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What is an us navy snipe?
A "Snipe" in the Navy is an enlisted person in an engineering rating, specifically those rates that work below the waterline in Engineering Main Propulsion spaces. They include Machinist's Mates, Boiler Techs and Electrician's Mate.
How did engineers in the navy get the nickname snipe?
From an Engineering officer named John Snipe. There was a lot of difficulty in maintaining discipline on a ship and having a clear line of command. The engineering officer was responsible for keeping the ship running, but dependent on the supply group and others for their needs. John Snipe demanded equal berthing and quarters for his team and eventually got it. He's crew was known as Snipe's and that was shortened to Snipe.
Is a snipe real?
Snipes are a type of bird ; see related link below .
Is the snipe bird extinct?
Snipe are not real. They do not exist. __ Hate to be contrary, but there are approx 25 birds in the Snipe family, ranging from the Common Snipe to the Jack Snipes. Here are some more:Solitary Snipe, Gallinago solitaria Latham's Snipe, Gallinago hardwickii Wood Snipe, Gallinago nemoricola Pin-tailed Snipe, Gallinago stenura Swinhoe's Snipe, Gallinago megala African Snipe, Gallinago nigripennis Madagascar Snipe, Gallinago macrodactyla Great Snipe, Gallinago media Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinago Wilson's Snipe, Gallinago delicata South American Snipe, Gallinago paraguaiae Puna Snipe, Gallinago andina Noble Snipe, Gallinago nobilis Giant Snipe, Gallinago undulata Fuegian Snipe, Gallinago stricklandii Andean Snipe, Gallinago jamesoni Imperial Snipe, Gallinago imperialis
What is navy term for floor?
Deck. "Hit the deck" = "Get on the floor" etc.
What is an informal name for a sailor in the Navy?
A Seaman is the correct informal term for a Navy officer. Informal term for a sailor in the US Navy is "bluejacket".
How much do snipers make in a day?
Depends on who they have to snipe and if they successfully snipe them or it and who is paying them to snipe
What is a group of snipe called?
A wisp of snipe
Is snipe a mammal or bird?
A snipe is a bird.
Is the snipe bird endangered?
yes. the snipe extinct!
How long is one term in the navy?
A "standard" hitch in the Navy is 4 years.
What is the navy term for door?
Hatch
