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15 Cards in this Set
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The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in which of the following ways?
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Hoisted smartly, lowered cermoniously
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When the national anthem is being played, Sailors in a boat must adhere to which of the following rules?
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Only the boat officer ( or, if absent, the coxswain) salutes; all others reamin seated at attention
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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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Which of the following terms defines the ceremony?
• A regular, expected action • A way of acting • A formal act performed on a publice occasion |
A formal act performed on a publice occasion
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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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Of the following salutes, which one• Gun
• Hand • Rifle • Ruffles and flourishes is the most common? |
Hand
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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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Which of the following naval customs is observed in the U. S. Navy by ships that are not under way?
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Morning and evening colors are held each day
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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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Upon entering an area where Christian divine services are being held, you as messenger of the watch should take which of the following actions?
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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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Passing honors for ships are exchanged when ships pass within what distance?
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600 yards
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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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Which of the following characteristics define a custom?
• An act that is continued consistently over a long period of time • A well-defined and uniformly followed act • A generally accepted act not opposed to a statute, lawful regulation or order • All of the answers |
All of the answers
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Salutes are rendered to all officers of the U.S. and foreign armed serivces. Officers belonging to which of the following organizations are also entitled to salutes?
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Public Health Service
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