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25 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following were naval vessels in the early 19th century?
• Frigates • Sloops of war • Ships of the line • All of the above |
All of the above
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At various times during the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the peak number of vessels that were operating at any one time?
• 27 • 15 • 45 • 32 |
27
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When a naval ship is in port or at anchor, the union jack is flown from what location?
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The jackstaff
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John Paul Jones is often referred to as the “father of our highest naval traditions” because of the example he set as an officer during the Revolutionary War. He is also famous because of which of the following accomplishments?
• His capture of the HMS Nancy • His victory over the HMS Serapis • His appointment as the first U.S. Navy admiral • His selection as the first commander in chief |
His victory over the HMS Serapis
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Aboard ship, a man overboard is indicated by what emergency/warning flag?
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Oscar
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Which of the following statements defines the term “colors”?
• Colors are lights on the flagstaff • Colors give recognition of codes • Colors consist of our national ensign along with the union jack • Colors are the flags of foreign ships |
Colors consist of our national ensign along with the union jack
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Where is a list of special flags and pennants normally posted as a ready reference for watch standers?
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Quarterdeck area
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Which of the following flags are half-masted at the death of the CO?
• National ensign • Union jack • Commission pennant • Each of the above |
Each of the above
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The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?
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2
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What country was the first to recognize the “Stars and Stripes”?
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France
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An officer in command entitled to a personal flag is embarked in a boat on an official mission. Where should the pennant be flown?
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In the bow
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On small ships, personnel from what watch are responsible for hoisting and hauling down absentee pennants?
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Quarterdeck watch
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What ship was the first warfare submarine?
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Turtle
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Which of the following persons is authorized to pass calls over the 1MC?
• OOD • XO • CO • Each of the above |
Each of the above
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What type of ships did privateers typically sail?
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Schooners
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On large ships, what person is responsible for making sure that special flags or pennants are displayed to indicate changing events aboard ship?
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Duty signalman
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What administrative flag is flown in port to indicate the ship has ready duty?
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Romeo
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When under way, the national ensign is normally flown from what location?
• The flagstaff • The aftermast • The gaff • The jackstaff |
The gaff
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The U.S. Navy flag is flown in which of the following situations?
• At official ceremonies or official public gatherings when the Navy is officially a participant • In parades • In official Navy occasions • Each of the above |
Each of the above
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Which of the following ships has the distinction of being the U.S. Navy’s first flagship?
• Hornet • Alfred • Providence • Wasp |
Alfred
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What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy?
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Oct 13th, 1775
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What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?
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Ships of the line
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Which of the following types of flags and pennants is/are used by the Navy?
• Substitute flags • Numeral pennants • International alphabet flags • All of the above |
All of the above
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What is the purpose of the 20MC announcing system?
• Radio room announcing system • Combat information announcing system • Captain’s command announcing system • Flag officer’s command announcing system |
Combat information announcing system
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What administrative flag is used to recall all personnel to the ship?
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Papa
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