Named for the maintenance catapult shots where only the shuttle is moved down the track with no aircraft attached. Read as "If you ain't ordnance, you ain't shit" Pronounced "eye-OH-yahs" and yelled out during ceremonies; also known as "If you're ordnance, your ASVAB sucked.". Can also refer to the air wing itself, as in CAG-1, CAG-5 or CAG-14. This title is worn by those naval aviators who, for one reason or another, had to bail out of their aircraft and hit the silk A metaphor that fits well in the not uncommon military genre of gallows humor.. Buffer Tech: A junior enlisted who polishes the deck with a buffer, a duty normally assigned to shore duty personnel or those attending "A" School. Example: Watch Officer-"What is pH?" Small Boy: Term referring to smaller class ships, such as destroyers and frigates. Daddy Rickover: A nuke referring to the late Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy. Helmet Fire: When a pilot becomes so task saturated in the cockpit that he loses the big picture and situational awareness (SA). VFA: Fixed Wing Strike Fighter Squadron, made up of Legacy F/A-18C or D model Hornets or F/A-18E,F or G model Super Hornets. Also called Fast Attack boats, also Saturdays, Sundays, and Nights, for their operating schedule. The Boat: Airdale term for the ship their airwing is attached to. (Onboard Submarines, often used as part of the phrase "Air Breathing No Load," meaning a useless sailor or rider who is using up resources and providing nothing in return.). "We're going to The Boat for a few weeks.". Gunner: Term applied to and used in addressing (informally) an Ordnance Technician Surface Warrant Officer. Bogey: An unknown aircraft which could be friendly, hostile, or neutral. Some common nicknames for navy sailors include swabby, squid, and shellback. Also called "Cankers and Sores.". Liberty Boat: Boat assigned to transfer sailors to and from their ship when in a port that requires the ship to drop anchor instead of pulling pierside. Finally, TURN ON THE WATER to rinse off. "Grab the donkey and fuel the bird." Divisions are sometimes divided into branches or work centers. "Nice shit locker!". The chain may also be taken from the small brass chain keeping a sound power phone jack cover attached to the jack housing. Normally a last resort, yet used more often than not, that when not done properly causes one hell-of-a mess especially on CHT lines when some unfortunate soul is on the crapper when the full force of the firemain comes through. R2D2: Dome-shaped Phalanx CIWS system, after the visually similar. I've heard Aircrew referred to as "Flying Trunk Monkeys" and Aviation Rescue Swimmers "Shark Punchers". (U.S. Army But there are some even rarer titles that can be earned while serving in the United States Navy as well. AOM: All Officers Meeting, held for a variety of reasons like training, port calls, mess issues, etc. Blue Shirt: Aviation Boatswain's mate, usually seen chocking and chaining birds to the deck. Cold Shot, Cold Cat: A catapult launch from a carrier in which insufficient speed is attained to generate lift. Plank Owner: Term used for original crew personnel assigned to ships company during commissioning. Derogatory name for USS CUSHING (DD-985), especially with the Commodore embarked. USS Slurpeefish: The USS SAN FRANCISCO. Veal Wheels. Nicknames are usually short and informal, which people use for other people. Officer's Country: The area of the ship where the Officer's berthing area and Wardroom are located; Enlisted men are not allowed into Officer's Country without permission, with certain rating exceptions. Killer Tomato: A large reddish-orange inflated ball used in gunnery practice at sea. Wings: Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer breast insignia. Term has become obsolete due to more normal looking frame choices now offered (outside of enlisted recruit training, at least). The name derives from the sailor stating that ". IA: ("One Alpha") Modified GQ to conduct amphibious operations. )"Have a great day"! Flight Line: The area on a ship or station where aircraft are made ready for flight. "I could have fixed it but I don't have a key to the Gold Locker.". In the Navy, the sailors call each other by different terms. i.e. OPS: Operations Officer: Head of the Operations Department on board a ship or shore command. Civie cut: A civilian haircut worn by males who live around military towns to distinguish themselves from military personnel. Updated: Apr 16, 2023 / 10:34 PM CDT. The fake watch is intended for the amusement of the crew. Nuke Waste: A term for sailors who fail to complete the Nuclear Power training program and are subsequently assigned into a different, non-nuclear rating for the