James Caan and Marsha Mason in Cinderella Liberty (1973).

Also called 'The Aux'. (2) (RNZN) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. How do you think about the answers? First Lieutenant - (1) (USN) Deck Division officer aboard ship, or officer responsible for general seamanship and deck evolutions. Deck Ape - Surface fleet personnel, usually Boatswain's Mates, that care for topside gear and equipment. In common usage, to lose SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. Responsible, among other things, for discipline. Fist - (RN) To make a 'good' fist of something is to do it well. Condition 1 - General Quarters (battle stations). Influence Mine – A mine which does not require physical contact to detonate. Bells – (1) A system of marking the time aboard ship. The crossdeck pendant is attached to the purchase cables, which are in turn connected to the arresting engines belowdecks.

Flipside Radio KFJC 89.7 Hosted by Hudley Flipside 1984. Also seen as initials, ‘AMF.’. Essentially, the angle between the air movement (*not* the horizon!) Circular Run – The result of a malfunction which causes a torpedo to return to its launch point. Jimmy, Jimmy the One - (RN) First Lieutenant of a ship. Admiral Vernon was referred to as "Old Grog" for his habit of wearing overcoats made of a material called grogram. A newer version, Goalkeeper, uses the GAU-8 30mm Gatling gun found in the A-10 Thunderbolt for increased range and destructive power. Let the Cat Out of the Bag – Originally, this term simply meant to remove the cat (cat o’nine tails) from its baize bag, generally preliminary to administering punishment. Boards – (1) (Aviation) Speed Brakes. MER – Multiple Ejector Rack, a device used to increase the amount of ordnance carried by an aircraft. Fresnel Lens – aka The Lens, a gyro-stabilized arrangement of lights that gives a carrier pilot glideslope information during his approach to landing, or when simulating same ashore. Similar to a GOAT ROPE, Chinese Fire Drill, etc. UCLA Los Angeles Flipside Fanzine Issue 54 The 10 Year Anniversary issue Presentation Paper, City Baby from Highgate to Hawaii, Life and GBH by Ross Lomas. or a verb ("Dave FODded his engine last night.")

Refers to Russian 'trawlers' (or, more recently, purpose-built ships) stationed off NATO ports and following major fleet units. Circus – In WW II, a fighter-bomber mission whose primary goal was to force the German fighter defenses to come up and engage. ), though this type of installation is becoming less common. There is more to the film though, it is also about Maggie’s child Doug. "Hey, who ganked my sandwich?". Summer Funnies, "In the beginning there was a void except for the written word." May be made for safety reasons, fuel shortage, or because an aircraft has met the kill criteria for the exercise. one’s spouse. Camel Station - Rendezvous point for ships in the Indian Ocean. BOHICA - Acronym for "Bend Over, Here It Comes Again.". Maggie Paul: [bursting into tears] Second generation! Can be used for various applications, such as maintaining clean airflow in the engine, anti-icing, air conditioning, or to provide start air to another engine. Breakaway – The act of disconnecting from an UNREP ship and maneuvering clear. Has nothing to do with meteorological conditions. Choose the design that fits your site. Acockbill – Out of alignment or awry. manner of speech. Hollywood shower - An excessively long shower. Short form of the radio pro-word "Interrogative".

Greenie - (RN) (1) Electrician. COW - Chief Of (the) Watch. Used to regularize and speed up an aircraft’s departure from the airfield and its crowded airspace. See also FNG. This supposedly goes back to when bread was usually pretty stale and its taste could be improved by dunking it in milk. Similar to CANDYASS. Also seen as LPAC, pronounced "ell-pack.". ACM - Air Combat Maneuvering. With the straight-deck carriers, an aircraft either trapped successfully or engaged the barricade. ), borex (a boring exercise), sinkex (an exercise whose intent is to sink a target ship). (2) The expendable portion of the XBT (q.v. The US Air Force uses the "boom" method, which has a much higher rate of fuel delivery.

Hummer - (1) E-2 Hawkeye, so-called for the sound of its turboprop engines. (2) (Aviation) Short for tailhook.

Usually follows the call to GQ. Also serves to alternate the daily watch routine so sailors with the midwatch one night will not have it the next time. Seams were caulked or sealed—paid—by jamming oakum fiber into the gaps, then smearing the seam with melted pitch or tar. Batten Down – Make fast, secure, or shut. Field traps are particularly rough on the hook point, as it is common practice to touch down well prior to the gear and roll into it. Back in Battery - Originally an artillery term for a gun which has completed its recoil/postfiring cycle and is ready to fire again. (2) A structure on a ship which is designed to deflect or redirect water flow. Dry Thrust – (Aviation) Thrust rating of an aircraft jet engine without afterburner. Altitudes expressed as MSL have no meaning as far as ground clearance is concerned. Black levels look balanced overall during nighttime scenes and characters don’t look waxy as no DNR appears to have been applied. The legendary 'tube steak.' Welcome to The Seminary Of Praying Mantis. She is an amazing little creature, and I relate to her connection to nature. Maggie Paul: Love is shit with sugar on it. AWOL Bag – A small canvas or vinyl bag used to carry clothing or personal items while on weekend liberty.

Knot – A measure of speed, equating to one nautical mile per hour.

Lettris is a curious tetris-clone game where all the bricks have the same square shape but different content. Gulch – (RN/RCN/RAN) A collection of PITs. This reduces the drag of the stopped propeller by a tremendous amount. They wear red flight deck jerseys.

