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DANAT:
Dead and no longer a threat.




FTW:
F The World - Expression of general disgust with one's circumstances.




03-Hump-a-lot:
Infantry soldier (0311)




N.F.G. ( None Functional Gear ):
No F'ing Good




Salty, Old Salt:
A person who has been in the Navy awhile with experience.




Rail Road Tracks:
The insignia for O-3's in any service. Captain in Army, Marine Corp, or Air Force. Lieutenant in the Navy.




C**T Cap:
Same as a Piss Cutter. Peaked cap worn by all services.




Peon:
Any person of lower rate or rank in any service, someone who does make decisions.




Monkey Shit:
A sticky substance used in the Navy to stop up holes or make something watertight.




Non Hacker:
Any person not up to the task at hand, be it work or fun.




MCPON:
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. pronounced Mickpon.




Davey Jones Locker:
The bottom of the ocean. The place where sailors go to rest.




Skin:
The hull of a ship.




People Tank:
The inside hull of a submarine. A bad place to have unrestircted water.




HEY:
Nick name of USS Harry E Yarnell CG-17. One of the first ships to have personalized ball caps.




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