remainder of their enlisted contract. JO Jungle: Pronounced "J-O Jungle; term for the berthing assignments of Junior Officers which consist up eight racks and associated berthing facilities. Steel Beach Picnic: Celebration on the weather decks of a ship. Veal Wheels: Veal Parmesan. An utterly epic goat rope (. Dog zebra: Closing fittings or doors for light discipline at night. Emergency Blow: When a sub rapidly blows all of the ballast out of the ballast tanks, resulting in a rapid ascent and an impressive display as the sub breaks the surface. Pier-Queer: Air Force term for "Sailor." Derived from an arcane method of reading signal strength. Marine Dinner Tray: Derogatory description (to the "eldest service branch") of an enlisted sailor's 13 button flap on the front of his dress blue uniform trousers. WebNicknames Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb acquired the nickname 'Fearless Frank' while commanding HMA ships Perth (I) and Canberra (I) during WWII. Worn by nukes and submarine crewmembers to measure radiation received over time. Aviators "call the ball" as a reference guide to their positioning in the landing sequence. X-Ray Fitting: (1) A hatch, scuttle or the like which in normal condition is closed both in-port and at-sea. Valves are named with the initials of the system they belong to, ie Seawater valve 1 is SW-1. See also Bonnie Dick., Bonnie Dick: USS BONHOMME RICHARD * (CV/CVA 31, LHD 6), Boomer: Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), Boomer Fag: Crewmember of a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). Home ported at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, she left port only on rare occasions (so her crew could collect sea pay); when she did, she had to be towed back in. Cow: A refrigerated fixture in the galley that dispenses something like milk. Blue Falcon: (Also known as a "Bravo Foxtrot") Slang term for "Buddy Fucker", also, "Noble Order of the Blue Falcon" for those who are true masters of Blue Falconry. O-N-O-F-F actuator (or switch): The on/off button or switch on any device, usually used in the context of a subordinate not grasping how to power a device up or down. Splice the Main Brace: A party; generally involving alcohol. Trips to the beach are generally low key. Eternal Patrol: The last and still on-going patrol of a submarine lost at sea. PQS: Personnel Qualification Standards, a card carrying various qualifications for a warfare badge or similar. ", Ricky Fishing: Masturbation. Bar Stool Technician: A term labeled to the former AQ rating, Aviation Fire Control Technician. But there are dozens Comp Time: Compensation Time, time/days off during week for shore-based sailors who had weekend assignments, above and beyond mere watch-standing. HTC: Known as a Hull Tech Chief or slang for "Head Turd chaser" or Home Town Civilian, a term designated to any active-duty sailor about to retire. FM: Frequency modulation, or Fucking Magic, sometimes referred to as the FM Principle, FNG: Fuckin' New Guy self-explanatory. Some are: Submarine guys = "Bubbleheads" Air ratings = "Airdales" Engineers = "Snipes" Cryptology = "Spooks" Construction = "Seabee" or "bees" Nuclear power = "Nukes" However, within each group we also have names for the different ratings. Here are nine awesome nicknames bestowed on military badasses: 1. Not to be confused with "screwing the pooch" which refers to royally messing up a task. It is typically made to disappear 30 seconds before it is needed, sending junior enlisted crewmembers into a panic that the mast will hit the bridge under which the ship is about to pass. Also called No F'n Good. Usually just an inch or two longer than what military allows, but enough to let the females know who's who. A player unable to make their bid goes set 3 X the bid. "Here comes the khaki brigade.". Haze Grey: The color painted on Navy ships. Frocked: Advanced in rank or rate with no pay increase. Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club: Those elements of the Pacific Fleet which operated in the referenced waters 1965-1975. Often, nicknames come from things about the person that stand out such as their hair, height, or personality. (Submarine). Junk on the Bunks: A type of inspection wherein a Marine places all of his/her issued clothing and 782 gear on a bunk (bed) so that an inspector can verify they have a full complement of uniform items (a full seabag). Skylarking: Messing around or not doing assigned work. (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). An angry or particularly unpleasant attitude, such as one might have if their only job onboard was to collect and retain everyone else's refuse, and then on top of that some asshole got mad and