US Navy Battles
Notable Sailors
U.S. Navy Ships
Uniform Regulations
U.S. Navy Customs and Traditions
100

This infamous war crime led to the U.S. to join World War II.

What is Pearl Harbor?

100

This Naval aviator is better known for piloting Gemini 8 and Apollo 11.

Who is Neil Armstrong?

100

This ship is often referred to as "Old Ironsides."

What is the USS Constitution? 

100

Male sailors' hair may not exceed this length.

What is 4 inches?

100

This custom originated when men in armor would raise their helmet visor so they could be identified. 

What is a salute? 

200

This battle is commonly referred to as the turning point in the Pacific.

What is Midway?

200

He is the last sailor to wear the rank of Fleet Admiral.

Who is Chester Nimitz? 

200

This group of ships sailed around the world visiting numerous countries and displayed U.S. Naval power to the world.

What is the Great White Fleet?

200

Collar devices shall be worn what distance from the front and lower edge of the collar.

What is 1 inch?

200

A group of 2 to 8 personnel lined up at attention to form a human corridor for a dignitary are called this.

What are Side Boys?

300

This battle is the first instance where opposing fleets never saw each other.

What is the Battle of Coral Sea?

300

He is known as the 'Father of the Navy' and was quoted saying "I have not yet begun to fight!"

Who is John Paul Jones?

300

This ship is the first submarine to sink a warship in combat.

What is the CSS H. L. Hunley?

300

Female sailors may have their hair extend no longer than this length below the top of their jumper collar.

What is 1 ¹/² inches?

300

This custom is performed by ships entering port after deployment. Sailors stand at parade rest around the weather deck of the ship.

What is manning the rails?

400

This battle is the first battle between ironclad ships.

What is the Battle of Hampton Roads?

400

This person was the youngest person to ever serve in the U.S. Navy.

Who is Calvin Graham?

400

This ship survived battles in Midway, Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf and was used in the 'Doolittle Raid.'  Upon decommissioning, it was the most decorated ship in U.S. history.

What is the USS Enterprise? 

400

Mustaches cannot extend beyond the corners of the mouth by what length?

What is ¹/⁴ inch?

400

Personnel stationed to a ship or shore command when the ship/unit was created, commissioned or decommissioned are referred to as this.

What is a plank owner?

500

This battle was the largest naval battle of World War II.

What is the Battle of Leyte Gulf?

500

This officer was the longest serving member of U.S. armed forces totaling 63 years of active service.

Who is Admiral Hymen G. Rickover?

500

This ship was lost at sea after conducting a deep-dive exercise resulting in the loss of all hands.  As a result, the Navy SUBSAFE program was created.

What is the USS Thresher?

500

This is the maximum amount of warfare insignias that can be worn on a military uniform. 

What is 2?

500

A Vice Admiral is honored by this many gun salutes.

What is 15?