Which of the following phrases describes a custom? Ans ✔A way of acting The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? Ans ✔Rise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what times? Ans ✔0800 to sunset Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an officer? Ans ✔When in formation Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? Ans ✔5 seconds Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and evening colors? Ans ✔PREPARATIVE You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur? Ans ✔ Your right hand is injured The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known as what? Ans ✔Dipping You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical selections? Ans ✔"Hail to the Chief" While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard. Which action(s) should you take? Ans ✔Stand and render a salute until the ensign has passed Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time? Ans ✔27 The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel? Ans ✔Frigate Who was the first Commander in Chief? Ans ✔Esek Hopkins What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind while submerged? Ans ✔Periscope John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also famous because of which of the following accomplishments? Ans ✔His victory over HMS Serapis Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to give a nine gun salute? Ans ✔France What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? Ans ✔Battle of Guadalcanal What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? Ans ✔Apollo 12 The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? Ans ✔a) October b) 1775 Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a large scale into what job title? Ans ✔Yeoman To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with both hands and take what other action? Ans ✔Drop left hand only When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location? Ans ✔Mainmast While rendering passing honors to another vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch passes three blast of the whistle. What action should you take? Ans ✔Carry on A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? Ans ✔ Ceremony A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? Ans ✔One You salute a Navy Commander, but he has not returned your salute. You should hold your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces? Ans ✔Six When your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from what location? Ans ✔ The bow You should render a salute in which of the following cases? Ans ✔When in command formation You are in formation and have been given the command HAND SALUTE. You should drop the salute on receipt of what command? Ans ✔READY, TWO In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following developments? Ans ✔Steam power What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia? Ans ✔Stephen Decatur During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions? Ans ✔The invasion of Normandy On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply line? Ans ✔Lake Erie What was the name of the first nuclear submarine put out to sea on January 17, 1955? Ans ✔USS Nautilus During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"? Ans ✔USS Constitution The largest amphibious operation ever was assembled to conduct minesweeping, shore-bombardment, and the transport of supplies and troops during what operation? Ans ✔Invasion of Normandy During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount of support equipment and supplies? Ans ✔18.3 billion pounds In the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary purpose of what Navy vessels? Ans ✔Privateers Referring to the USS Maine, "Remember the Maine", was the battle cry for which of the following wars? Ans ✔The Spanish American War When approaching an officer, you are carrying an object with both hands. What action(s) should you take? Ans ✔Look at the officer and render a verbal greeting A Sailor standing in the right flank position when command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand and arm in b) what position? Ans ✔a) Straight ahead b) Left hand on hip In formation, relaxing without moving you right foot or talking is known as what position? Ans ✔AT EASE An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect describes what term? Ans ✔ Courtesy