiting impatiently. Salt and Peppers: Refers to the old style working white uniform, where the sailor wore a white shirt, and black pants. Anal Palace: The fast attack submarine USS Annapolis. Material condition: Status open or closed, of various fittings, hatches, etc, which are denoted by a letter. Paddles: Code word for the LSO (see above). The untrained sailors have a quad zip NEC of 0000. Utterance of the term is usually accompanied by the McDonald's tune followed by "I'm diggin' it" instead of "I'm lovin' it.". Johnny Cash's: The (defunct) Winter Working Blue uniform; so called due to the fact that they were all black (black being called navy blue) and Johnny Cash was the man in black. "Pull up!). During wartime, armed guards may be posted on both sides of the blue tile. Used to motivate someone who is not pulling their weight. NAVCOMM: Navigator/Communicator. All-in. Usually an all day event to get the crew ready for a real underway. "Let's bag it.". Bubba: Any shipyard worker. Fuck Off." Hot Racking or Hot Bunking: Submariners share racks. Alpha fires leave ash. So named because of the black and khaki working uniform. Ice Cream Social: Ice cream that is typically served at 2100 on the mess decks on Sundays when underway. Monkey Watch: A "fake" security watch created for new members when going through the Suez Canal on an Aircraft Carrier. Also used to pass information between a flight deck fuel station and flight deck control as to status of fueling operations for individual aircraft. Shellback: An individual who has crossed the Line/, Shitbag (also Shitbird, Shitbrick, Shithead, Shitstain, Shitstick, Shitrat, Shitweed): (1) (. Can also have a second F added to the end, when used in this context it means ", Dimed/Diming out/Dropping dimes: Comes from dropping a dime in a pay phone to make a call. 'The submariners refer to the surface fleet as 'skimmers' or less kindly as 'targets.'. To throw someone 'under the bus', or to out someone as being the one who did something wrong or made a bad call. Warm Blood: An individual who has not crossed the Arctic Circle or Antarctic Circle, who must go through rituals, that sometimes cross the line to be hazing, to become a Blue Nose or Red Nose, respectively. Flying the Bravo: Menstruating; from the signal flag, which is all-red, one meaning of which is "I am discharging dangerous goods." Flavor Extractor: Standard equipment in all Navy galleys. ChuHai: A Japanese alcoholic beverage made by mixing sake and the equivalent of Kool-Aid. In the Navy, the sailors call each other by different terms. Weight gain apparent in senior enlisted men and women who have taken desk jobs. Ricky Rocket: A boot camp "energy drink" made from an assorted mix of sodas, sports drinks, coffee, sugar and artificial sweetners used to help keep the recruit awake. Navy Shower: Not a form of punishment. Incorrectly, but nearly universally, applied to turning anything on. All other Navy slang is listed in Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang. There are no monkeys trying to board the ship. No longer in use, see VFA. Web Snipe: The term used to describe sailors that work below decks, usually those that are assigned to engineering rates, such as Machinists' Mates, Boilermen, Enginemen, Hull See also SERP. Not being part of the Department of Defense has always been a primary reason for the Coast Guards weird place in military culture. Jack of the Dust: The cook in charge of the galley storerooms. A dangerous thing for a sailor to be around Pearl Harbor, as some of the natives see them as easy targets for crime, especially when local law-enforcement doesn't seem to care. It is a combination of a rank (Hospital Recruit, the most junior. X-Ray Fitting: (1) A hatch, scuttle or the like which in normal condition is closed both in-port and at-sea. So called in reference to her collision with the USS Kennedy in 1975. Funds are paid by Greater Good Charities to benefiting organizations as a grant. Active duty obligation expires the day before the enlistee's 21st birthday. Shit Storm: Severely unpleasant aftermath. Also seen as a name badge at this time, so officers/petty officers will forget the wearer's real name. The CAG, ship's CO, and battle group admiral are also usually invited and present. COMMO: Communications Officer: The officer in charge of the Communications Division. So called due to the time spent pierside during work ups for deployment after Mobile Bay failed INSURV inspection in 2011. AWOL: Absent Without Official Leave; this is a US Army and USAF term, not a