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19 Cards in this Set
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Define courtesy.
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An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others.
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Define Custom.
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A usual way of acting ina situation that has been practiced so long that it has the force of law.
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Name a required act of military courtesy.
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A salute is a required act of military courtesy.
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What is the most common form of saluting?
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Hand Salute.
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When in uniform, Navy personnel salute which of the following persons/things?
a. Flag b. Anthem c. Officers d. Each of the above |
D. Each of the above.
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True or False. Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
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True.
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As an enlisted person who should you salute?
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All officers.
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What procedure should you follow when boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign?
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1. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accomodation ladder or end of brow.
2. Face the ensign and salute. 3. Salute the OOD. |
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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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List the 3 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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Define the term honors.
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Honors are salutes rendered to ships, high-ranking individuals, and nations.
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Name the passing honors for the President of the USA.
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Manning the rail is a passing honr rendered to the president of the usa.
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A ruler of a country recognized by the USA rates which of the following gun salutes?
a. 5 b. 17 c. 21 |
21 Gun salute
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Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering at sunset are known as?
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Morning and evening colors.
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Define the term shifting the colors.
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As a ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted from ins in-port position on the stern to its at-sea position on the mainmast.
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You are indoors for an event and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed. What should you do-
a. when in uniform and covered b. when in uniform and uncovered c. when in civilian attire. |
a. render a hand salute
b. stand at attention c. place your hand over your heart. |
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What is the significance of national flags flown at half mast(half staff ashore)?
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Internationally recognized symbols of mourning.
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What is the quarterdeck?
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An area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for offcial and ceremonial functions.
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Aboard ship, how is the CO addressed?
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As captian regardless of paygrade.
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