Maritime Operations Vocabulary

noun An officer in the army or navy responsible for providing quarters, rations, clothing, and other supplies

• The quartermaster is responsible for managing the supply and distribution of equipment and provisions.
• The quartermaster always has the best gear in stock.
• I heard the quartermaster is hooking us up with some extra rations.
• In this organization, the CEO is like the quartermaster, making sure everything is in order and running smoothly.

noun a common noun that refers to a specific place or location

• The pilot radioed in his position using the phonetic alphabet, stating 'Charlie Gulf'.
• I heard the pilot say 'Charlie Gulf' over the radio, I wonder what it means.
• The air traffic controller told the pilot to head towards 'Charlie Gulf' for a smooth landing.
• In the military operation, 'Charlie Gulf' was the code name for the final phase of the mission.