Dictionary of Navy Slang Compiled From Various Sources

Dictionary of navy SlangCompiled FromVarious Sources2 NAVSPEAK aka US navy Slang 0-9O'dark hundred: Pronounced "oh dark". Referring to some point really early in the morning, like 0200 (which would be pronounced oh-two-hundred) 0'dark thirty: one half hour after 0'dark hundred. (used in the same context as 0'dark hundred.) 16: International VHF hailing/distress channel for marine communications; frequency is MHz (FM). o 13: Intership navigation (bridge-to-bridge); MHz. 1st Lieutenant: Division found in most aviation and afloat commands that is responsible for the material condition and cleanliness of the ship or the spaces occupied by the Airedales. This usually means cleaning toilets (see "Shitter" below), swabbing decks, and running the geedunk. 1st LT DIV-O is usually dropped on the most junior officer in the command when he checks in. On surface ships, the 1st Lieutenant commands the deck division, made up of the boatswain's mates, and is responsible for the boats and docking.

Ape: Slang for an Auxiliary Power Unit, or APU. This is basically a small turbine engine on an aircraft that is started with battery power. It then supplies electrical power and air for starting the main engine(s). Apple Jack: Slang for 21 day wine made out of bug juice, sugar and yeast. Don't forget the boxed raisins (for texture).

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