Why Does The Navy Say Vampire?
Killing with CIWS!”; “Vampire” is NATO brevity code for an incoming anti-ship missile and CIWS is Close-In Weapon System (the 20mm rotary cannon turrets mounted on Navy warships used to defend against hostile aircraft and missile attack).
a hostile anti-ship missile
Vampire! ‘—three words that would send shivers down the spine of any ship’s captain. This is because ‘vampire’ is the US military’s brevity code for a hostile anti-ship missile.
What does Vampire mean in military?
NATO codeword for a hostile anti-ship cruise missile.
What is the vampire missile?
The Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment (VAMPIRE) is a portable kit that can be installed on most vehicles with a cargo bed for launching the advanced precision kill weapons system (APKWS) or other laser-guided munitions.
Hooyah is the battle cry used in the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard to build morale and signify verbal acknowledgment.
1. Squid. (especially Marines) generally called sailors. The term refers to the aquatic animal and how it can swim fast in a straight line but similar to inexperienced motorcyclists, have trouble quickly changing directions.
A “Tiger” is almost always a family member who is invited by a Sailor to sail with them from the final port of call on a long deployment to homeport. The Navy describes the purpose of a Tiger Cruise officially in the following way: www.rso.navy.mil/chaps/tigercruise/tigercruise.htm.
What is vampire slang for?
Although traditionally used to refer to the bloodsucking undead, you can use the noun vampire to describe someone who heartlessly preys on others — a blackmailer, or anyone else who just sucks the life out of you.
What does fangs mean in the military?
Fangs Out. To get aggressive. To go for the kill. “I saw the MiG and my fangs came out.” Flight Line.
What does it mean to be marked by a vampire?
Vampire’s can mark their victims if they are unable to make the kill. When marked each mark is noted for it’s unique qualities. The mark appears as a tattoo the size of a quarter. A person who has been marked is marked for a quality gene in their bodies granting vampires with certain powers.
What is the American vampire weapon?
VAMPIRE—short for Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Rocket Equipment—is a portable weapons system that can target combat drones from the bed of a pickup truck. The system is effective for both airborne and ground targets, according to its manufacturer, L3Harris.
How much does a vampire system cost?
roughly $27,500
They can be extremely accurate and cause minimal collateral damage. Each APKWS II round costs roughly $27,500 all-included (rocket motor, warhead, and guidance kit).
What vampire US gives Ukraine?
The U.S. is sending L3 Harris’ civilian vehicle-compatible VAMPIRE missile system to Ukraine to aid[+] Ukrainian forces are set receive a counter-air and surface-to-surface precision-guided missile system that they can use from the back of a pickup truck, an SUV or a trailer.
Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm.
Why do sailors say 2 6?
“Two, six, heave” is a phrase used to coordinate seamen’s pulling. As used by sailors, the person at the front of the team will typically call out the “two, six” part of the chant. During this phase all members move their hands up the line ready to pull.
In the United States Navy, “shipmate” is a term used by anyone in the Navy to reference anyone else in the Navy. It can be used with a range of connotations—most often as an expression of camaraderie, but also as a respectful way to address other crew members whose rank or naval rating is not clear.
Cake Eater: An officer.
Dolphins are trained to search for and mark the location of undersea mines that could threaten the safety of those on board military or civilian ships.
The “Bull Frog” title recognizes the UDT/SEAL operator with the greatest amount of cumulative service following completion of Underwater Demolition Team Replacement Accession (UDTRA) or Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, regardless of rank.
Commanding Officer’s Wife… COW! It’s just like the military to shorten everything and even have an acronym for a wive’s party.
The gray paint is a very effective means to keep a warship from being spotted in a wide variety of situations. Gray in some shade is the best color to blend in with the haze and prevent easy visual spotting and identification.
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