cake eaters military slang

see also The Load. Canoe U: United States Naval Academy; Captain's Mast: Navy term for non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Horse Cock sandwich is one of the least favorite boxed lunches served to helo crews when visiting other ships. Shit Suit: Aka "Poopy Suit" A white disposable set of coveralls used mainly for sewage use, painting, bilge diving, or void inspections. "Shithead is on a boondoggle again. Used pejoratively if the officer in question is overly proud of this fact. Also known as Extra Military Instruction (EMI). So-called because they urgently whisper "Masagi?" The Navy, however, uses cake eater to refer to a sailor who reenlists into the troops, as most are served cake at the reenlistment ceremony. Generally refers to the ship's engineering plant being online, e.g. for emergency leave, or to move off base to civilian housing). "Get your dick skinners off my white hat." Boondockers: The standard workday steel-toed boots. A ship's bumper sticker was authorized by the CO and were printed by the thousands until the CO found out what BOHICA meant. (Usually six hours on duty, six hours off duty. "), Pier tender: A ship that never gets under way. Note that in the Navy, many ships and units have nicknames; these are listed separately, in Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang/Unit nicknames. See Blowing Shitters, Shitty Kitty: Derogatory nickname for the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63). This is the only thing in the universe that can travel faster than light. When an aviator flies an aircraft into the clouds, can no longer see the earth or the horizon, and is dependent on instruments for navigation, he is said to be "in the goo." Flattop: Aircraft carrier. Usually the only small bit of privacy found on a ship. CPO: Chief Petty Officer. So called on account of its unique smell and the overall (un)cleanliness of the city. Zero dark thirty. Balls Thirty: (1) The time 00:30, when there is a security sweep on some bases. Used for a variety of reasons such as training, "AOM's," "Roll-ems," etc Rednose: An individual who has crossed the Antarctic Circle. Sex is universally expected, although technically not required. PFM: "Pure Fucking Magic", term applied to when things work, but one doesn't know how or why but they work. So called due to the time spent pierside during work ups for deployment after Mobile Bay failed INSURV inspection in 2011. ", Tape Zebra: Maddening condition aboard ship, especially aircraft carriers, where passageways are "taped off" so that they may be waxed, dried, and buffed in the middle of the night. Often condoned when essential to get underway. Aviation Ordnancemen are expected to have a broad knowledge base of the rate and and be able to perform any duties of the rate. It could also refer to rich white suburban kids in general, too. Also, a traditional naval toast. Lifer Stripe: The stripes located just above the cuff of the right sleeve on the service dress uniform that indicates four years of service per stripe. Balls O'Clock: Any unspecified time late at night when it is absurd to be awake and having to do things, be on watch, etc. Military slang is practically a second language. Also sailor(s) who head for the quarterdeck immediately after "shift colors.". Liberty Hound: A sailor who conspires to or is able to take extra liberty, or who enjoys liberty more than anything else. Hinge: Slang for an O-4, or lieutenant commander (LCDR). Cold Shot, Cold Cat: A catapult launch from a carrier in which insufficient speed is attained to generate lift. Just press the I Believe button. Some black shoes say "Live by the gouge, die by the gouge." By definition are technical specialists. Im putting a three frame rule on him. Penis Anus: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS). This person would be given the title of "Honorary S.N.O.B.". Things can also be repaired and gotten into proper working order and then referred to as "checks five-oh." The usual cycle is: get up, eat, go on watch, get off watch, eat, go to bed. 1D10T or ID10T: A mythical substance that new Sailors are sent in search of as a joke. It seems that the passageways are purposely chosen to maximize delay and frustration when a pilot has to do an. (Originally referred to hammocks, in days of yore before berthing spaces.). Splice the Main Brace: A party; generally involving alcohol. Refering to the senior ranking person for an assigned duty or task. Airwing only workups include trips to NAS Fallon and NAS Key West. "DD 214" is the form that must be filled out before a member of the military may be discharged. Most engineering daily chores are performed on the 0000 watch, after which one is relieved at 0530 for chow, followed by drills at 0700, chow at 1200, followed by drill review at 1300, collateral duties at 1500, chow at 1700, followed by the 1800 watch; a very long "day" underwater 24+ hours. The name is a corruption of "Bully Big Stick", the Roosevelt's shipboard news program. Alpha Dogs: Refers to Alpha Company, a division of vehicle operators and mechanics within the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions, also known as the Fighting Seabees. Small ships only have one division, while larger ships like carriers or amphibs can have 5 or more. (2) A type of putty used to seal the large steel access panels to the air casing on a steam boiler. This term usually only applies to nukes who have not re-enlisted (i.e. BMOS: Big Man On Ship: Often refers to the ship's Captain. "The MPA signed his chit for an extra three days of leave in San Dog, but the Cheng wouldn't let