Color are observed when and how?
Observed at 0800 and sunset daily. The flag is raised smartly and lowered ceremoniously. When at half-mast, flag is raised smarty to top and lowered ceremoniously to half-mast (reversed for lowering).
Who does the Geneva convention protect?
- Military sick and wounded in the field
- Shipwrecked military
- Prisoners of war
- Civilians in armed conflict
What are the four parts of the U.S. constitution?
1) Preamble
2) Articles
3) Amendments
4) Bill of rights
How are mistakes corrected in log book?
Mistakes are corrected by one-line and initial
How long is PFA waived postpartum?
12 months
Enlisted occupational specialty
What is rating?
What is a legal (lawful) order?
- Within authority of the issuing officer
- presumption of legality
- Related to military duty, morale, or discipline
- The executing member must have knowledge of the order (must be understandable and specific)
What was Germany's naval strategy during WWI and WWII?
Guerre d'core; Use of submarine (U-boat) warfare targeting supply lines
Confidential reporting of sexual assault that does not trigger an investigation.
What is a restricted report?
Resources for financial planning
-Fleet and Family Services
-Military OneSource
-Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society
Flag order of precedence (Left to Right)
U.S. Ensign, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard
What are the principles of the constitutional paradigm?
I- Hierarchy of Loyalties
II- Resolve before acting
III- Resolve, Remove, Resign
IV- Choose to disobey
Who is responsible for providing fully trained combatants to operational commanders?
Chief of Naval Operations
A systematic, decision making process used to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources
What is Operational Risk Management (ORM)?
Who is Family Care Plan required for and what does it include?
It must include designated short- and long-term caregivers, legal documentation such as power of attorney, financial agreements, medical and educational information for dependents, and clear instructions to ensure proper care during the service members absence.
Who can take command at sea?
Unrestricted line officers; Surface Warfare Officers (SWO), submarine officer, Naval aviator/flight officer
What are the five different types of legal searches?
1) Probable Cause
2) Consent
3) Incident to arrest
4) Command-authorized search
5) Inspection
What is the purpose of the U.S. constitution?
- Supreme law of the land
- Underpinning of the government and legal system
- Basis of new laws
Uses official channels such as the inspector general, equal opportunity programs, or legal systems when issues cannot be resolved informally or involve serious misconduct
What is Formal Resolution
What is EFMP and when should it be updated?
Exceptional Family Member Program
Upon PCS, 12 months prior to negotiating orders, every 3 years and when condition changes or diagnosis are made
What is the Navy Ethos and Navy core values? Why do we have them?
Defines identity, commitment, and warrior mindset of sailors
Honor, Courage, and Commitment. These core values provide an ethical foundation, standardize behavior across the force, snd build trust with both chain of command and civilians
What is the purpose of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) and what are the four main tenants?
Law governing conduct when engaged in armed conflict.
Four main tenants: 1) Military necessity, 2) Prohibit unnecessary suffering, 3) Proportionality, 4) Discrimination
Who is the Joint Chief of Staff?
Principle advisor to President of the United States (POTUS) and National Security Council (NSC)
Senior most Uniformed member of the armed forces
What is the reference number to the Navy Correspondence manual, what is it, and what does it govern?
SECNAV M-5216.5; it is an official guide that standardizes how the Navy communicated in writing and it governs memos, standard letter, emails, reports, and messages.
What is the Navy Reserve Mission and what are some different types of reservists?
Mission: To deliver strategic depth and operational capacity to Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Forces
SELRES: Selected Reserve (Drilling)
IRR: Individual Ready Reserve (Non-drilling)
TAR: Reservist serving full time (Active duty)