General
goat locker
What does goat locker mean?
The lounge, mess, or quarters aboard ship reserved for Chief Petty Officers, off-limits to junior sailors.
"You won't find a junior enlisted anywhere near the goat locker."
Origin
US Navy slang; 'goats' being an old nickname for the senior chiefs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'goat locker'?
It's the lounge, mess, or quarters aboard a Navy ship reserved for Chief Petty Officers and off-limits to junior sailors.
Why is it called the goat locker?
'Goats' is an old Navy nickname for the senior chiefs, so their private space became the 'goat locker.'
Can junior sailors enter the goat locker?
No — it's the chiefs' domain, and junior enlisted are generally not welcome without invitation.
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