Navy Terminology

loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about)

The entire ship's company, both officers 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

bed

an achored 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

raisings or lowering of a national flag, ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign

to dispose of by throwing over the side

national flag; commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade

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

cieling

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 or stop work

hospital or medical clinic

mop

time to sleep, end of the day

five minutes before taps

upstairs

begin work

working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship's mast