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Cake and Wine:
Bread and Water--Part of confinement punishment at non-judicial punishment (Office hours or Captain's Mast).




Puzzle Palace:
Any headquarters battalion or higher.




Dead Bug:
Drinking game played by falling on floor with feet and arms in air.




Cannon Cocker:
Gunner's Mate.




Chanchor Cranker:
Medic.




6 P:
Prior planning prevents piss poor performance.




Gear Adrift:
Navy - Something not in its proper place, usually during inspections.




Go Ahead:
Joke.




Pea Shooter:
Bazooka.




Magnetic North:
What boots had to get from supply for the field training for their compass.




Box of Ohms:
We use to send boots to COMO shack and ask for it.




Inside Skinny:
What is really going on.




MP (Military Police):
Multi-Purpose.




Airdale:
Sailor attached to an Air Wing.




ASH Receiver:
Ash tray (something you send a newbee for).




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