The basic one-way communications system on a vessel. Reaches all spaces on a ship. Used for general announcements, and to transmit general alarm system signals. Control stations are located on the bri [..]

The fly (front closure) of the CRACKERJACK UNIFORM trousers.

A program of modification to, especially, Essex class aircraft carriers, or a carrier which has had the modifications done. Modifications included the addition of a HURRICANE BOW and ANGLED DECK.

A.K.A. wingline. The virtual line running between 3 o'clock (starboard beam) and 9 o'clock (port beam) of an aircraft.

Derisive term for a graduate of OCS. The derision arises from the lack of experience and naval knowledge of the typical graduate. Commonly also seen as '90-Day Blunder'.

(USN aviation) Radio PROCEDURE WORD, precedes a radio call which applies to a group of aircraft, e.g. "99 Guntrains" would address all aircraft with a Guntrain callsign.

A form of sea life (type unknown) which makes a sound very similar to a propeller turning at 130 rpm.

Anti-Air Warfare.

Anti-Air Warfare Commander.

Backing a sail is turning it so that the wind hits the forward face; the effect is to slow a ship or boat. A sail which is being backed is said to be 'aback.' A sailing ship which accidental [..]