kicked him, leaving a big, ugly dent in his side. DLGN: Destroyer, Leader, Guided Missile, Nuclear, class of ship. Fresh Water Navy (derogatory) members of the US Coast Guard. Gen. Jim Chaos Mattis. So named for the slanting stem attached to their device. Generally only applied to someone who has earned the speaker's respect. Naval Infantry: Derogatory term for the U.S. Marines, although historically some of the original colonies/early states had "naval infantry" or "naval militia.". See crossing the line, shellback, and pollywog. Also "ditty chaser.". TAPS: Announced over the 1MC at 2200 local time, "Taps, Tapslights out, all hands turn into your bunks, maintain silence about the decks." Captain's Asshole: The XO. Barely Trainable: Derogatory term for a Boiler Technician (BT). Five and Dimes: A watch rotation where the sailor or watch team stand five hours of watch, then have ten hours off (to clean, perform maintenance, train, get qualified, conduct drills, take care of divisional business or their collateral duty, eat, shower, and occasionally sleep). Aye, aye: Yes (I heard the order, I understand the order, and I intend to obey the order). See also BROWN SHOE. These seals also keep all flatulence inside the suit, where it remains hot and mixes with ball sweat, pitstink, and various other foulness. Marines have an equivalent "tack" on each side. also,"Forever Fucking Gone", A frigate which spends more time underway than in port. Screwing the Pooch: Making a huge mistake. The name is a corruption of "Bully Big Stick", the Roosevelt's shipboard news program. A "Royal Cunt Hair" is the finest unit of measure. Rot-Cee Nazi: Derogatory slang term for an ROTC member who has let power go to his or her head; primarily used when such ROTC members board a ship for training, and start pushing around enlisted sailors, who hold higher ranks and/or have had more time on active duty. (USMC) A 50/50 solution of Skin-So-Soft & alcohol used during drill to repel sand fleas at Paris Island. The trigger is taped down and once someone holds the end of the screwdriver, the battery is slapped in and the player must attempt to hold on to the screwdriver for as long as possible. The backstory nickname. ", Ouija Board/Wee-Gee Board: Flat board with small airplanes, bolts, etc. Small ships only have one division, while larger ships like carriers or amphibs can have 5 or more. Tube steak: Hot dogs (also, called "dangling sirloin"). Drill Rodeo: A game in which a screwdriver is inserted head first into drill where bit should go and battery is removed. The near universal habit of repeating the last word in an acronym, e.g. Water Wings: Derogatory term used (usually by Naval Aviators), for the Surface Warfare Officer qualification badge. A flux capacitor ran the time machines, particularly in the car, in the Back To The Future movies Forecastle: (Pronounced "foc-sull") Forward most part of a ship. Also the name of the current submarine-launched nuclear missile and its systems. B.O.C.O.D: "Beat Off Cut Off Date": The date prior to returning home from a deployment on which a man should stop masturbating in order to save himself up for his wife or girlfriend. Reveille: An announcement over the 1MC at 0600 local time, bugle call, trumpet call or pipes call, most often associated with the military; it is chiefly used to wake military personnel at sunrise. See also "Salty," below. There are several female nicknames for sailors and each of these has different meanings. CGN: Cruiser, Guided Missile, Nuclear, class of ship. This was normally either 5 or 10 minutes in duration (never long enough). Compare "USS Ustafish.". A hinge is then inserted that allows for reattachment of the removed gray matter later. Green Scrubby: Mildly abrasive scouring pad. Named, due to its apparent high cholesterol content, for Mr. Barney Clark, who in 1982 received a "Jarvik" artificial heart. So called because it is the 5th branch of the armed forces, yet falls under the control of the Department of Homeland Security. From your Navy superiors. Bull, Bull Ensign: The seniormost Ensign onboard a surface ship, a submarine, or in an aviation squadron other than in the Training Command. Spook Shit: Equipment that one doesn't know the purpose, function or ownership of, which when it's gone leaves as the only trace of its existence aboard ship an unused circuit breaker labeled "Spook Shit" in grease pencil. WebNicknames for a British sailor, applied by others, include Matelot (pronounced "matlow"), and derived from mid 19th century (nautical slang): from French, variant of matenot which was also taken from the Middle Dutch mattenoot bed companion, because sailors had to share hammocks in twos, and Limey, from the lime juice