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19 Cards in this Set
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Recite the sailors creed |
I am a united States sailor I will support and defend the constitution of the united States of America and obey the orders of those appointed over me I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world I proudly serve my country Navy combat team with honor, courage , and commitment I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all |
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What are the navy's core values |
Honor, courage, commitment Honor- I will bear true faith and allegiance Courage- I will support and defend Commitment- I will obey the orders of those appointed over me |
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What is the 1st general order |
To take charge of this post and all government property in view |
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What is your 2nd general order |
To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert and observe everything that takes place within sight or hearing |
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What is your 3rd general order |
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce |
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What is your 4th general order |
To repeat all calls to posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own |
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What is the 5th general order |
To quit my post only when properly relieved |
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What is the 6th general order |
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only |
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What is the 7th general order |
To talk to no one except in the line of duty |
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What is the 8th general order |
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder |
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What is the 9th general order |
To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions |
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What is the 10th general order |
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased |
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What is the 11th general order |
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging. To challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority |
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What three major classes of warships existed at the interception of the Navy |
1. Ships of the line - 64-100+ guns 2. Frigates - 28-44 guns 3. Sloops of war - small sailing warships with 10-20 guns |
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What is the oldest US Navy commissioned vessel? |
USS Constitution |
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When is the Navy's birthday |
October 13, 1775 |
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Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy |
- The second continental Congress met on May 10, 1775. - the colonists were already fighting the British. Before long, it was clear that if the colonies were to survive, a Navy was necessary. - therefore on October 13, 1775, the second continental Congress authorized the purchase of two vessels - US Navy was born |
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What was the first Navy ship named after an enlisted man? |
-The Osmond Ingram (DD 225) launched on February 28, 1919 - named for the first enlisted man killed in action when the destroyer Cassin (DD 43) was torpedoed on October 1917
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