Navy term, see UA. The Navy said it is using four patrol boats and a twin-engine prop airplane to search the area, but apparently Called that for the fact the turds could look like a rumpled brown fish. Battle Stations: A manning condition involving (usually) all hands. Emerald Shellback: One who crossed the Equator at the Greenwich Meridian. . (2) Civilian Under Naval Training. Share. Shit Locker: An ass, or rear-end. Generally found in the Western Pacific. NAVCIVLANT/NAVCIVPAC: Described as where a soon to be departing sailor from active duty's next station will be. One who does not pull his share of the load. Bounce Pattern: When several aircraft are practicing touch and go landings at the same airfield. Skimmer, Skimmer Puke: Surface sailor (this term is also used in other English-speaking navies - the RN, RCN and RAN). Freeboard: On a ship or boat, this is the vertical distance between the waterline and the "gunwale" (see below). Puka: any small space or opening. Peter Falk, American actor, Columbo. An E-7 HT is an HTC, "Head Turd Chaser". Usually the junior NFO on a patrol aircraft. forecastle zoo: Game of naming everything on the forecastle which has an animal name, e.g. Bull, Bull Ensign: The seniormost Ensign onboard a surface ship, a submarine, or in an aviation squadron other than in the Training Command. 13 button salute: When a sailor in dress pants pulls down on the top two corners and all 13 buttons come unbuttoned at once, usually done just before sex. Also called "Cankers and Sores.". Sea chest: A trunk or storage container used for a sailor's personal property. Big Stick: Nickname for the USS Iowa (BB-61), crew's nickname for USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). A.K.A. UNODIR: Unless Otherwise Directed; enables, Unicorn: An officer with a particularly rare designator (i.e. ", YGFBKM: "You've Got to Fucking Be Kidding Me!". Hoover: The S-3B Viking, mostly due to its unique engine noises. Haji: Racial epithet for a Middle Eastern individual, or anything Middle Eastern. Light off: To literally light the fire in a boiler. Swims: Aviation water survival training. Whistling Shit Can of Death: CH-46 Seaknight Helicopter, described as such because of the whistling sound the engines make, and because the CH-46 has been prone to failures, and has killed its share of air crews. (Petty Officer to Sailor: "is there something the matter with you? Often placed off limits by the captain. Puddle Pirates, Shallow Water Sailors, no matter what way you slice it, its pretty easy to come up with a nickname or two for the sailors who rarely venture into the deep, open ocean. (2) An underperforming Cryptologic Technician or "CT" Shitbag. Tommy the Tug, or Tommy the Tugboat, the crew's nickname for the USS Thomas S. Gates, after she towed a disabled ship in to port while operating in the Carribean. Cock-ologist: Corpsman (derived from a 1980s Coca Cola commercial having a Coke-ologist). Peanut Butter Shot: A painful shot normally given in the back of the hip or gluteus maximus. Similar to a real check valve which only allows fluid to go one way. Adventurer: It means the Navy Sailor Nicknames. They "shit" words out when one squeezes the handle. When the wardroom is short on baby Ensigns and/or in shipyard overhaul periods the 1st Lt may be a Chief Petty Officer. This person would be given the title of "Honorary S.N.O.B.". NFG: Non-Functioning Gear: Used typically on Tags placed on electronics indicating malfunction description. FFG: Frigate, Guided Missile, class of ship. Generally only applied to someone who has earned the speaker's respect. shitty kitty: Crews nickname given to CV-63, USS Kittyhawk. Examples: "Hey, this is no shit, but I once blah blah blah" or "Hey this is a no-shitter, I got a buddy who once blah blah blah", NUG: New Useless Guy. No Balls: An expression used to suggest that a person does not have the, No Load: A useless sailor. Snivel: To request time off or to not be scheduled, usually for personal reasons. Theyre a nice addition to custom Navy t-shirts or military shirts.You can even customize face masks for your group. Port and Starboard: A rotation of two duty sections or watch teams, one designated port, and the other starboard. Can also refer to a ship that rarely goes to sea. Soup Sandwich: Any situation or individual that is FUBAR. Green felt is usually abundant. A similar system was used for surface ships. The backstory nickname. Navy World: RTC Orlando was referred to as "Navy World" on its water tower due to Disney World and Sea World being close by. Also spelled "JORG", meaning Junior Officer Requiring Guidance, or "JORGE," meaning Junior Officer Requiring General Education. For more, see. Originally a Torpedo Boat Destroyer, then later, just Destroyer. Mamasan: Proprietor of a bar or other such establishment where sex may be procured or negotiated. In the Navy, the sailors call each other by different terms. "Sir, if we do this thing now I can go home as soon as it's done." Building 38: The USS Puget Sound (AD-38). Rock: Term used to describe a sailor that acts as though he hasn't learned anything. (Pronounced much like Chang and used as the officer's name.). Polish a Turd: Make the most of a bad situation. FIDO: Fuck It! (. 