Navy Boot Camp Knowledge with
Complete Solutions
Adrift - ANSWER-Loose from moorings and out of control; applied to anything lost, out
of hand, or left lying about
Aft-End - ANSWER-Near or toward the stern (back) of the vessel
All Hands - ANSWER-The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted
Allotment - ANSWER-An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
Aye-Aye - ANSWER-Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and I will
comply"
Barracks - ANSWER-Building where sailors live
Below - ANSWER-Downstairs
Bow - ANSWER-The forward part of the ship or boat
Brightwork - ANSWER-Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Bulkhead - ANSWER-Wall
Bunk or Rack - ANSWER-Bed
Buoy - ANSWER-An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location
of an object
Carry On - ANSWER-An order to resume work or duties
Cast Off - ANSWER-To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
Chain Locker - ANSWER-Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
Chit - ANSWER-Forms used to request taking leave, a day off, etc
Chit, Chit Book - ANSWER-Coupon or recipe book
Chow Hall (Mess Deck) - ANSWER-Place to eat
Colors - ANSWER-Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and
sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign
Complete Solutions
Adrift - ANSWER-Loose from moorings and out of control; applied to anything lost, out
of hand, or left lying about
Aft-End - ANSWER-Near or toward the stern (back) of the vessel
All Hands - ANSWER-The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted
Allotment - ANSWER-An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
Aye-Aye - ANSWER-Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and I will
comply"
Barracks - ANSWER-Building where sailors live
Below - ANSWER-Downstairs
Bow - ANSWER-The forward part of the ship or boat
Brightwork - ANSWER-Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Bulkhead - ANSWER-Wall
Bunk or Rack - ANSWER-Bed
Buoy - ANSWER-An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location
of an object
Carry On - ANSWER-An order to resume work or duties
Cast Off - ANSWER-To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
Chain Locker - ANSWER-Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
Chit - ANSWER-Forms used to request taking leave, a day off, etc
Chit, Chit Book - ANSWER-Coupon or recipe book
Chow Hall (Mess Deck) - ANSWER-Place to eat
Colors - ANSWER-Raising or lowering of a national flag, Ceremonies held at 0800 and
sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign
