Ceremonies
Chapter 9 Miscellany
Etiqutte
Customs and Courtesies
Saluting
100
Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering at sunset are known as?
Hoisting and lowering the national flag at 0800 and sunset are known as morning colors and evening colors.
100
What is the most common form of saluting?
The hand salute is the most common form of salute.
100
What is required to do when as you are entering the wardroom or mess hall and there are personnel eating?
Remove your cover.
100
Name a required act of military courtesy.
A salute is a required act of military courtesy.
100
True or false. Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
True: the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
200
How would take the flag down from the flag poll when already at half-mast?
Raise it to the top, then lower ceremoniously.
200
True or false: It is not required of you to salute a officer from a foreign nation?
False. It is required that you salute officers from foreign nations.
200
On board a ship what is the CO of that ship named as?
The CO of a ship is named "Captain" even if the CO is a Commander.
200
Before the "passing honors" commences a horn is blasted, which does each number of blasts signify for all personnel to do? a. one blast- b. two blasts-
a. one blast- attention to starbord b. two blasts- attention to port
200
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
300
If the National Ensign has not yet been flown for the day, how would you raise the flag to half mast?
Raise smartley to the top, and lower ceremoniously.
300
How many minutes is the prepatory (Prep) penannt flown before morning and evening colors?
Five minutes before morning and evening colors, the prep penannt should be flown.
300
What is the quarterdeck?
The quarterdeck is an area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for official and ceremonial functions.
300
Define the following terms. a. Courtesy— b. Custom—
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
300
In which three of the situations would a hand salute NOT be required? a. when uncovered b. when in ranks c. when holding a rifle d. when overtaking a senior from behind e. when under actual or simulated combat
a. when uncovered (acknowledge their presence and clear way) b. when in ranks (detail leader salutes only) e. when under actual or simulated combat
400
Define the term shifting the colors.
Shifting the colors—as a ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted from its in-port position on the stern to its at-sea position on the mainmast.
400
True or false: The union jack is flown at half mast when the ensign is flown at half mast in port?
True. The union jack is flown at half mast when the national ensign is flown at half mast.
400
The basic rule of etiquette for entering airplanes, boats, and vehicles is when you have junior and senior personel entering is...
Seniors in last and out first.
400
In terms of "passing honors"(when a ship passes another ship within 600 yards) what is the customs when you hear each number of blasts of the horn after you have assembled on port or starbord side? a. one blast- b. two blast- c. three blast-
a. one blast- salute b. two blast- end salute c. three blast- carry on
400
Name the three rifle salutes.
a. Present arms- b. At order arms- c. At right shoulder arms-
500
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 clothes—
a. In uniform and covered—render a hand salute b. In uniform and uncovered—stand at attention c. In civilian clothes—place your hand over your heart
500
Ships not underway fly the union jack on the jackstaff where?
On the bow end of the ship. The union jack is the blue rectangular flag with the white stars.
500
As a watchstander what is considered bad etiquette as a non watch stander? Pick three out of the five. a. passing through b. avoiding the quarterdeck unless if needed c. appearing not in a uniform d. avoiding drinking or eating anything e. being loud and in sloppy form
a. passing through c. appearing not in a uniform e. being loud and in sloppy form
500
What procedure should you follow when boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign? a. b. c.
a. Stop on reaching the upper platformof the accommodation ladder or end of brow b. Face the ensign and salute c. Salute the OOD and ask permission to come aboard.
500
On Presidents Day, Memorial Day, and Indepenadance Day a 21 gun salute is held. At what time does the ceremony commence and what time interval is each shot fired?
The ceremony commences at 1200 and shots are fired at 1-minutes intervals commencing the 21 gun salute at 1220.
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