'I Believe' Button: A fictitious button to be pressed when complex technical details are not immediately understood, but there is not time to go into laborious explanation. Quadzip: Four numeral zero's in a row. Method of requesting speed changes from the Engine Room using the Engine Order Telegraph (EOT), normally from the Bridge. Flux capacitor: New members of a CVN's MMR will be sent to retrieve the "flux capacitor" from the OOW in the reactor control room. Also a Variance on the rules. (example: 1/3, 2/3, Full, Standard, Flank, B1/3, B2/3, BI, BEM), Benny: A treat or reward, derived from "Benefit.". Head: Bathroom (the term comes from the days of sail, because wind would blow from the rear of the ship forward the bathroom would be located at the front head of the ship to carry the foul smell of excrement away from the crew). Frequently the Enlistee also has an opportunity to extend to 8 years, and immediately gain E-5 rank within 2-3 years total service, like "pushing a magic button to gain rank.". OS's constitute "OI Division.". Cal PO: Calibration Petty Officer: Collateral duty position, typically filled by the most junior and inept sailor in a division, responsible for ensuring a division's test equipment is delivered to the cal lab on time. Cheating was not allowed, and some how would be found out quickly by means of the "honey-ko telegraph. Doc: Nickname and term of respect given to Hospital Corpsman by their shipmates and Marines. Lady Boy: A transsexual prostitute found most frequently in Thailand and the Philippines. This is the only thing in the universe that can travel faster than light. Divisions are sometimes divided into branches or work centers. Consists of classroom and pool instruction and culminates with the dreaded "Dilbert Dunker" and "Helo Dunker. WebNicknames for a British sailor, applied by others, include Matelot (pronounced "matlow"), and derived from mid 19th century (nautical slang): from French, variant of matenot which was also taken from the Middle Dutch mattenoot bed companion, because sailors had to share hammocks in twos, and Limey, from the lime juice given to British sailors Anchors and Spurs: The famous dance club at NAVSTA San Diego where many a lonely Navy wife has broken the seventh commandment. (Dumb Ugly Bitch): woman enrolled in the Naval Academy. May be used simply as a description of the sailor's background or as a pejorative depending on context. Often scrawled on the walls of toilet stalls by sailors who have been assigned to clean it for a reason. The chain may also be taken from the small brass chain keeping a sound power phone jack cover attached to the jack housing. (hence nickname). Desert Duck: Helo that delivered mail in the Persian Gulf during Operation Earnest Will. Derragoratory term for a JO. See BOHICA. Used in slang expressions such as "Talk to me when you've got some Time On The Pond.". The different services have nomenclature, terms, humorous nicknames and titles that are applied to the various experiences that are unique to each service. Can also refer to the air wing itself, as in CAG-1, CAG-5 or CAG-14. Usually it was gray, loud and smoking when it landed. (2) Former Action Guy: Any SO, SB, EOD, ND, or FMF Recon Corpsman or any other parachute-qualified member who is in a position where they cannot maintain their jump quals, or goes into a different warfare community. 