American Naval History
General Navy Trivia
Land Nav
Navy Vehicles
Navy Slang
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During which war was the Battle of Lake Erie Fought
The War of 1812
100
When is the Navy's Birthday?
October 13, 1775
100
What are the 3 Kinds of Contour Lines?
Intermediate, Index, Supplementary
100
What type of ship is an SSGN
Guided Missile Submarine (Ohio &/ Columbia)
100
Galley
Ship's mess hall / kitchen
200
Who is the Father of the Navy
John Paul Jones
200
Who is the current Acting CNO?
Admiral James W. Kilby
200
What land formation lies in between spurs?
A Draw
200
What plane is this?
E-2 Hawkeye
200
Field Day
General Cleaning Day (Usually before inspection)
300
Which Naval Officer used diplomacy and force to secure a trade treaty between America and Japan
Commodore Matthew C. Perry
300
What is the 11th General Order
To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow none to pass without the proper authority.
300
Which two systems does the military use to measure angle?
Degrees and Mils
300
What class of ship is this?
Freedom Class LCS
300
Scullery
Place to wash dishes
400
In which year were the Second Barbary Wars fought?
1815
400
What are the six steps of Detect to Engage?
Detect; Localize; Classify; Track; Select Weapon; Neutralize/Engage/Destroy
400
What is an declination diagram used for?
Indicates the relationship between true north, grid north, and magnetic north.
400
Where is 7th Fleet Headquartered
Yokosuka, Japan
400
Deep Six
Cast (something) overboard
500
What were the names of the first two ironclad ships to fight each other?
The USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia
500
What is the 5th article of the Code of Conduct
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
500
What is the back azimuth of a 259-degree azimuth?
79 degrees
500
What kind of ships, and about how many, make up a CSG?
1 Aircraft Carrier, 2 Guided Missile Cruisers, 1 Submarine, and 1-2 Anti Submarine Destroyers
500
Brightwork
Brass or Shiny Metal kept Polished