Sasha's Navy Knowledge 101

The Sailor’s Creed

The Sailor’s Creed

I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

Mission of the Navy

The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.

Vision of the Navy

We are an integrated Naval force that will provide maritime dominance for the Nation. To accomplish this in the face of current and emerging challenges, we must renew our sense of urgency and speed of execution throughout the entire organization. Our core values and accountability at the individual and organizational levels will shape our culture and guide our actions.

First General Order of the Sentry

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

The Second General Order of the Sentry

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

The Third General Order of the Sentry

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

The Fourth General Order of the Sentry

To repeat all calls for posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

The Fifth General Order of the Sentry

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

The Sixth General Order of the Sentry

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders of the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, Officers, and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

The Seventh General Order of the Sentry

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

The Eighth General Order of the Sentry

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

The Ninth General Order of the Sentry

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

The Tenth General Order of the Sentry

To salute all Officers and all colors and standards not cased.

The Eleventh General Order of the Sentry

To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post; and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Adrift

Loose from towline or moorings; scattered about; not in proper stowage

Aft-End

Near or toward the stern of the vessel

All Hands

The entire ships company, both officer and enlisted

Allotment

An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay

Aye-Aye

Required official acknowledgment of an order meaning I have received, understand, and will carry out the order or instructions

Barracks

Where sailors live

Below

Downstairs

Brightwork

Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted

Bunk or Rack

Bed

Buoy

An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object

Carry on

An order to resume work or duties

Cast off

To throw off; to let go

Chain locker

Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

Chit, Chit Book

Coupon or receipt book

Chow Hall (Mess Deck)

Place to Eat

Colors

Raising or lowering of a national flag

Deep Six

To dispose of by throwing over the side

Ensign

National Flag; Commissioned officer between the rank of chief warrant officer and lieutenant junior grade

Fast

Secured

Fathom

A unit of length used for measuring the depth of water

Flag Officer

Any commissioned officer in pay grade O-7 or above

Galley

Kitchen

Gangway

An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way

Gear Locker

Storage room

Geedunk

Candy, gum, cefeteria

General Quarters

Battle stations

Head

Bathroom or toilet

Liberty

Permission to leave the base

Lifeline

Lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

Overhead

Ceiling

Passageway

Hallway

Quarters

Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

Rating

A job specialty title

Reveille

Wake up, start a new day

Scullery

Place to wash dishes

Scuttlebutt

Drinking fountain; a rumor

Secure

Lock, put away or stop work

Sickbay

Hospital or Med Clinic

Swab

Mop

Taps

Time to sleep, end of day

Tattoo

Five minutes before taps

Topside

Upstairs

Turn to

Begin Work

Working Aloft

Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ships mast

Alfa

Bravo

Charlie

Delta

Echo

Foxtrot

Golf

Hotel

India

Juliett

Kilo

Lima

Mike

November

Oscar

Papa

Quebec

Romeo

Sierra

Tango

Uniform

Victor

Whiskey

X-ray

Yankee

Zulu

What is an O1? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Ensign

What is an O2? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Lieutenant Junior Grade

What is an O3? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Lieutenant

What is an O4? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Lieutenant Commander

What is an O5? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Commander

What is an O6? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Captain

What is an O7? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Rear Admiral (Lower Half)

What is an O8? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Rear Admiral (Upper Half)

What is an O9? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Vice Admiral

What is an O10? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Admiral

What is an O11? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Fleet Admiral

What is an E1? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Seaman Recruit

TRICK QUESTION BAHAHAHAHHA

What is an E2? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Seaman Apprentice

What is an E3? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Seaman

What is an E4? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Petty Officer Third Class

What is an E5? (Include Title, Collar Device, Shoulder Board and Sleeve)

Petty Officer Second Class