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29 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following characteristics define |
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1. An act that is continued consistently over a long period of time 2. A well-defined and uniformly followed act 3. A generally accepted act not opposed to a statute, lawful regulation, or order |
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Of the following salutes, which one is the
most common? |
hand |
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When in uniform, Navy personnel are
required to salute when which of the following situations occurs? |
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1. Meeting officers 2. Hearing the national anthem 3. 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? |
6
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You may salute with your left hand when
which of the following situations occurs? |
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? |
both: |
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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? |
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? |
Present arms |
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You are not required to salute in which
of the following situations? |
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? |
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? |
600 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? |
One blast, one blast, two blasts, three |
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A crew is paraded at quarters on which of the
following occasions? |
When the ship is returning from an
extended deployment |
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Gun salutes are normally fired at what time
interval? |
5 seconds
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On which of the following special occasions
is a 21-gun salute fired at 1-minute intervals? |
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1. Memorial Day 2. President’s Day 3. Independence Day |
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Which of the following phrases defines
the term ceremony? |
A formal act performed on a public |
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On Navy ships not under way, where is
the union jack displayed? |
The jack staff on the bow
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A commissioning or command pennant is
half-masted only under which, if any, of the following conditions? |
When the commanding officer or unit |
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Which of the following naval customs is
observed in the U.S. Navy by ships that are under way? |
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? |
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? |
Hand salute at attention while facing the |
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When the national anthem is being played, |
Only the boat officer (or, if absent, the |
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What march does the Navy band play to honor |
“Hail to the Chief”
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Upon entering an area where Christian divine |
Uncover only
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Passing honors for boats are exchanged
when boats pass within what distance? |
400 yards
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Aboard ship, how many minutes before |
5 minutes
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An enlisted person and two officers are about |
Board first and sit forward, leaving room
aft for the officers (better seats are aft: no spray) |
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The Three Rifle Salutes:
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1. Present Arms
2. at Order Arms 3. at Right Shoulder Arms |
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What is "Shifting the Colors"?
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The ensign is moved from in -port position on the stern to underway position on the mainmast.
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