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Glossary of Terms

  • Aye Aye, Sir – Official acknowledgment of an order
  • Barracks – A building where Marines live
  • Blouse – Coat
  • Bulkhead – Wall
  • Bunk – Bed
  • CMC – Commandant of the Marine Corps
  • CO – Commanding Officer
  • Colors – The National Flag
  • Cover – Hat
  • Deck – Floor
  • Drill – March
  • Field Day – Clean up the area
  • Gangway – A passageway for entering or leaving a ship
  • Gear locker – Storage room for cleaning purposes
  • Gee Dunk – Candy, sweets, etc.
  • Gung Ho – Enthusiastic, eager
  • Hatch – Door
  • Head – Bathroom
  • NCO – Noncommissioned Officer
  • NCOIC – Noncommissioned Officer in Charge
  • OIC – Officer in Charge
  • Overhead – Ceiling
  • Passageway – Corridor or hallway
  • PFT – Physical Fitness Test
  • Reveille – Time to get up
  • Secure – Stop work, put away, lock up
  • SNCO – Staff Noncommissioned Officer
  • SNCOIC – Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge
  • Square away – Straighten up
  • Swab – Mop