43P-1: Work center Maintenance manual; prior to OPNAV numbering the current guidance 4790/4(series) it was 43P. Roger That: A term of understanding and acceptance when given an order or other information. WebDid You Know About These Fun Titles That Are Unique to The United States Navy? Sea Lawyer: (1) A sailor or his buddy, making eloquent but completely spurious arguments at Captain's Mast, or in response to some disciplinary action. LDO Security Blanket: Good conduct ribbon. USS Immobile Bay: USS Mobile Bay (CG-53). Newbie sailors are sometimes sent all over base to locate an ASH Receiver as a joke. ID10T: Idiot, pronounced "Eye-Dee-Ten-Tango." Cover: Term for any sort of headgear worn with a uniform in USN, USMC and USCG. WebDid You Know About These Fun Titles That Are Unique to The United States Navy? Plank Owners are "Piped Aboard" when shown proper certification. V1 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the flight deck. Trice Up a rack. Term used by Nukes to describe a method of estimation to arrive at an answer. Broke-lahoma Shitty: Nickname for USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723) for the amount of equipment she has broken at any given time. Each crewman was allocated a limited number of these messages during each 3-month patrol and they were severely censored to protect the submariner from news that could negatively effect the emotional condition of the recipient. Rotor Head: Sailor who flies or maintains rotary-winged aircraft (helicopters). Chest Candy: Decorative military ribbons and medals worn on the chest. There are currently two Coast Guard SEALS, who completed SEAL training before the program was cancelled. Immediately followed by, "Push up, position, Shitbags!" WAVES: Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services. Only used Chief to Chief. So called because most of the meat of a lobster is in its tail. Single, for all intents and purposes, until the day their spouse returns from deployment. Called the Whammy b/c many aspiring naval flight careers are ended before they even begin due to some unknown ailment. No-Ps are pilots who have not qualified for 3P. The name derives from the sailor stating that ". Cunt Hair: A very small unit of measurement, used when eyeballing something. Ropeyarn: Original-Taking an afternoon off, usually a Wednesday, to take care of personal matters, such as repairing one's uniforms. LPOD: Last Plane On Deck: The time when all aircraft should be on the ground. Two-block: To have all the work one can handle. Growler: A sound-powered phone, which is used like a telephone to call specific dialed in stations. Source: Wikia.com The term refers to the aquatic animal and how it can swim Example: "The fuckin' aux drain pump is fuckin' broke-dick.". Daddy Rickover: A nuke referring to the late Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy. Black beret: Worn by Swift Boat and PBR Sailors, originally in Vietnam. Specialized training for Aviation Administration (AZ) and Aviation Anti Submarine Warfare Operators (AW) ratings. After the 3rd Mod, advances in computer technology and circuit miniaturization brought about the ADCAP which is a truly remarkable torpedo. The name is a concatenation of Bremerton Buffalo described as weight a 'bremer-ton'. This foul air is released by removing the suit, or more amusingly by pulling one of the wrist seals open while squatting and pointing at an unsuspecting individual, thus forcing all the stench in his direction. Do not stand near one of the speakers without hearing protection. Dear John (or Jane) Letter: A letter (or nowadays, e-mail) that a sailor receives in which his or her significant other breaks up with or leaves him or her whilst the latter is deployed. Shit-on-a-shingle: Creamed chipped beef on toast. (as "burn a copy") To make a xerox copy of a document or sheet of paper. Bravo fires burn flammable liquids. Other than Bitch. Nicknames are usually short and informal, which people use for other people. Usually involving near beer and barbecue. Hint Bungy Teddy Willy Prince 2. Ditty-bop: A Radioman or Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR), from the sound of Morse code. Batphone: A dedicated outside telephone line (not for personal use) typically for shore power or security purposes. Raisin: Recruit or junior sailor, predominantly heard at Naval Training Commands. Note: Reactor department is well aware that both phrases are dumb, but it is highly effective at trolling. Rumor Control: The often wildly inaccurate rumors that concern fictitious changes to the ship's schedule. Trips to the beach are generally low key. Stands for either "Simple Minded Ass Grabbers" or "Sometimes Mechanic, Always Gay." V3 Division: Aircraft Handlers on the Hangar Deck. "Recruit, go get me an ID10T form, and step on it!". Dilbert Dunker: Device used in water survival training ("swims") to teach aviators how to get out of the cockpit of a fixed-wing aircraft that has crashed or ditched at sea. ", TAD or TDY: Temporary Additional Duty or Temporary Duty, "Take suction