Atomic Johnny's definitions

Civvy Street

Known in civilian life Civilian life as "CIWS" - Close-In Weapon System, a short-range anti-missile point defense system commonly comprised of a radar system and rotary-barreled Gatling gun. In NATO, the system is the Vulcan Phalanx. A newer version, Goalkeeper, uses the GAU-8 30mm Gatling gun found in the A-10 Thunderbolt for increased range and destructive power. Can have anti-surface modes as well, for use against small craft and the like. Derisive interpretations of the acronym include: 'Christ, It Won't Shoot', and 'Captain, It Won't Shoot,' due to common maintenance difficulties.

We worked on the civvy street all night and the piece of shits still broke!

by Atomic Johnny March 30, 2005

Bilge Snipe

A naval term for the people on ships who work below decks, in engine rooms, bilges, etc. These sailors have been known to get nose bleeds when they go above waterline.

My brother was a bilge snipe the entire time he was on the USS Enterprise.

by Atomic Johnny March 29, 2005

big chicken dinner

Military term for a Bad Conduct Discharge. In many ways, equivalent to a felony conviction.

Private Petty got the Big chicken Dinner for deserting.

by Atomic Johnny March 30, 2005

amateur night

Naval term for the day after payday, when nothing seems to go right, especially shipboard evolutions.

Damn! tomorrows gonna' be amateur night.

by Atomic Johnny March 30, 2005

sweat grenade

Someone who sweats profusely. Fat boys are sweat grenades when active.

I was a sweat grenade after that workout yesterday.

by Atomic Johnny March 30, 2005

donkey dick

Naval Term. - (1) The nozzle of an inline proportioner in a firefighting hose line for AFFF. (2) The inflated tube that holds up the center of the roof of a lifeboat. (3) The protruding sensor boom of the MAD gear aboard the P-2 Neptune and P-3 Orion. Note: this term is also used for literally dozens of other objects in the naval service.

Hand me that donkey dick over there!

by Atomic Johnny May 13, 2005