Naval History
The US Navy's birthday.
What is October 13, 1775
This custom is given as a sign of respect for commissioned officers.
What is the Hand Salute?
The US Navy's mascot.
Who is Bill the goat.
What ceremony marks the turnover of the commanding officers?
Change of command ceremony.
What is the front and rear of a ship called?
Bow and stern.
The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
What is the USS Enterprise?
What is the Navy term for a water fountain?
How many nautical miles does a swallow tattoo symbolize?
5,000 nautical miles underway.
When is morning and evening colors conducted?
0800 and sunset.
What year was NAVCONBRIG Charleston commissioned?
1989
This person is most decorated enlisted Sailor in U.S. Navy history.
Who is James E. Williams?
An original member of the ship's crew during commissioning.
Plank owner.
Traditionally, what day of the year is a unique deck log entry authorized and written.
What is New Years.
What is the ceremony for crossing the equator?
Shellback ceremony or crossing the line ceremony.
Who said the famous quote, "I have not yet begun to fight?"
John Paul Jones
Oldest commissioned ship and its nickname.
USS CONSTITUION, old ironsides
What's the official Navy song?
Anchors Aweigh.
Religious ceremony the ship bell can be used for.
What is baptism.
What sound is played at a military funeral or burial at sea?
Taps.
First nuclear-powered submarine.
USS Nautilus
While at anchor in Yemen, this ship was attacked by Al-Qaeda suicide-bombers, killing 17 and injuring 39 personnel.
What is the USS COLE?
A holiday in which a Navy ship, not underway, executes full-dress.
What is Presidents Day or Independence Day.
What is the old Naval term "Rock and Shoals."
"Rock and Shoals" refers to a historical set of naval laws that was later replaced by the UCMJ in 1951.
This is the first milestone/ceremony of a ship.
What is the keel-laying ceremony?
The 3 oldest rates in the US Navy.
BM, QM, GM