"Z" was a designation for an order given to darken the ship. The order was "Now set Dog Zebra". No lights were permitted outside of the ship. No external smoking, no doors or hatches were allowed to be open which would let internal light out side. " dog" means Lockdown with the levers (DOGS) around the door. Zebra was designated for set darken ship. USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Vet Anon
"Z" was a designation for an order given to darken the ship. The order was "Now set Dog Zebra". No lights were permitted outside of the ship. No external smoking, no doors or hatches were allowed to be open which would let internal light out side. " dog" means Lockdown with the levers (DOGS) around the door. Zebra was designated for set darken ship. USS Enterprise (CVN-65) Vet Anon >>15754967
Good point. I was in the Engine Rooms so I didn't topside much anyways. 30+ years ago now.