Sort Lingo By

Alphabetical Rank
View by Era

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).




Bucket of Steam:
Something you send a newbee for.




Cadillac:
Mop bucket with wheels.




Butkit:
The bucket where cigarettes are put out.




Scuttle Butt:
Rumors or the talk going around the ship.




Black 6:
Commander (Call Sign).




Flag Lingo
Please let us know why you believe this lingo is inappropriate and we'll look into it.
Edit Your Lingo
Phrase:

Era of Lingo:
Definition:

Explore VetFriends.com

© 2025 VetFriends.com, LLC. All rights reserved.
Explore VetFriends.com
Click on a section to see all of VetFriends.com's Features.