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26 Cards in this Set
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223. Define the following terms:
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a. Courtesy - an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others
b. 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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224. Name a required act of military courtesy
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- Salute
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225. What is the most common form of saluting?
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- The hand salute
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226. When in uniform, Navy personnel salute which of the following persons/things?
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- Flag, anthem and officers
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227. True or False. Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word or greeting.
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TRUE
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228. As an enlisted person, who should you salute?
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- All officers
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229. What procedure should you follow when boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign?
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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 |
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230. As a sentry at a gangway, when should you render a salute?
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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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231. List the three rifle salutes
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a. Present arms
b. Rifle salute at order arms c. Rifle salute at right shoulder arms |
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232. Define the term honors
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- Honors are salutes rendered to ships, high ranking individuals, and nations
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233. Name the passing honors for the President of the United States.
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- Manning the rail
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234. A ruler of a country recognized by the United States rates which gun salute?
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- 21 gun
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235. Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering at sunset are know as ______
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- Morning and Evening colors
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236. Define the term shifting the colors.
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- As a shift gets underway, the ensign is shifted from its in-port position on the stern side to its at-sea position on the mainmast
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237. What is the significance of national flags flown at half-mast (half-staff ashore)?
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- Internationally recognized symbol of mourning
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238. You are indoors for an event, and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed. What should you do?
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a. When in uniform and covered - Render a hand salute
b. When in uniform and uncovered - Place your hand over heart c. When in civilian clothes - Place your hand over your heart |
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239. What is a quarterdeck?
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- An area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for official and ceremonial functions
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240. Aboard ship, how is the CO addressed?
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- As Captain, regardless of rank
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233. Name the passing honors for the President of the United States.
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- Manning the rail
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234. A ruler of a country recognized by the United States rates which gun salute?
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- 21 gun
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235. Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering at sunset are know as ______
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- Morning and Evening colors
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236. Define the term shifting the colors.
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- As a shift gets underway, the ensign is shifted from its in-port position on the stern side to its at-sea position on the mainmast
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237. What is the significance of national flags flown at half-mast (half-staff ashore)?
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- Internationally recognized symbol of mourning
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238. You are indoors for an event, and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed. What should you do?
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a. When in uniform and covered - Render a hand salute
b. When in uniform and uncovered - Place your hand over heart c. When in civilian clothes - Place your hand over your heart |
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239. What is a quarterdeck?
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- An area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for official and ceremonial functions
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240. Aboard ship, how is the CO addressed?
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- As Captain, regardless of rank
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