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43 Cards in this Set
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Define the term Courtesy.
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Courtesy—an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others
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Define the term Custom.
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Custom—a usual way of acting in a situation that has been practiced so long that it has the force of law
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What is the most common form of saluting?
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The hand salute is the most common form of salute.
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When in uniform, Navy personnel salute which of the following persons/things?
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When in uniform, Navy personnel salute the flag, anthem, and officers.
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Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a _____.
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Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
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What procedure should you follow when boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign?
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When boarding a ship in which the national ensign is flying, you should—
a. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of brow b. Face the ensign and salute c. Salute the OOD and request permission to come aboard. |
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As a sentry at a gangway, when should you render a salute?
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As a sentry at a gangway, you should render a salute—
a. To all officers going or coming over the side b. When passing or being passed by officers close aboard in boats |
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List the three rifle salutes.
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The three rifle salutes are—
a. Present arms b. Rifle salute at order arms c. Rifle salute at right shoulder arms |
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Define the term honors.
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Honors are salutes rendered to ships, high-ranking individuals, and nations.
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Name the passing honors for the President of the United States?
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Manning the rail is a passing honor rendered to the President of the United States.
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A ruler of a country recognized by the United States rates which of the following gun salutes?
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A ruler of a country recognized by the United States rates a 21-gun salute.
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Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering at sunset are known as _____.
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Hoisting and lowering the national flag at 0800 and sunset are known as morning colors and evening colors.
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Define the term shifting the colors.
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Shifting the colors—as a ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted from its in-port position on the stern to its at-sea position on the mainmast.
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What is the significance of national flags flown at half-mast (half-staff ashore)?
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National flags flown at half-mast are internationally recognized symbols of mourning.
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You are indoors for an event, and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed. What should you do: when in uniform and covered—, when in uniform and uncovered—, and when in civilian clothes—
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When indoors at an event and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed, you should—
a. In uniform and covered—render a hand salute b. In uniform and uncovered—stand at attention c. In civilian clothes—place your hand over your heart |
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What is the quarterdeck?
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The quarterdeck is an area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for official and ceremonial functions.
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Aboard ship, how is the CO addressed?
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Aboard ship, the CO is addressed as captain, regardless of rank.
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Which of the following characteristics define a custom?
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A) An act that is continued consistently over a long period of time
B) A well-defined and uniformly followed act C) A generally accepted act not opposed to a statute, lawful regulation, or order |
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When in uniform, Navy personnel are required to salute during what situations?
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A) Meeting officers
B) Hearing the national anthem C) Approaching the national ensign |
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In a normal situation, how many paces from the person being saluted should the hand salute be rendered?
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Six
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You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occurs?
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When in complete uniform and your right hand is injured
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Salutes are rendered to all officers of the U.S. and foreign armed services. Officers belonging to which of the following organizations are also entitled to salutes?
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A) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
B) Public Health Service |
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When going aboard ship that’s flying the national ensign, you must stop on the upper platform on the accommodation ladder or the shipboard end of the brow and take which of the following actions first?
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Face the national ensign and salute
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While standing a sentry box, you are approached by an officer. What type of rifle salute should you render?
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Present arms
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You are not required to salute in which situations?
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When guarding prisoners and an officer passes within saluting distance
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The term honors is defined by which of the following statements?
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Salutes rendered by a ship, unit, post, station, or an individual to high-ranking individuals, other ships, or nations
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Passing honors for ships are exchanged when ships pass within what distance?
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600 yards
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Passing honors for boats are exchanged when boats pass within what distance?
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400 yards
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Your ship is about to render honors to another ship passing close aboard to starboard. In what order are the appropriate whistle signals given?
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One blast, one blast, two blasts, three blasts
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A crew is paraded at quarters on which of the following occasions?
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When the ship is returning from an extended deployment
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Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?
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5 seconds
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On which special occasions is a 21-gun salute fired at 1-minute intervals?
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A) Memorial Day
B) President’s Day C) Independence Day |
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Which phrase defines the term ceremony?
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A formal act performed on a public occasion
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Aboard ship, how many minutes before morning and evening colors is the PREP pennant hoisted?
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5 minutes
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On Navy ships not under way, where is the union jack displayed?
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The jack staff on the bow
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A commissioning or command pennant is half-masted only under which conditions?
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When the commanding officer or unit commander dies
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Which naval customs is observed in the U.S. Navy by ships that are under way?
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The national ensign is flown day and night
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The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in which of the following ways?
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Hoisted smartly, lowered ceremoniously
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If you are in uniform and covered, how do you render honors when the national anthem is played indoors but the flag is not displayed?
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Hand salute at attention while facing the music
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When the national anthem is being played, Sailors in a boat must adhere to which rules?
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Only the boat officer (or, if absent, the coxswain) salutes; all others remain seated at attention
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What march does the Navy band play to honor the President of the United States?
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“Hail to the Chief”
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Upon entering an area where Christian divine services are being held, you, as messenger of the watch, should take what action?
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Uncover only
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An enlisted person and two officers are about to board a boat. Which of the following procedures should the enlisted person follow in entering the boat?
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Board first and sit forward, leaving room aft for the officers
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