Navy Terminology
To leave unnoticably
Pop Smoke
Awarded, when earned, to any cadet who has participated in three activities other than routine unit activities.
Participation Ribbon
Necklaces
Authorized, but shall not be visible.
The kitchen on a ship
Galley
The collar device is three silver diagonal stripes.
Cadet Seaman
The area where meals are served and eaten
Mess
The collar device is five attached gold bars.
Cadet Commander
Rumor or gossip
Scuttlebutt
The collar device is an eagle with a star perched on a fouled anchor.
Senior Chief Petty Officer
Mustaches shall not...
Extend below the corners of the mouth. Shall not extend more than 1/4 inch beyond the corners of the mouth.
The person responsible for the operations of a vessel
Officer of the Deck (OOD)
Awarded yearly to one cadet in each year group with the highest overall academic achievement (GPA) in school, including naval science courses.
Honor Cadet