on a seat cushion:" alternative form of "pucker factor. Today- taking an afternoon off to take care of 'personal matters'. JAFO: "Just Another Fucking Observer," given to new recruits who are fresh in the fleet and have not cleared any training. Usually used as part of a goose-chase. Seabee: A member of the Construction Battalions. Other usage: "PFM circuit" for electronics in depot level repair only equipment whose inner workings are not required to be known. Coffin Locker: A personal storage area located underneath a sailor's rack. OPS: Operations Officer: Head of the Operations Department on board a ship or shore command. May also be used to describe a blowjob. Pogue: A homosexual who may be called a "twink", usually under-aged. Back when there existed a rating called Boiler Technician (BT), they most commonly were the Oil Kings. voluntarily relinquishes his/her title to a "second-termer" that gets out of the Navy earlier who exhibits extreme disgruntlement and is generally accepted by the "first-termers" as one of their own. CSO: Combat Systems Officer: Officer responsible for maintenance of a ship's combat system (gun, missile, radar, command control and communications systems). A department on aircraft carriers and Naval Air Stations responsible for maintaining aircraft sub assemblies. Marines have an equivalent "tack" on each side. Brown bagger: Married sailor who brings his lunch from home in a paper bag. Named for the Magnetic Anomaly Detector that sticks out from the tail of the aircraft. Crow happy: Newly appointed petty officers that are drunk with rank, think they are in charge, and can order subordinates around. For personnel aboard ship, this means to remain in bed, while onshore this may simply mean to stay home for the day. Mexico searches for 3 missing US sailors with plane, ships. Originally used in reference to the daily order for a ship underway to go out past the 50-mile-from-shore line in order to legally pump oily water from bilges and dump trash, this can no longer be done. If operating on one boiler at the time of the casualty, the ship then goes "dark and quiet" as all power and propulsion is lost. Beans, bullets, and black oil: Supplies of all sorts needed by a warship. 17, 2023. Jesus Nut: The assembly which keeps the rotary wing attached to a helicopter. Like a Big Dog: Doing something in a big way; Something larger than life that is happening; Being aggressive, mean with a loud growl. Stepping out: When a junior sailor often gets into a shouting match with a more senior enlisted man: I.e. Photo: Kibbe Museum 2. Stacker: Crew that handles and maintains the air launched weapons, Aviation Ordnancemen (Red shirts), BCG's: Birth Control Glasses: Standard Navy-issue corrective eyewear for non-flight crew and non-flight deck personnel. The following are some of the unique terms that United States Navy personnel can claim: This term refers to all those sailors who have had the experience of crossing the equator while aboard a U.S. Navy ship. Service Dress Beer: With the pre-NWU utility uniforms, the act of removing the shirt and untucking the T-shirt to hide the name tape above the pants pocket, in order to purchase alcohol on an off-base establishment. Only larger, self-sufficient ships can operate on these waters. Derives from Bremerton, Washington, where there is a base at and around which such females are common. Single up: To remove one 'loop' line of a doubled-up line, so that only a single line remains. Bagger: A sailor who is chronically late for watch relief. As in, "They just found a dead rat in the deep fat fryer and now the cooks have a shit storm on their hands.". But there are dozens Assigned personnel go to their assigned stations to do their assigned task in support of fighting the ship in a battle or when there is a credible threat of attack for which the ship must be prepared to fight against. Also called No F'n Good. See also "Blue Shirt. Very rarely, a PO2 (due to changes in high year tenure), which leads the question of how somebody can screw up that badly and still call it "good" behavior. Some are: AG - weather guesser. Also refers to a friend who has become non-responsive. SMIB: Southern Maryland In-Bred. Contrast with the "Blue Water" Navy or "CRU-DES." (1974), Boot Camp: Term used to refer to the eight week basic training course held at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. Wheel Book: Green covered pocket-sized government issue notebook carried by most Petty Officers and Chiefs. 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