Operator haze

The hazy crust that layers the operators kit, uniform, hat, or gloves. This haze is formed over time from sea spray, sweat, blood, tears, dip spit, and in extreme circumstances semen. To his teammates it is a sign of experience, knowledge, and grit. To the head-shed it symbolizes poor decision making and filth.

“Who left their hat on the boat?”
“Look at the operator haze on that, I’ll bet it’s Chief’s”