Navy History
"Take Her Down " - these famous words were spo- ken by Commander H. W. Gilmore as he lay wounded on the deck of which submarine in WWII?
USS Growler
What is the mode of operation when one station is in simplex mode and the other is in a 2 channel configuration for send and receive?
semiduplex
ANDVT
advanced narrow band digital voice terminal
A person transitioning to the Fleet Reserve or retiring should begin Transition Goals, Plans, and Success services what minimum number of months prior to transition?
24 months
What are the 6 enlisted uniforms?
Name the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.
USS NAUTILUS
What transmitter types (modes) are used for basic communication.
cw, am, fm, ssb
AWOL
absent without leave
When a Sailor accepts a split tour, he must complete what total number of months?
24 months
What will a Rear Admiral lower half wear on their sleeve
one 2 inch stripe
What ship was the first warfare submarine?
The Turtle
how does a receiver accomplish the squelch function?
blocks the detector or amplifier where there is no signal.
LWOP
Leave without pay
When a sailor has more than 15 months remaining before his projected rotation date (PRD), the Sailor's Career Development Board will be held at what level?
Departmental
What is the maximum length that the mustache can be?
1/2 inch
The U.S. Congress bestowed the title "Admiral of the Navy" upon just one person. Who was it?
George Dewey
changes in receiver input strength due to changing atmospheric conditions is described by what?
fading
CBNRE
chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and/or explosive
On Navy evaluations, knowledge of military courtesies is marked in what block
Military bearing
Who is responsible for the uniform policy afloat?
Senior Officer Present (SOPA)
Which U.S. Battleship was converted into a Crane Ship?
USS Kearsarge
what technique is used to increase the range of VHF?
Tropospheric Scatter
DFAS
defense finance and accounting system
What person in the chain of command regulates leave and liberty?
Department Head
who is the Uniform Board guided and established by?
Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).