given to British sailors See "Raisin. Used to prove a desired numerical answer with substantiated math, either correct or incorrect. Non-Comm: A non-commissioned officer, E4-E9. Hot Wash - An immediate after-action or exercise critique. Crow's Foot: A device placed on a valve wheel to aid in opening or closing the valve due to it being extremely hot or hard to turn. Whistling Shit Can of Death: CH-46 Seaknight Helicopter, described as such because of the whistling sound the engines make, and because the CH-46 has been prone to failures, and has killed its share of air crews. Monkey Butt: same as civilian usage; rash or other anal condition caused by less than sanitary field conditions. Horse Cock: Large log of baloney or overcooked kielbasa usually put out for lunch or midrats. The first Sailor to smile loses and is required to buy a round. DinQ: Delinquent in Qualifications, or some other admin requirement, "on the dinq list for tetanus shot", Dipper: An anti-submarine helocopter with a variable depth dipping SONAR. P.A.P.E.R.C.L.I.P. Cruise widow: A sailor's wife. Whidbey Whale: A dependent wife that is Orca fat even though her husband has maintained the same basic size during their marriage. Joe (Cup of Joe): (A cup of) coffee. When anyone in the RN talks about 'a boat' then they mean a submarine. Come back an hour later: one will be missing, one will be broken, and one will be in his pocket." ", Boopdiddley: All-purpose, virtually meaningless expression, used as an exclamation i.e. MEXICO CITY The Mexican Navy said Monday it is using ships and a plane to search for three Americans who went missing along with their sailboat off Mexicos (The list of reasons is very extensive and can be found in BUPERSINST 1900.8C, Enclosure (2).). Balls to Two: A short watch stood from 0000-0200. A common joke is to ask inexperienced personnel on watch to "keep an eye out for signs of C-GU11s in the area, over." Cell Block 70: The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), so called on account of her never ending berthings and overall resemblance to a prison. NON: "Needs of the Navy" a priority over anything to do with one's family or person; as in God, Country, Family. Also permit everyone to get evening chow at a reasonable hour (although First Dog watchstanders usually find the better chow is all gone). P.C.O.D. Also known as "Go-Go Juice." A multi-tool (aka Gerber, Leatherman, etc), while not authorized to perform ANY maintenance, is nonetheless carried by most engineers in Reactor spaces. Radioactive Rudolph: Reindeer meat brought onboard in Scandinavian Ports, especially soon after the Chernobyl meltdown. Generally X(X-ray): always closed, Y(Yoke): closed while underway, Z(Zebra): closed while at GQ. Also known as Extra Military Instruction (EMI). Fleet Up: When a second in command takes his senior's place upon that senior's transfer, retirement, or other re-assignment. Mt. Also called a "One-Eyed Jack." Wetting down: Party celebrating a promotion/advancement or warfare qualification. Floating Bellhop: Derisive Army term for sailor. Or jump out of your rack and make it. Rock: Term used to describe a sailor that acts as though he hasn't learned anything. Frog Hog: A female who hangs around Navy SEALs. Currently, he is helping the NamesFrog team in producing good content for their audience. Goatrope: A confusing, disorganized situation often attributed to or marked by human error. An important component of the war on boredom. Alpha Inspection: Formal inspection of uniforms and living spaces. Sometimes used to call for pumping bilges and waste tanks overboard outside coastal limits. Helo Dunker: Dreaded training device that all naval aircrew and pilots must endure every few years when they complete water survival training, or swims. Designed to simulate crashing a helo at sea, it is basically a huge metal drum with seats and windows that is lowered into a pool and then flipped upside down with the passengers strapped into it. While underway, fresh water must be manufactured. The watchstander is dressed in protective gear carrying a 10 to 12 foot pole. Pronounced "See Whiz.". Big Chicken Dinner: Slang for a Bad Conduct Discharge, a punishment awarded to a sailor who has committed a serious infraction of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Ping Jockey: Term used to describe Sonar Techs. Named for the Magnetic Anomaly Detector that sticks out from the tail of the aircraft. Also applies in the Submarine Service to a crewman who is not yet qualified in submarines. Add some contemporary details and those youngsters are mesmerized, as they should be. Players bid on the number of tricks to be taken, trump is determined by draw. ": What Company Commanders