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100
What is the 2nd Order to the Sentry?
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing
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The US Navy's first aircraft carrier, USS Langley, was built by converting an already existing ship. This ship, a collier as originally built, was commissioned into the US Navy in 1913 with the name of which Roman deity?

Jupiter

100

Six basic functions of a naval weapons systems

Detect, Localize, Classify, Track, Fire Control, Select, Neutralize.

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How do low‑visibility conditions such as fog or heavy precipitation influence navigation accuracy and collision‑avoidance systems?

It reduces sensor range and makes navigation riskier, so ships slow down and rely more on radar.  

100

What are two things you can never eat for breakfast?

Lunch and Dinner

200
What is the 5th Order to the Sentry ?
To quit my post only when properly relieved
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Who was the only U.S. naval officer to attain the rank of Admiral of the Navy, which was formally ratified in March 1903?

George Dewey

200

What is a Passive Sensor?

Detects things in the environment without any active transmission

200

What are Tropical Cyclones?

Extremely powerful storms with high winds and massive waves that can force ships to reroute.

200

What is always coming but never arrives

Tomorrow

300
What is the 7th Order to the Sentry ?
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
300

The Continental Navy, the forerunner of the U.S. Navy, was born by an act of Congress on what date?

13 October 1775

300

What does Localize mean?

Determine a targets position.

300

What are Extratropical Storms?

Large mid‑latitude systems that bring strong winds, rough seas, and heavy rain.

300

What are the three forms of god in Christian teachings

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

400
what is the 6th order to the Sentry ?
To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
400

During the War of 1812, who gave the iconic order, "Tell the men to fire faster. Don't give up the ship"?

James Lawrence

400

What does PHID mean?

Positive Hostile Identification.

400

What is atmospheric ducting?

Atmospheric ducting occurs when temperature and humidity layers trap electromagnetic waves.

400

What is the oldest surviving film in existence?

Roundhay Garden Scene (1888)

500
what are the 10th and 11th orders to the Sentry?
10.To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. 11.To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority
500

What class of ship were the Alaskas considered to be by the U.S. Navy?

Large Cruisers

500

You may have an idea on how this force will affect your projectile, but you'll never really know, or have any control over it. What is it?

Wind

500

What is significant wave height and why is it more important to naval operations than average wave height?

Significant wave height is the average height of the highest one‑third of waves in a sea state. It matters more than the simple average because it reflects the waves most likely to impact ship stability, deck safety, and aircraft operations.

500

Who Wrote The Bluest Eye?

Toni Morrison