Glossary 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 - Move out of the way.
Gear locker - Storage room for cleaning purposes.
Gee Dunk - Candy, sweets etc.
Gung Ho - Working together in the spirit.
Hatch - Door
Head - Bathroom
NCO - Noncommissioned Officer
NCOIC - Noncommissioned 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.
Square away - Straighten up.
Swab - Mop
WM - Woman Marine