in boot camp would scream at the RPOC when he/unit screwed up. The name is a concatenation of Bremerton Buffalo described as weight a 'bremer-ton'. Can also be used to describe the status of a person whose plan has gone awry. Trons: Those in the AT Rate, primarily O Level, who work in Navy avionics. AFTA: Advanced First Term Avionics: Part of the advanced electronics schooling package, reserved for AT's AQ's and AX's for advanced training. USS Forestfire: The USS Forrestal (CV-59). Aboard a ship, it is a can with a hole in the lid, usually hung from the bulkhead near watch stations. Dick Skinners: Hands. (example: 2MC, 5MC, 23MC, 26MC). FTN: Fuck the Navy (common epithet used when complaining about naval policies or regulations). Buddy Fucker: Someone who fucks over their shipmates, and who is not to be trusted with any information or watch swap. On a carrier, this officer stands just to the port side of the landing area and talks to each pilot as he makes his approach for an arrested landing. Often leads to mistakes that can produce lethal results. "What do you do onboard?" 2JV: Engineering sound-powered circuit. The search coordinator says the U.S. is not looking into foul play in this case at the time. Gunwale: (pronounced "gunnel") The top of the hull portion of a ship that runs down the port and starboard sides. Seabee: A member of the Construction Battalions. Bolter: Failed attempt at an arrested landing on a carrier by a fixed-wing aircraft. Cracker Jacks: The dress blue uniforms worn by sailors below the rank of E-7. Originally a Torpedo Boat Destroyer, then later, just Destroyer. Sick in Quarters (SIQ): When a sailor is too ill or incapacitated to perform his duties, he is thus required to report to his rack (quarters), where he will remain until healthy again. Phrog: CH-46 Sea Knight helo. Often symbolized by the wearing of a paperclip on the uniform in varying levels of prominence to indicate the sailor's level of disgruntlement. Squared Away: (name for) a sailor who is always "squared away," meaning always having a perfect shave, perfectly ironed uniform, spit-shined shoes, haircut with less than 1mm of hair, spotless uniform, etc. Boot Chief: Nickname given to a Chief during their first year as a Chief. Tits Up: Broke-dick, inoperable, dead (from some piece of equipment being "flat on its back"). Also referred to as a "talking kneeboard." Shit River: The extremely polluted (mostly with sewage) canal just outside the Subic Bay main gate. A person with such a rank can also be referred to by number of stars they have; so a "three star" is a Vice Admiral, and so forth. Ricky Lawnmower: Nailclippers, used to trim stray threads from uniforms. Fast Cruise: Pretending to be underway while moored to a pier. Meat Identifier: A side dish during chow that helps in identifying usually nondescriptive looking main dishes. So called due to the number of fires that have broken out on board ship. Airwing only workups include trips to NAS Fallon and NAS Key West. Things can also be repaired and gotten into proper working order and then referred to as "checks five-oh." USS Lastship: The ship a sailor was on previously. Often used sarcastically in reference to Naval lifestyle. Division: Middle organizational level in most naval commands, below department and above branch. Dilbert often paid dearly for his ignorance, lack of attention to detail, or carelessness. Bug Juice Sunrise: Orange with a splash of Red. This is the expected norm in the United States Navy. This one is even less appealing, but proudly worn by those who have had the experience and survived it. VAW: Fixed Wing Carrier Airborne Early Warning aircraft Squadrons. VA Veterans Administration / Department of Veterans Affairs: A department of the US Federal Government that assists military veterans with medical care, educational benefits for college of technical training, home loans, burial, etc. IYARYAS: Unofficial acronym used by Reactor Department to make fun of the similar phrase, IYAOYAS, used by ordinance. The "official" reason for this event is to hand out awards to the top aviators. I dont want to die.. Cumshaw: The art of trading something that doesn't belong to you, to someone, for something that doesn't belong to them, not necessarily for personal gain, but to circumvent regular supply channels, or to obtain something not available through supply channels. WAVES: Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services. LST: Tank landing ship, or Large Slow Target, a now disused type of. Barbie When she did get underway she was typically towed back in, whereupon she was referred to as "USS Broke". Also, a wet dream induced by ship's motion. Chub Club: The mandatory physical training to which sailors are assigned if they are overweight. S.O.S. Derives from Bremerton, Washington, where there is a base at and around which such females are common. Fashion Show: A series of individual personnel inspections conducted in each uniform the sailor owns. Originally, "pogue". 