Courtesies and Customs

Question 2

A custom is:

Answer 2

A usual way of acting in given circumstances that has been practiced for so long that it has the force of law.

Question 3

A courtesy is:

Answer 3

an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others.

Question 4

Personnel in civilian clothes render a salute in 2 ways:

Answer 4

1. Hat in front of the left shoulder (men only)2. Right hand over the heart (men without hats; women with or without hats)

Question 5

True or false: Salute officers even when they are uncovered.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The 3 types of rifle salute are:

Answer 6

1. Present arms2. Rifle salute at order arms3. Rifle salute at shoulder arms

Question 7

Salutes rendered to individuals of merit are:

Answer 7

honors

Question 8

Passing honors are rendered:

Answer 8

by a ship to other ships and to other boats having officials embarked.

Question 9

Side honors are rendered:

Answer 9

to officials or officers as the board and depart a Navy ship.

Question 10

Gun salutes are rendered:

Answer 10

to high-ranking individuals, to nations, and to celebrate national holidays.

Question 11

“Close aboard” means:

Answer 11

passing within 600 yards for ships and 400 yards for boats.

Question 12

One blast (attention):

Answer 12

attention to starboard

Question 13

Two blasts (attention):

Answer 13

Attention to port

Question 14

One blast:

Answer 14

hand salute

Question 15

Two blasts:

Answer 15

end salute

Question 16

Three blasts:

Answer 16

carry on

Question 17

A vice consul receives how many gun salutes?

Answer 17

5

Question 18

Who receives a 21 gun salute?

Answer 18

President of the United States and rulers of foreign nations recognized by US

Question 19

When in uniform, military personnel salute:

Answer 19

the flag, anthem, officers

Question 20

True or False: Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.

Answer 20

true

Question 21

When boarding a ship in which the national ensign is flying, you should:

Answer 21

1. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of the brow2. Face the ensign and salute.3. Salute the OOD

Question 22

As a sentry at a gangway, you should render a salute:

Answer 22

1. To all officers going or coming over the side2. When passing or being passed by officers close aboard in boats

Question 23

Manning the rails is:

Answer 23

a passing honor rendered to the President of the United States.

Question 24

Hoisting and lowering the flag at 0800 and sunset are:

Answer 24

morning and evening colors

Question 25

In-port position of the ensign is:

Answer 25

on the stern

Question 26

Underway position of the ensign is:

Answer 26

on the mainmast

Question 27

Aboard ship, the CO is addressed as ____, regardless of rank.

Answer 27

captain

Question 28

In general, seniors take the seats farthest ___.

Answer 28

aft