ASVAB–Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
Brightwork–brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Deep six–to dispose of by throwing over the side
DEP–Delayed Entry Program
Ensign–the national flag; a commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade.
Fathom–a unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water
Lifeline–lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side
Geedunk–candy, gum, or cafeteria
MEPS–Military Entrance Processing Station
Quarters–assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection
Rack–a bed
Scullery–place to wash dishes
Scuttlebutt–a drinking fountain; a rumor
Tattoo–five minutes before taps
Turn to–an order to begin work
Phonetic alphabet (found on lemony snippet‘s blog)
It slightly annoys me that the first letter of every word doesn't line up with the one beneath it, but it's too cute not to post.
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