What word is associated with the letter “A”
Alpha
What word is associated with the letter “B”
Bravo
What word is associated with the letter “C”
Charlie
What word is associated with the letter “D”
Delta
What word is associated with the letter “E”
Echo
What word is associated with the letter “F”
Foxtrot
What word is associated with the letter “G”
Golf
What word is associated with the letter “H”
Hotel
What word is associated with the letter “I”
India
What word is associated with the letter “J”
Juliet
What word is associated with the letter “K”
Kilo
What word is associated with the letter “L”
Lima
What word is associated with the letter “M”
Mike
What word is associated with the letter “N”
November
What word is associated with the letter “O”
Oscar
What word is associated with the letter “P”
Papa
What word is associated with the letter “Q”
Qubecc
What word is associated with the letter “R”
Romeo
What word is associated with the letter “S”
Sierra
What word is associated with the letter “T”
Tango
What word is associated with the letter “U”
Uniform
What word is associated with the letter “V”
Victor
What word is associated with the letter “W”
Whiskey
What word is associated with the letter “X”
X - Ray
What word is associated with the letter “Y”
Yankee
What word is associated with the letter “Z”
Zulu
How do you convert standard AM & PM times to military time?
12:00 AM starts at 0000 or 2400. From 12:00 AM to 12:59 PM are the same numbers. So 12:00 AM to 12:59 PM = 0000 to 1259
To convert times from 1:00 PM - 11:59 PM to military time. Just simply add 12.
For example:
1: 00 PM + 12 = 1300
4: 54 PM + 12 = 1654
*Note: The use for a colon is not necessary in military time; however sometimes military time can be expressed with a colon.
Define ADRIFT
Loose from moorings and out of control; applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about
Define AFT - END
Near or toward the stern of the vessel
Define ALL HANDS
The entire ship’s company, both Officer and Enlisted
Define ALLOTMENT
An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
Define AYE - AYE
Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”
Define BARRACKS
Building where Sailors live
Define BELOW
Downstairs
Define BRIGHTWORK
Brass or Shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Define BUNK
Bed; also know as a “RACK”
Define BUOY
An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object
Define CARRY ON
An order to resume work or duties
Define CAST OFF
To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
Define CHAIN LOCKER
Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
Define CHIT, CHIT BOOK
Coupon or receipt book
Define CHOW HALL
Place to Eat; also known as the “MESS DECK”
Define COLORS
Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the National Ensign
Define DEEP SIX
To dispose of by throwing over the side
Define ENSIGN
National Flag OR Commissioned Officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade
Define FAST
Snugly secured
Define FATHOM
A unit of length, equal to 6 feet, used for measuring the depth of water
Define FLAG OFFICER
Any Commissioned Officer in paygrade O-7 or above
Define GALLEY
Kitchen
Define GANGWAY
An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provide access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way
Define GEAR LOCKER
Storage room
Define GEEDUNK
Candy, gum or cafeteria
Define GENERAL QUARTERS
Battle Stations
Define LIBERTY
Permission to leave the base. Usually not more than 48 hours
Define LIFELINE
Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side
Define OVERHEAD
Ceiling
Define PASSAGEWAY
Hallway
Define QUARTERS
Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection
Define RATING
A job specialty title
Define REVEILLE
Wake up, start a new day
Define SCULLERY
Place to wash dishes
Define SCUTTLEBUTT
Drinking fountain; a rumor
Define SECURE
Lock, put away or stop work
Define SICKBAY
Hospital or Medical Clinic
Define SWAB
Mop
Define TAPS
Time to sleep, end of day
Define TATTOO
Five minuets before taps
Define TOPSIDE
Upstairs
Define TURN TO
Begin work
Define WORKING ALOFT
Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship’s mast