1. Near the rear
   Near the front
2. On the bridge
   None of the above

That's right, in U.S. Navy terminology, the "aft" of the boat is the rear end. It's not the stern, which is the very back end of the boat, but aft is headed in that direction.

1. The captain's personal cabin
   A section near the front of the ship
2. An eating area
   None of the above

An abbreviation for "forecastle," the "foc'sle" is a section on the front of a ship. This is usually where the anchor would be dropped from.

1. The toilet
   A secret weapon system
2. Naval internal telephone system
   A Navy spa

The internal telephone system used by the Navy is called the "autovon," short for "Automatic Voice Network." This telephone system was designed for the military and connects the captain of a large warship with all of the crucial areas that make it operate efficiently—for instance, the engine room.

1. Indian
   Atlantic
2. Meditteranean
   Western Pacific

It's just easier to give all the oceans in the world cool, shortened names like West Pac for the Western Pacific. If you were transferred to a ship in the Mediterranean, you would be serving on a "Med cruise."

1. Submarine
   Aircraft carrier
2. Destroyer
   Battleship

It stands to reason that "bubbleheads" would serve on a submarine, don't you think? Especially as they spend most of their time underwater! In the past, the term was also used for Navy divers.

1. A regular seaman
   A Naval officer
2. A submariner
   None of the above

In the U.S. Navy, the term "black shoe" refers to a naval officer who is NOT an airman. Officers that are airman will wear brown shoes, not black.

1. Ammunition
   Aircraft
2. The anchor chain
   None of the above

Depending on the size of the ship, anchor chains need different sized chain lockers. For example, on an aircraft carrier, the chain locker would be huge. It has to be to store over 1,400 feet of chain, where the links weigh around 130 pounds each.

1. Diplomatic paperwork
   Ammunition
2. Food
   None of the above

A "galley" is just another name for a kitchen aboard a U.S. Navy vessel. Just never call it a kitchen, OK? On a U.S. aircraft carrier, a "galley" will produce close to 20,000 meals a day!

1. G.I.
   Jarhead
2. Flyboy
   None of the above

The term "jarhead" was given to Marines by U.S. Navy sailors in World War II. It's said they were called this because in their dress blue uniform, which had a high collar, they looked like a mason jar.

1. Chocolate milk
   Bananas
2. Candy
   None of the above

Although "geedunk" refers to any kind of sweet, it's most notably associated with candy. Interestingly, a medal, the National Defense Service Medal, is sometimes called the "geedunk medal."

1. Front
   Left
2. Right
   Back

In nautical terms, the "port" side of a ship is the left-hand side of a ship. Hence, a command of turn 30 degrees to port would see a ship change direction by 30 degrees to the left.

1. A vessel that supplies other combat vessels
   A vessel that will see action during wartime
2. A vessel in dry dock
   None of the above

A "combatant ship" is any ship that will be involved in combat should the need arise. U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, submarines and other similar vessels are all considered to be "combatant ships."

1. A massive stuff-up
   The place sailors eat
2. The area in which sailors sleep
   None of the above

The "mess" on a U.S. Navy ship is the area where meals are consumed. And there's not just one mess aboard most vessels; for example, there will be a mess for regular sailors and a separate one for officers.

1. A high lookout point
   In the engine room
2. In the ship's lockup
   None of the above

The "crow's nest" is a lookout point on a ship. Most modern vessels no longer need them, thanks to radar and other detection devices, but in the old days, this was where the most eagle-eyed sailor would sit to spot other ships or land.

1. Sharing a meal
   Sharing a bunk
2. Sharing a beer
   None of the above

Ships are confined spaces, and in some cases, bunks have to be shared. Don't worry, in most cases the sailors sharing the bunk are on different watches, so they don't need to sleep at the same time.

1. A unit of measurement
   A type of submarine
2. A special weapon
   None of the above

A "fathom" is simply a nautical measurement. It's the equivalent of six feet deep. Originally, it was the distance of the outstretched arms of a sailor.

1. The rear
   The front
2. On the bridge
   None of the above

The "fantail" is found at the rear of the ship. Often, this area of the deck at the rear of a vessel is used for ceremonies, such as the awarding of medals.

1. In the anchor room
   At the front of the ship
2. Manning an armament station
   None of the above

That's right, in U.S. Navy terminology, the "bow" of the boat is the front section. On older ships, this is where the figurehead—a beautifully carved piece of wood depicting a lady, for example—would be found.

