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