Navy History
Radio
Acronyms
Professional Military Knowledge
Uniform
100

"Take Her Down " - these famous words were spo- ken by Commander H. W. Gilmore as he lay wounded on the deck of which submarine in WWII?

USS Growler

100

What is the mode of operation when one station is in simplex mode and the other is in a 2 channel configuration for send and receive?

semiduplex

100

ANDVT

advanced narrow band digital voice terminal

100

A person transitioning to the Fleet Reserve or retiring should begin Transition Goals, Plans, and Success services what minimum number of months prior to transition?

24 months

100

What are the 6 enlisted uniforms?

  • Physical training uniform.
  • Service dress white uniform.
  • Service dress blue uniform.
  • Working uniform type 3.
  • Coveralls.
  • Navy service uniform.
200

Name the U.S. Navy's first nuclear powered submarine.

USS NAUTILUS

200

What transmitter types (modes) are used for basic communication.

cw, am, fm, ssb

200

AWOL

absent without leave

200

When a Sailor accepts a split tour, he must complete what total number of months?

24 months

200

What will a Rear Admiral lower half wear on their sleeve

one 2 inch stripe


300

What ship was the first warfare submarine?


The Turtle



300

how does a receiver accomplish the squelch function?

blocks the detector or amplifier where there is no signal.

300

LWOP

Leave without pay

300

When a sailor has more than 15 months remaining before his projected rotation date (PRD), the Sailor's Career Development Board will be held at what level?

Departmental


300

What is the maximum length that the mustache can be?

1/2 inch

400

The U.S. Congress bestowed the title "Admiral of the Navy" upon just one person. Who was it?

George Dewey

400

changes in receiver input strength due to changing atmospheric conditions is described by what?

fading

400

CBNRE

chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological, and/or explosive

400

On Navy evaluations, knowledge of military courtesies is marked in what block

Military bearing

400

Who is responsible for the uniform policy afloat?

Senior Officer Present (SOPA)


500

Which U.S. Battleship was converted into a Crane Ship?

USS Kearsarge

500

what technique is used to increase the range of VHF?

Tropospheric Scatter

500

DFAS

defense finance and accounting system

500

What person in the chain of command regulates leave and liberty?

Department Head


500

who is the Uniform Board guided and established by?

Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).