Navy History
Navy Customs
Uniform Regs
Genuines Around the Region
Navy Terms
100

When and where the US Navy was established?

October 13, 1775, Philadelphia, PA.

100

The meaning of Red, White and Blue on the US Flag

Courage, Liberty and Loyalty

100

What is the maximum length that the mustache can be?

1/2 inch

100

LSCS, prior Marine, NOSC Columbus

More Honorable Genuine Senior Chief Daniel Spenn

100

A special pennant flown to indicate the absence of a ship's commanding officer, admiral, his chief-of-staff, or an officer whose flag is nonetheless flying

absentee pennant

200

When the US Naval Reserves was established.

March 3, 1915

200

Who names the ships of the U.S. Navy?

Secretary of the Navy.

200

What is the maximum length a man can have his hair?

4 inches

200

ISC, Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership, First Officer with United Airlines.

Honorable Genuine Chief Swezey

200

Any place suitable for a ship to anchor, often an area of a port or harbor.

anchorage

300

In WWII, he was the captain of Patrol Boat 109.

John F. Kennedy

300

What is the sequence of events for raising the National Ensign at half mast?

Hoist briskly to the peak, then lowered ceremoniously to the half-mast position.

300

What NAVPERS is the Uniform regs found in?

15665

300

BMC, Currently deployed, IT field as a consultant working with hospitals.

Honorable Genuine Chief Peter Maynard

300

A sailor stationed in the crow's nest.

barellman

400

The two individuals who created Anchors Aweigh

Midshipmen Alfred Miles and LT Charles Zimmermann

400

What is General Order No. 409?

Established/authorized the pay of Chief Petty Officers.

400

What colors are authorized for contact lenses?

blue / green / or brown

400

ENC, NOSC Cincinnati, rebuilds English motorcycles, rides American motorcycles.

Honorable Genuine Chief Michael Tighe

400

Unpowered Great Lakes vessels, usually a fully loaded schooner, barge, or steamer barge, towed by a larger steamer that would often tow more than one barge.

Consort

500

The first Medal of Honor recipient during WWII.

Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone 

500

Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?


5 seconds

500

Backpacks shall be worn on what shoulder when in the service working uniform"

over the left shoulder or both, but not only on the right

500

AVCM, audio video systems designer, hobbies include grilling and smoking meats

Most Honorable Genuine Master Chief Matt Ayers.

500

A large metal cross-frame on which vessels are placed at high water for examination, cleaning, and repairs after the tide falls.

gridiron