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Looking for a specific term or word

#1 · September 23, 2019, 12:58 pm

I'm looking for a specific word or term which is used by the military forces, more specifically the Navy, on a person who would jump the line of command to go and report a problem, which could've been sorted out in his own unit, or even by his direct commanding officer. It will be a derogatory term.

Now in this scenario, a member of a Navy unit is being bullied. Not wanting to go and declare this, as he will be seen as ???, he remains silent, even if it is to his own detriment.

It's not a snitch or a whistle-blower.

I truly hope this make sense, as I don't really know how to explain it differently.

Thanking everyone in advance for any help coming my way. :-)

#2 · September 23, 2019, 7:39 pm

I asked Hubby because I didn't know the answer. He just called out from the office 'A chain yanker!'.

Use the term with all goodwill.

Thank you,

Also: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Glossary_of_U.S._Navy_slang

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#3 · September 24, 2019, 11:19 am

Thank you so much, Ladyholder. The information is much appreciated and the link to the Navy Slang even more!

#4 · December 4, 2019, 12:43 pm

Quote from Ladyholder McCaffrey on September 23, 2019, 7:39 pm

I asked Hubby because I didn't know the answer. He just called out from the office 'A chain yanker!'.

Use the term with all goodwill.

Thank you,

LH

Also: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Glossary_of_U.S._Navy_slang

Did he say why that specific term...?

#5 · December 16, 2019, 6:56 pm

Maybe because going above your direct commanding officer is "jumping the chain," referencing the chain of command.

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Looking for a specific term or word