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The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known as
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Dipping
What detail group or individual wears a prescribed uniform that includes white leggings and a white or blue ascot?
Ceremonial Guard
In relation to morning colors, at what time is PREP hoisted?
0755
Lining up a ship's crew at regular intervals along the edges of all exposed weather decks is known by what term?
Manning the rails
While in uniform and covered, you are approaching an officer from behind. Before overtaking him, you should a) take what action and b) make what request?
a) hand salute b) "by your leave, sir"
Which of the following situations does NOT require you to render a hand salute?
Meeting an officer in a public transportation vehicle
You salute a Navy Commander, but he ahs not returned your salute. You should hold you salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces?
Six
An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect describes what term?
Courtesy
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command pennant from no more than what total number of vessels?
One
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur?
Your right hand is injured
During the 18th century, battleships were classified as what type of ship?
Ships of the line
Which person served as an advocate for "sea power", the need or a large and powerful Navy, and the importance of understanding Navy needs?
Alfred T. Mahan
When the U.S. Navy Department was established, what person was the President of the United States?
John Adams
Which of the following ships was the first nuclear-powered carrier?
USS Enterprise
On December 16, 1907 the great white fleet let Hampton roads on a cruise around the world to show the flag and to demonstrate what attribute?
Strength
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
Lake Erie
During WWII, Japanese loss of what island(s) hearled the end of the war in the Pacific?
Iwo jima
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Coral Sea?
Fought entirely with aircraft
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind while submerged?
Periscope
John Paul Jones was the commander of what ship that brought the war to British waters in 1778 and captured a number of ships?
USS Ranger
You should render a salute in which of the following cases?
When in command of a formation
A Sailor standing in the right flank position when given the command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand and arm in b) what position?
a) straight ahead b)left hand on hip
Which of the following phrases describes a ceremony?
A formal act performed in public
Which of the following phrases describes a custom?
A way of acting
Which of the following pennants is hoisted above the National Ensign?
Church
When you receive a verbal order from an officer, what is the most appropriate response?
Aye aye sir/ma'am
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except on Sunday's, side boys should be paraded during what times?
0800 to sunset
An officer is approaching a working party. Rendering a salute is the responsibility of what individual(s)?
The person in charge of the work party only [Show Less]