"Cinderella." The performances, as one would expect from actors like James Caan and Marsha Mason, are simply excellent. In its simplest form, ships in a column turn in succession, each at the same point, akin to a column movement of marching men. I watch the praying mantis in my garden and have taken her image as my logo. G – (Aviation) The acceleration forces felt by aircrews when maneuvering. With a SensagentBox, visitors to your site can access reliable information on over 5 million pages provided by Sensagent.com. Gunner - (1) Aviation: the CAG Weapons Officer. The balls were stacked in a ‘monkey,’ a metal frame which was laid on the deck to help contain the bottom layer of the pyramid of cannon balls. Can also refer to any member of the aviation community, officer or enlisted. Compare French . the ball is above the datum lights—indicates that the aircraft is above the optimum glideslope.

), but worse, i.e. Hatch - An opening in the deck, and its closure. English thesaurus is mainly derived from The Integral Dictionary (TID). In multi-unit ships, such as a carrier with its airwing embarked, generally each squadron will have its own Bull Ensign. Lucky bag - A compartment maintained by the Chief Master at Arms where gear adrift is stored. Main Space - Engine room or fire room or, collectively, both/all. Adjustments in deflection usually result in a hit soon after. Sometimes (incorrectly) used to mean a watertight door, which is mounted vertically in a bulkhead.

"Set Condition Zebra" is the command to close all water-tight doors, hatches, and fittings throughout the ship. An early term since supplanted by NBC. (no polite form). Cinderella Liberty is a 1973 film which tells the story of a sailor who falls in love with a prostitute and becomes a surrogate father for her young son. The 'Fleet Joss' was the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Master at Arms. From envy, often modified by non-aviation types with the adjective "fucking". Joe – As in "cup of Joe," refers to coffee. Black and Bitter – Coffee, no sugar or cream added. It was directed by Mark Rydell.

This generally requires that the aircrew be seated in the aircraft at all times. Material Condition Zebra - All fittings and closures marked 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' must be closed. Clara - The radio call from a carrier pilot on approach signifying that he has not sighted the BALL. (3) In general, the area of the ship from which conn orders are given. Mooring lines are numbered from forward aft; the direction they tend (lead) is also sometimes given. He is best known as the author of the 1971 novel The Last Detail, which was adapted into a 1973 movie starring Jack Nicholson; and for the 1973 novel and screenplay Cinderella Liberty, starring James Caan.Ponicsan writes mystery novels under the pen name Anne Argula. This term is probably the origin of the terms "hell to pay" and "between the devil and the deep blue sea.". The derision arises from the lack of experience and naval knowledge of the typical graduate. (2) Make fast. FUBAR - Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition. Cut Signal – (or Cut Sign) (1) (aviation) The signal to pull the throttles back to idle; can be given by the CUT LIGHTS or the classic throat-cutting gesture. See AUTO-DOG. (3) The process of removing excess pressure from a system, or venting it completely. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. Its color has no bearing on its flavor. Cheng - CHief ENGineer. Midrats - Food served at midnight for ongoing watchstanders, although the oncoming watch section commonly does not get up early enough to partake. Fish Head - (RN) WAFU term for the rest of the RN surface crowd. A horizontal row of green ‘DATUM’ lights represents the perfect glideslope angle. Birds - (1) Term for the rank markings of a USN/USCGS Captain or USMC/USAF/USA Colonel (silver eagle, O-6 paygrade). Crash and Smash Crew (or Team) - Crash and Rescue personnel. (2) (RCN) Vague or impractical suggestion. Battle Cover – The steel cover for a port or deadlight. Lawn Mower - (RN) 'Flashing up a lawn mower' is a term used when a sailor is about to steal away or woo another sailor's companion away. See also WHITEHAT. His minions direct the placement of aircraft on the deck, monitor the operation of catapults and arresting gear, and direct firefighting efforts if a crash occurs. DTG - (1) Days To Go. "Knots per hour" is incorrect usage.

The film is very entertaining and made a big impression of me at 15.

pressure altitude). DIW – Dead In the Water. (2) Diver, especially a "hard hat" diver (i.e. Holiday – A "missed spot" in a paint job. Fritz – (US Army, Marines) Term for the modern Kevlar helmet worn by US forces, which bears a strong resemblance to the helmets worn by the German military during WW II. (2) An Englishman. Hooky - (RN) Leading rate. Originally used to give the CUT SIGNAL. Cinderella. BAM – Originally this term meant Bad-Ass Marine. (2) The lighting-up of an area with flares, often abbreviated 'illum' (pronounced to rhyme with ‘room’). Separates the hull paint from the anti-fouling underwater paint. DCA - Damage Control Assistant. (2) (RN) Ordinary seaman. Ships could be, and were, identified by the "cut of their jib.". English Encyclopedia is licensed by Wikipedia (GNU). CERA - (RCN, pronounced 'sarah' or ‘Chief ERA’) Chief Engine Room Artificer. (2) (obsolete) A wooden cask or barrel. Andrew (the) - (UK) Nickname for the Royal Navy. BENO Box – Patrol station in the Eastern Mediterranean in the ‘80s. Control Surface – In aircraft, aerodynamic parts moved to effect maneuvers, e.g.

while the pilot is pulling G’s.

EMCON - EMissions CONtrol. May be seen as ‘Irish Pendant.’ (2) (USN) More generically, any dangling or loose thread on a uniform, or lines left adrift or dangling from the upper works or rigging of the ship.