Vocabulary terms
Customs and courtesies
Drill
Crazy Navy Terms
Ship Terminology
100

What is an Ascot?

A broad neck scarf that is looped under the chin.

100

Why is a flag flown at half staff?

To pay respect to a deceased person of national importance.

100

Which foot is Platoon Halt called on?

Either

100

What is a Cadillac?

Mop Bucket

100

What color light is on the rear of a ship?

White

200
The white fabric of the combination cover that shows between the black band and the seam of the cover is called what?

A Smile

200

What is the rope called that raises the flag?

Halyard

200

What foot is "To the rear, march" called on?

Right

200

What are the snacks in a vending machine called?

Geedunk

200

What is the right side of the ship called?

Starboard

300
The canvas cloth covering the leg is called what?

Legging

300

What is the edge of the flag called that is furthest away from the flag pole?

The Fly

300

When marching, what is it called when we turn 45 degrees and continue marching?

An Oblique

300

What is a wall on a ship called?

Bulkhead

300

What is the "backbone" of the ship called?

Keel

400

What is a Rating?

General grouping of enlisted personnel by job specialty.

400

What are the four corners of the flag called?

Cantons

400

When concerned for personal safety or the safety of others, what should be called?

Training Time Out (TTO)

400

What is the name of the place where we leave our empty lunch trays on a ship called?

Scullery

400

What is the ceiling on a ship called?

Overhead

500

A senior specialist who supervises the operation of equipment and weapons is called what?

Warrant Officer
500

What is the special flag called that is used exclusively on naval ships or merchant ships?

Ensign

500

When should a cover be worn indoors?

When under arms or during official ceremonies.

500

What is the term for a drinking fountain or a rumor?

Scuttlebutt

500

What is the bottom of the sea called?

Davey Jones' Locker