Ceremonies
Hoisting the national flag at 0800 and lowering at sunset are known as?
Hoisting and lowering the national flag at 0800 and sunset are known as morning colors and evening colors.
What is the most common form of saluting?
The hand salute is the most common form of salute.
What is required to do when as you are entering the wardroom or mess hall and there are personnel eating?
Remove your cover.
Name a required act of military courtesy.
A salute is a required act of military courtesy.
True or false. Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
True: the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
How would take the flag down from the flag poll when already at half-mast?
Raise it to the top smartly, then lower ceremoniously.
True or false: It is not required of you to salute a officer from a foreign nation?
False. It is required that you salute officers from foreign nations.
On board a ship what is the CO of that ship named as?
The CO of a ship is named "Captain" even if the CO is a Commander.
Before the "passing honors" commences a horn is blasted, which does each number of blasts signify for all personnel to do? a. one blast- b. two blasts-
a. one blast- attention to starboard b. two blasts- attention to port
When in uniform, Navy personnel salute which of the following persons/things? a. Flag b. Anthem c. Officers d. Each of the above
d. Each of the above
If the National Ensign has not yet been flown for the day, how would you raise the flag to half mast?
Raise smartly to the top, and lower ceremoniously.
How many minutes is the preparatory (Prep) pennant flown before morning and evening colors?
Five minutes before morning and evening colors, the prep pennant should be flown.
What is the quarterdeck?
The quarterdeck is an area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for official and ceremonial functions.
Define the following terms. a. Courtesy— b. Custom—
a. Courtesy—an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others b. Custom—a usual way of acting in a situation that has been practiced so long that it has the force of law
In which three of the situations would a hand salute NOT be required? a. when uncovered b. when in ranks c. when holding a rifle d. when overtaking a senior from behind e. when under actual or simulated combat
a. when uncovered (acknowledge their presence and clear way) b. when in ranks (detail leader salutes only) e. when under actual or simulated combat
Define the term shifting the colors.
Shifting the colors—as a ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted from its in-port position on the stern to its at-sea position on the mainmast.
True or false: The union jack is flown at half-mast when the ensign is flown at half mast in port?
True. The union jack is flown at half-mast when the national ensign is flown at half-mast.
The basic rule of etiquette for entering airplanes, boats, and vehicles is when you have junior and senior personnel entering is...
Seniors in last and out first.
In terms of "passing honors"(when a ship passes another ship within 600 yards) what is the customs when you hear each number of blasts of the horn after you have assembled on port or starboard side? a. one blast- b. two blast- c. three blast-
a. one blast- salute b. two blast- end salute c. three blast- carry on
Name the three rifle salutes.
a. Present arms- b. At order arms- c. At right shoulder arms-
You are indoors for an event, and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed. What should you do— a. When in uniform and covered— b. When in uniform and uncovered— c. When in civilian clothes—
a. In uniform and covered—render a hand salute b. In uniform and uncovered—stand at attention c. In civilian clothes—place your hand over your heart
Ships not underway fly the union jack on the jackstaff where?
On the bow end of the ship. The union jack is the blue rectangular flag with the white stars.
As a watchstander what is considered bad etiquette as a non-watch stander? Pick three out of the five. a. passing through b. avoiding the quarterdeck unless if needed c. appearing not in a uniform d. avoiding drinking or eating anything e. being loud and in sloppy form
a. passing through c. appearing not in a uniform e. being loud and in sloppy form
What procedure should you follow when boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign?
a. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of brow b. Face the ensign and salute c. Salute the OOD and ask permission to come aboard.
On Presidents Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day a 21 gun salute is held. At what time does the ceremony commence and what time interval is each shot fired?
The ceremony commences at 1200 and shots are fired at 1-minutes intervals commencing the 21 gun salute at 1220.