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The Navy Senior Language Authority and Navy Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Office (OPNAV N13F) announces release of updated Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) program...
There are many Navy terms, jargon and acronyms. But with a little practice, you’ll have it down in no time. You’ll hear a lot of specific terminology aboard a ship, but you’ll also hear some Navy terms around military establishments like bases or government buildings.
NAVY: acronym used by disgruntled sailors for "Never Again Volunteer Yourself","Need Any Vaseline Yet."(Naval Air wing) “No Aviator Values You”. Naval Infantry: Derogatory term for the U.S. Marines, although historically some of the original colonies/early states had "naval infantry" or "naval militia." Navy Shower: Not a form of punishment.
Naval slang is often used only by U.S. Navy members, but as these sailors adjust back to civilian life, they carry the language with them. If you love learning about the Navy, explore some common Navy acronyms and other naval sayings like "jury-rigged."
Navy's Center for Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Office (CLREC) provides Language, Regional Expertise, and Cultural Awareness (LREC) training for all Sailors through a variety of...
According to the Navy history… All sailors, from the “old salts” to the newly initiated are familiar with the following terms. 1. Chit. A chit in the Navy refers to any piece of paper from a form to a pass and even currency.
Learn to "Speak the Language" Navy Lingo & Slang. 0'dark hundred - Pronounced "oh dark".
"Armpit of the Navy": Slang for NAS Lemoore, so named because of the smell and air quality of the San Joaquin Valley. "Assholes and elbows": In days of old, a deck hand on his hands and knees holystoning a wooden deck. As in "All I want to see is assholes and elbows." as spoken by a boatswains mate. Now it just means to work hard without rest.
In some instances, such as calling your morning coffee a “cuppa Joe,” Navy terminology has become part of common slang ─ but in other cases speaking like a Sailor can sound more like encrypted...
US Navy slang refers to the unique language used by sailors in the United States Navy. It encompasses various colloquialisms, jargon, and nicknames that are specific to the navy. The origin of these terms can be traced back to early naval traditions and practices.