Naval History
Naval Customs
Naval Traditions
Naval Ceremonies
Extra
100

The US Navy's birthday.

What is October 17, 1775

100
This custom is performed by junior ranks and given as a sign of respect for senior ranks.
What is the Hand Salute?
100

The US Navy's mascot. 

What is a goat.

100

What is the ceremony for crossing the equator?

Shellback ceremony.

100

How many nautical miles does a swallow tattoo symbolize?

5,000 nautical miles underway.

200

The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

What is the USS Enterprise?

200

What sound is played at a military funeral or burial at sea?

Taps.

300

This person is most decorated enlisted Sailor in U.S. Navy history.

Who is James E. Williams?

300

The only time a deck log entry does not have to follow regulation.

What is New Years.

300

Who receives a 21-gun salute?

The President of the United States.

400

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?

400

A holiday in which a Navy ship, not underway, executes full-dress.

What is Presidents Day or Independence Day.

400

Religious ceremony the ship bell can be used for.

What is baptism. 

400

This is the first milestone/ceremony of a ship.

What is the keel-laying ceremony?

500

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?

500

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.

500

The greatest rate in the US Navy.

What is BOATSWAIN MATE.