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This ship, nicknamed "Old Ironsides", is the oldest ship commissioned in the US Navy.
What is the USS CONSTITUTION?
100
This custom is performed by junior ranks and given as a sign of respect for senior ranks.
What is the Hand Salute?
100

What command should be given to clear a passageway?

What is Gangway

100

Are men authorized to wear wigs or hairpieces?

What is YES. For cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement.

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These were the names of the first 6 ships commissioned by the US Navy.
What are the USS CHESEPEAKE, USS CONSTITUION, USS PRESIDENT, USS CONSTELLATION, USS CONGRESS, and USS UNITED STATES?
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If you are in an office with several Army personnel, that are all uncovered and an officer enters and the soldiers rise and salute, what do you do?

What is...You should do likewise; to do otherwise would make you seem ill-mannered or disrespectful

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Who wrote the Sailors Creed and when did it originate?

Who is by Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel in 1993, at the direction of Admiral Frank Kelso, the then-Chief of Naval Operations

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What type of sunglasses allowed in the Navy?

What are solid frames that may be silver/gray, black, brown, navy blue, tan, gold, dark green or dark grey in color.  Small logos on frames or lenses are authorized Lens will be non-mirrored black, brown, dark green or dark grey.  Retainer straps are authorized for FOD prevention and safety, will be black in color and worn snugly against the head.  When not in use sunglasses will not be worn on top of the head or hanging around or off the neck. 

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This famous Naval Officer captained the USS BONHOMME RICHARD, and is entombed at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Who is John Paul Jones?
300

If 2 Sailors are in civilian clothes, both wearing hats and they hear the national anthem what should they do?

What are...

1. Hat in front of the left shoulder (men only) 

2. Right hand over the heart (men without hats; women with or without hats)

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Who was the only U.S. Naval officer to attain the rank of Admiral of the Navy, Which was formally ratified in March 1903.

Who is George Dewey. When he died in 1917, congressed abolished the rank. 

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Are personnel allowed to double stack their school ring or academy rings on their wedding ring?

What is Yes. Only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding/engagement ring set.  Double stacking wedding rings with military academy/educational institution rings is authorized on one hand. 

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This battle was fought entirely by aircraft, where neither sides ships saw the other.
What is the Battle of Coral Sea?
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True or false. Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.

What is ...True, under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting

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What year was the first Army vs Navy football game?

What is 1890:

Nov. 29, 1890, at West Point, New York. Navy won the game 24-0

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What is the policy for permanent make up?

What is Cosmetic permanent makeup is authorized for eyebrows, Eyeliner, lipstick and lip liner only.  Permanent makeup shall blend naturally to enhance a natural appearance.

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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?
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What distance is good for you to start a salute?

What is 6 paces

500

How many presidents served in the Navy?

What are 6. John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson 

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What color socks do you wear in the NWU Type III?

What is socks color shall match service shoes, except khaki socks shall be worn with brown shoes.