'The submariners refer to the surface fleet as 'skimmers' or less kindly as 'targets.'. And if theres a particular Navy slogan you find meaningful that you think would be great on custom shirts, feel free Shitter: (1) A toilet (not a urinal); also known as a crapper. So called on account of its unique smell and the overall (un)cleanliness of the city. "All hands heave out and trice up." While not permitted to do the job, it gets the job done just the same. "Oh, about a cunt hair." Fit Boss: Officer designated by the Commanding Officer to be responsible for the command Physical Readiness Program. Phraseology: Instant Boatswain's Mate, just add water. See also Monkey Butt. XO's Happy Hour: A daily, hour-long mandatory cleaning evolution. WESTPAC widow: Sailor's wife looking for a temporary fling, often with another sailor. Ikeatraz: Derogatory term used to describe the U.S.S. Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, etc. Puddle Pirates, Shallow Water Sailors, no matter what way you slice it, its pretty easy to come up with a nickname or two for the sailors who rarely venture into the deep, open ocean. Walking, Talking Road Mark: Used during boot camp to refer to a recruit that is a complete loss at military bearing, appearence, and formalities, a recruit that causes his company to constantly lose points at inspections, drills, etc. PIERPAC: Pretending to be on deployment while moored to a pier. Usually the most junior officer aboard ship. Masagi Girl: A prostitute (typically Chinese) found in the Honch. So called due to the time spent pierside during work ups for deployment after Mobile Bay failed INSURV inspection in 2011. Jack Lord, American actor, Steve McGarret on Hawaii Five-O. Goes from lower ranking (Seaman, Fireman, Airman) to higher ranking (LPO, LCPO) up the chain of command. There are many funny nicknames for a sailor that sound quite hilarious. Also Modifications and Additions to Reactor Facility, an unusual and impractical research reactor in NY, later turned into a training platform (also phrased as My Ass is Royally Fucked.) (Also known as CGL's Can't Get Laids.). The F-8 Crusader was universally accepted as a tits machine. A sea lawyer is adept at using technicalities, half truths, and administrative crap to get out of doing work or anything else he doesn't want to do, and/or to justify his laziness. ), but does not have the skills to compete successfully. Rot-Cee: Slang for ROTC, Reserve Officer Training Corps. Smokin' and Coke'in': Derogatory nickname used to describe an unauthorized break, where a sailor takes a smoke break, and grabs a soda out of a vending machine. Zoomie: (1) An aviator; generally refers to a USAF pilot or navigator/combat systems officer. Five by five: nonstandard Radio speech indicating "loud and clear." Vultures' Row: The place from which people can watch flight operations without being in the way, typically the O-7 to O-9 level on an aircraft carrier's island. Vitamin M: Motrin, which is occasionally used to combat the various aches/pains/headaches associated with military service. On my six: Naval aviation expression referring to having someone or thing at my back, on my tail, directly behind me, relative to the hours of a clock; 12-dead ahead, 3-starboard or to the right, 6 aft or behind and 9-port or to the left. Gig line: The visual line formed by uniform zipper, belt buckle, and buttoned shirt seam. VASTARD: Sailors that work with the AN/USM247(V) Versatile Avionics Shop Test (VAST) operational from 1972-2006. Green felt is usually abundant. After the 3rd Mod, advances in computer technology and circuit miniaturization brought about the ADCAP which is a truly remarkable torpedo. Fun Boss: Morale, Welfare and Recreation Officer. However, the Royal Navy takes nicknames to an entirely different level. XOI: Executive Officer's Inquiry: A step in the. "John Wayne it." On ships equipped with small boats, the First Lieutenant or "First" (First Division Officer or Deck Department Head) is in charge of these boats and the sailors who maintain and run them. CSO: Combat Systems Officer: Officer responsible for maintenance of a ship's combat system (gun, missile, radar, command control and communications systems). LPOD: Last Plane On Deck: The time when all aircraft should be on the ground. A required exercise regimen. Non-skid: A rough epoxy coating used for grip on weather decks. 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