Terminology

Loose from moorings and out of control

Near or toward the stern of the vessel

The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted

An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay

Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply"

Building where Sailors live

Downstairs

Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted

Bed

An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object

An order to resume work or duties

To throw off; to let go; to unfurl

Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

Coupon or receipt book

Place to eat

Raising or lowering of a national flag

To dispose of by throwing over the side

• National flag
• Commissioned officer O-1

Snugly secured

A unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water

Any commissioned officer in paygrade O-7 or above

Kitchen

• An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder
• An order meaning to clear the way

Storage room

Candy, gum or cafeteria

Battle Stations

Permission to leave the base (usually for not more than 48 hours)

Lines erected around the weatherdecks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

Ceiling

Hallway

Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

A job specialty title

Wake up, start a new day

Place to wash dishes

• Drinking fountain
• A rumor

• Lock, put away
• Stop work

• Hospital
• Medical clinic

Mop

Time to sleep, end of day

Five minutes to taps

Upstairs

Begin work

Working above the highest deck