Naval Knowledge

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What are the core values of the navy

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Honor, courage, commitment

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1st order

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To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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2nd order

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To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

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3rd order

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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

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4th order

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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the Guardhouse than my own

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5th order

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To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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6th order

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To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

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7th order

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To talk to no one except In the line of duty.

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8th order

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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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9th order

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To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instruction.

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10th order

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To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

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11th order

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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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Sailor's Creed

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I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who came before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

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RTC Maxim

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I will not lie, cheat, or steal not tolerate those among us who do.

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Adrift

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Loose from moorings and out of control

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Aft-end

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Near or toward the stern of the vessel

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All hands

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The entire ship's company, both officer an enlisted

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Allotment

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An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay

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Aye-aye

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Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will comply"

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Barracks

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Building where Sailors live

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Below

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Downstairs

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Brightwork

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Brass or shinny metal kept polished rather then painted

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Bunk or rack

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Bed

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Buoy

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An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object

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Carry on

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An order to resume work or duties

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Cast off

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To throw off; to let go; to unfurl

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Chain locker

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Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed

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Chit, chit book

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Coupon or receipt book

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Chow hall (mess deck)

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Place to eat.

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Colors

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Raising or lowering of a national galf, Ceremonies held at 0800 and sunset for hoisting and hauling down the national ensign

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Deep six

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To dispose of by throwing over the side

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Ensign

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National flag; commissioned officer between the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and Lieutenant Junior Grade

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Fast

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Snugly secures

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Fathom

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A unit of length (equal to 6 feet) used for measuring the depth of water

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Flag officer

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Any commissioned offer in pay grade O-7 or above

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Galley

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Kitchen

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Gangway

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An opening in a bulwark or lifetime that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way

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Gear locker

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Storage room

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Geedunk

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Candy, gum or cafeteria

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General orders

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Battle stations

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Liberty

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Permission to leave the base ( usually for not more than 48 hours)

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Lifeline

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Lines erected around the weather decks of a ship to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side

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Overhead

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Ceiling

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Passageway

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Hallway

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Quarters

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Assembling of all hands for muster, instruction, and inspection

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Rating

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A job specialty title

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Reveille

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Wake up, start a new day

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Scullery

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Place to wash dishes

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Scuttlebutt

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Drinking fountain; a rumor

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Secure

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Lock, put away or stop work

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Sickbay

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Hospital or medical clinic

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Swab

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Mop

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Taps

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Time to sleep, end of the day

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Tattoo

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Five minutes before taps

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Topside

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Upstairs

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Turn to

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Begin work

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Working aloft

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Working above the highest deck; generally performing maintenance on the ship's mast

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A

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Alfa

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K

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Kilo

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L

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Lima

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M

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Mike

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N

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November

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O

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Oscar

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P

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Papa

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Q

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Quebec

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R

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Romeo

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S

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Sierra

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T

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Tango

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B

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Bravo

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U

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Uniform

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V

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Victor

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W

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Whiskey

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X

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X-Ray

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Y

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Yankee

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Z

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Zulu

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C

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Charlie

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D

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Delta

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E

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Echo

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F

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Foxtrot

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G

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Golf

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H

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Hotel

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I

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India

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J

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Juliet