1. Boots
   Hat
2. Pants
   Shirt

Sailors are instantly recognizable thanks to the unique caps they wear. These are commonly known as "Dixie Cups" and should always be worn at a jaunty angle!

1. A submarine
   A destroyer
2. An aircraft carrier
   A small boat for the personal use of a commanding officer

The commanding officer of a ship would need to get to and from his vessel, especially if it's moored of a port. To do this, he has his own personal transport, a small motorboat called a "gig."

1. An enemy aircraft
   An enemy ship
2. An enemy submarine
   None of the above

The term "bandit" has been used in aerial warfare since World War I. Today, the U.S. Navy still use it to describe threatening enemy aircraft.

1. Machine gun bullets
   Anti-aircraft gun rounds
2. A surface-to-air missile
   None of the above

"Birds" are common U.S. Navy terminology for surface-to-air missiles that might be used against enemy aircraft. An example of one is the RIM-67 Standard ER, which could be used against air targets or other enemy naval vessels.

1. To the boiler room
   To the top deck on the boat
2. To the hanger deck
   None of the above

"Topside" is simply the first deck on the ship in which a sailor would be exposed to the elements. Don't worry, they aren't called topside in a storm unless they're needed to man a specific station.

1. Aircraft maintenance crew
   Gunner
2. Radioman
   Lifeboat operator

Early radio equipment was not very reliable and could sometime let out sparks or shock their users. For this reason, a radioman is known as a "sparky." This term could apply to an electrician as well.

1. Prisoners
   Chief Petty Officers
2. Pilots
   The captain

A goat locker is an area of the boat where you will find the Chief Petty Officers. Why a goat locker? Well, CPOs are normally older than the crew, hence the goat reference. However, legend has it that in the early days, goats were kept on Navy vessels to provide milk, and it was the CPOs that looked after them!

1. Back
   Left
2. Front
   Right

In nautical terms, the "starboard" side of a ship is the right-hand side of a ship. Hence, a command of turn 30 degrees to starboard would see a ship change direction by 30 degrees to the right.

1. Anchored
   Going as fast as it can
2. Sinking
   None of the above

Not strictly a U.S. Navy term but certainly used by sailors, "balls to the wall" means to go as fast as the vessel is capable of going. Early speed controllers on ships had two metal balls that would push forward when the ship was going as fast as it could, hence the term.

1. Promoted to Petty Officer
   Demoted
2. Discharged
   None of the above

Someone boasting that they have had their "crow tacked on" has been promoted in navy terms. Petty Officers wear an emblem of an eagle with inverted chevrons. The eagle is often referred to as a crow.

1. Junior-ranking Navy personnel
   All pilots on an aircraft carrier
2. Everybody on the ship
   None of the above

Have you heard the expression "all hands abandon ship"? Well, it simply means that every member of the crew should get off the ship.

1. Go to sleep
   Close any watertight features
2. Eat at the mess
   None of he above

A term that we use today, "batten down the hatches," is a Navy term which means that all watertight fixtures should be closed so no water can come in. This might be done in extreme weather when a ship encounters monster waves.

1. Torpedo boat
   Amphibious landing craft
2. Aircraft carrier
   Destroyer

Destroyers have always been known as "tin cans" in the U.S. Navy. Although these vessels are not that small, they're not as heavily armored as other ships, making them very quick and maneuverable.

1. On another ship
   Overboard and needs to be rescued
2. Absent without leave
   None of the above

Not strictly just a U.S. Navy term, to go "AWOL" means to be absent without leave. This is a very serious offence, and when caught, the person who was "AWOL" will be in very serious trouble.

1. An appointment on shore
   The bottom of the ocean
2. A jail on board the ship
   None of the above

Simply put, "Davey Jones' locker" is the bottom of the ocean. Many a ship have been sent to their doom here, especially during wartime. Davey Jones is said to be the ocean's keeper.

1. Submariner
   Engineer
2. Officer
   Gun crew

Engineers aboard U.S. Navy ships are referred to as "snipes." These include machinist's mates, boiler tech's and electrician's mates, among others.

1. To greet other ships
   To bring something to the attention of someone
2. To tell other ships to get out of the way
   None of the above

"Ahoy" is a U.S. Navy term that's used to bring attention to something. It might simply be "Ahoy, ship on the horizon," as an example. Originally, it was used as a greeting and actually comes from a Viking battle cry.