him go, so now he's DIW.". See Broke Dick. Drifter: Sailor who at all times lacks the ability to stay focused. Before OBAs the Navy developed and used RBAs--Rescue Breathing Apparatus. Hatch: A closure in the deck, commonly watertight, on a Naval vessel. BMW: Big Maine Woman: One of the large women in the Brunswick/Bath Maine area who like to pick up sailors from the former Naval Air Station Brunswick or pre-commissioning destroyers at the Bath Iron Works in local bars. FTN: Fuck the Navy (common epithet used when complaining about naval policies or regulations). JAFO: "Just Another Fucking Observer," given to new recruits who are fresh in the fleet and have not cleared any training. "It was a Butt Puckering experience.". MAD Boom surfing: Struggling to complete or barely passing required evolutions in training on the P-3 Orion Patrol Aircraft. NAMTRADET: Naval Aviation Maintenance Training Detachment. Blowing Shitters: An act by which an HT uses straight firemain pressure on a clog in the sewage line (CHT/VCHT) that cannot be removed by ordinary means. George: The juniormost officer onboard a surface ship. Screaming Alpha: A sailor who is on fire and is running around screaming. In an alternative version one will be pregnant. Officially no longer named the 43P-1, the fleet continues to name and refer to their work center maintenance manual as the 43P-1. Officer's Country: The area of the ship where the Officer's berthing area and Wardroom are located; Enlisted men are not allowed into Officer's Country without permission, with certain rating exceptions. Drift Count: Monitoring the movement of the ship while at anchor. (F)AWs enjoy it though. It is usually kept under the mattress and can stand up on its own by the end of cruise. Also "ditty chaser.". When the Engineers cause the ship to move through the water, everyone else goes along for the ride.". (Often pronounced "E-swas."). Mast: Common abbreviated form of "Captain's Mast" or "Admiral's Mast." Any mesh bag, but so named because usually used to contain soiled laundry. Head call means to use the head. Grip and grin: A public affairs or awards event in which some member of the command must shake hands, smile, and have their photo taken. HAC: (pronounced "hack") Helicopter Aircraft Commander: the pilot in command of a helo. The term alludes to the practice of bombers over enemy territory turning after they have dropped their bombs and igniting their afterburners so as to exit hostile territory more quickly. Gator Navy: The part of the surface Navy that exclusively supports embarked Marines and amphibious operations. Boondoggle: An inefficient meeting, event, or evolution; one that it is more fun than productive. Can also be used to describe the status of a person whose plan has gone awry. Can be outdated classic rock that was never really popular in the first place, or cool music, depending on the ship's commanding officer. Fat Enlisted People / Forced Exercise Program. So called because of the lobotomy that is supposedly mandated as soon as a naval officer is promoted to this rank, in which half of his brain is removed. A.K.A. NAVCOMM: Navigator/Communicator. King Neptune: Neptunus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main, Ancient Order of the Deep. Shark shit: A sailor who has fallen overboard and is lost forever. Frog Hog: A female who hangs around Navy SEALs. A prankster who defecates in public areas of a ship. Usually it was gray, loud and smoking when it landed. See crossing the line, shellback, and pollywog. "I thought you wanted us back early for the inspection, Sir!" F.U.B.I.J.A.R. Also, a board and dice game akin to Backgammon. Ring Knocker: A graduate of the U.S. Hamster: Chicken cordon bleu, a common chow entree. Uncle Sam's Misguided Children (USMC): The Marines. The following are some examples of the slang of the United States Navy, you will also see references to the United States Marine Corps as well because of their use of naval terminology sometimes also referred to as NAVSpeak. Without a change of course, this will ultimately end in a collision. 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. Marine Dinner Tray: Derogatory description (to the "eldest service branch") of an enlisted sailor's 13 button flap on the front of his dress blue uniform trousers. Drop your cocks and grab your socks: A saying that the petty officer of the watch yells in the sleeping quarters when it's time for everyone to get up. Roast Beast: Roast Beef, or any meat served aboard the ship that even the cooks who prepared it don't know what it is. Players are first dealt 1 card each then 2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13, 13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. CIWS: Close In Weapon System. Phantom Shitter: A freaking weirdo that thinks it's funny to shit in the shower, or to take a shit in the shitter and not flush. Monkey shit: (1) A mix of a clay and fibers, used to plug up small holes around cables as they pass through a bulkhead. One-eyed Jack: See "Barney Clark" A. tasty treat served at midrats consisting of a slider topped with a fried egg. Definition of cake-eaters in the Idioms Dictionary. X-Ray Fitting: (1) A hatch, scuttle or the like which in normal condition is closed both in-port and at-sea. Not generally seen outside of Boot Camp. Same as meat-ball. DLGN: Destroyer, Leader, Guided Missile, Nuclear, class of ship. " Salu-salo" means "feast" or "banquet", a reduplication of salo, "to eat together" or "to share food".. Sources indicate that the term "boodle" is American military slang for contraband sweets such as cake, candy and ice cream.A "boodle fight" is a party in which . Gigged: Having suffered a point deduction in Boot Camp for an unsatisfactory personal, uniform, or bunk or locker inspection. See "Brown Water.". Also Modifications and Additions to Reactor Facility, an unusual and impractical research reactor in NY, later turned into a training platform (also phrased as My Ass is Royally Fucked.) Slick Sleeve: A sailor in the E-1 paygrade who does not have a rating, and who has not yet graduated from Apprentice training. LPOD: Last Plane On Deck: The time when all aircraft should be on the ground. Therefore, his left sleeve is "slick", or has no rate or rating insignia at all. "I understand and I will comply.". Butt Kit: Ash tray. F.U.P.A. Holy stone: The stone or the act of using one. JARTGO: Just Another Reason To Get Out. Skylarking: Messing around or not doing assigned work. Refers to the locals in and around Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Bug Juice,the JP-5 infused koolaid served aboard aircraft carriers, Appendix:Glossary of U.S. Navy slang/Unit nicknames, https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=Appendix:Glossary_of_U.S._Navy_slang&oldid=71237696. Alpha Inspection: Formal inspection of uniforms and living spaces. Creator Axelrod, Alan Summary Aviation Queer: The enlisted rating AQ, Aviation Fire Control Technician; since merged into Aviation Electronics Technician (AT). Blue Falcon: (Also known as a "Bravo Foxtrot") Slang term for "Buddy Fucker", also, "Noble Order of the Blue Falcon" for those who are true masters of Blue Falconry. Flying the Bravo: Menstruating; from the signal flag, which is all-red, one meaning of which is "I am discharging dangerous goods." Usually consists of one cruiser, one supply ship, and one or two destroyers, frigates, and submarines. Also called No F'n Good. Clobbered: of a landing pattern or comms frequency at a field or ship: filled to capacity, such that one can't get an aircraft or a word in edgewise. Quarters: A gathering of all the people in the organization. A phrase all MilSpouses should be saying to each other. Veal Wheels: Veal Parmesan. A cake eater actually refers to Edina, MN, saying the people in it are so rich they can have their cake and eat it too. "Oh, he's just flying the Bravo". Marine Mattress: A female who likes to "socialize" with the Marines. Old Man: The Commanding Officer or Admiral in command. Everyone else working while you watch the clouds go by. FASOTRAGRULANT/PAC: Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training Group, Atlantic and Pacific. Cheating was not allowed, and some how would be found out quickly by means of the "honey-ko telegraph. Ricky Crud: (1) A one-night sickness which sailors acquire in bootcamp after receiving their smallpox vaccinations. One who wears his mop up his sleeve, opposite to a he-man. POG: (Person Other than Grunt) A term often used by Marine Infantry (Grunts) to refer to anyone who is not them. Salt Cookies: Sugar cookies when the boats Culinary Specialist confuses salt for sugar. VERTREP: Vertical Replenishment: The taking of supplies (resupply) from a supply ship via helo pick-up and drop-off. Missile Sponge: Usually a frigate or destroyer with limited air defense capability stationed on the outer ring of a battlegroup, as they are the ships most likely to be hit in a convoy. PFA: Physical Fitness Assessment: new name for PRT. One popular folk etymology suggests that the name derives from Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels' reforms of the Navy, specifically his abolition of the officers' wine mess and institution of coffee as the strongest drink available on Navy ships. What is a Blue Falcon? Often scrawled on the walls of toilet stalls by sailors who have been assigned to clean it for a reason. (2) Editing a poorly worded memo or document for clarity. Fruit Salad: Numerous ribbons on a dress uniform. The subs and the sailors are on eternal patrol. A "cake eater" was the sort of young fellow who might frequent prim social events like afternoon teas, where cakes might be served. Smokin' and Coke'in': Derogatory nickname used to describe an unauthorized break, where a sailor takes a smoke break, and grabs a soda out of a vending machine. The F-8 Crusader was universally accepted as a tits machine. Naval Academy. So called because of the gold braided loop that they wear around their arm. Smiley-face art optional. F.I.I.G.M.O. Finally, TURN ON THE WATER to rinse off. Wog Dog: Sailor acting as a vicious dog and part of the "Royal Party" during Shellback initiation. Also called "Charlie" from phoenetic "Victor Charlie.". The Navy, however, uses cake eater to refer to a sailor who reenlists into the troops, as most are served cake at the reenlistment ceremony. Bilge Rat: Someone who works in the engineering spaces. Fart Suit: Dry suit worn by aviators when flying over cold water. Burnbag: (1) One of the red-and-white-striped paper bags which are used to hold classified material meant for destruction. If the first partial day is counted, its referred to as the 8 Day Skate, or 8 days without standing watch or duty. The hostess will expect some entertainment (dancing, dinner, etc.). So, really it can go both ways, but it definately means a man-whore. "Wrong answer, RPOC! Chit: The document a sailor fills out to make various types of special request (i.e. Honch ("the Honch"): Entertainment district just outside the main gate of Yokosuka Naval Base. OBNOB: Only Black Nuke Onboard. (3) to John Wayne (a helmet): To leave one's helmet's chin strap undone, the way John Wayne often did in movies. 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