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What is the first general order?

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To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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What is the second general order?

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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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What is the third general order?

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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

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What is the fourth general order?

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To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

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What is the fifth general order?

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To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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What is the sixth general order?

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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 all officer and petty officers of the watch.

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What is the seventh general order?

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To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

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What is the eighth general order?

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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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What is the ninth general order?

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To call the OOD in any case not covered by instruction.

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What is the tenth general order?

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To salute all officer, colors, and standards not cased.

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What is the eleventh general order?

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To be especially watchful at night and during time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

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What are the six areas that comprise naval doctrine?

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  • Command and Control
  • Operations
  • Warfare
  • Logistics
  • Intelligence
  • Planning
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What are the seven principles of naval logistics?

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  • Flexibility
  • Economy
  • Attainability
  • Responsiveness
  • Sustainability
  • Survivability
  • Simplicity
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What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?

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Osmond Ingram (DD 255)

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What were the first three classes of naval vessels at the inception of the Navy?

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  • Ships of the Line
  • Frigates
  • Sloops of War
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What was significant about the Battle of Coral Sea?

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Two fleets never saw each other.

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When did the Great White Fleet start its world tour?

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16 December 1907

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What was the date of the Battle of Normandy?

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6 June 1944 (largest amphibious operation)

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What was the Battle of Midway known for?

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Turning point in the Pacific.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf?

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Final blow to Japanese Navy (23 October 1944).

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When did the Battle of Guadalcanal occur?

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November 1942

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What date was the USS Cole bombing?

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October 12, 2000 (deadliest attack against US naval vessel since 1987).

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What happened during the USS Stark attack?

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USS Stark was attacked by two Iraqi Exocet missiles on May 17th, 1987, which killed 37 sailors and injured 21.

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What occurred during the USS Forrestal fire?

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On July 29th, 1967, a severe fire killed 134 sailors and injured 161.

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What are the fleet numbers and their corresponding areas?
* 2nd Fleet - Atlantic * 3rd Fleet - Pacific * 4th Fleet - Caribbean Sea * 5th Fleet - Indian Ocean * 6th Fleet - Europe * 7th Fleet - Japan * 10th Fleet - Fort George Meade, Maryland/Cyber Command
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What is the role and responsibility of the MCPON?
The MCPON is the senior enlisted leader of the Navy and serves as an advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations and Chief of Naval Personnel.
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Who was the first MCPON?
Delbert D. Black
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What significant accomplishments did Delbert D. Black achieve?
* First enlisted Navy member to receive the Distinguished Service Medal * Established the position of Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Navy * Improved quality of life for sailors
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What does MSC stand for?
Military Sealift Command
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What does SORM stand for?
Ships Organizational and Regulations Manual
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Where did Truman’s battle flag come from?
The 129th Field Artillery Regiment of the 35th Division under command of Capt. Harry S. Truman during WWI.
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What type of cannon are the two crossed cannons on Truman’s battle flag?
French 75’s
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What does the scarlet background on Truman’s battle flag represent?
The pride Americans paid for freedom throughout history.
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Where did Truman’s 'Give 'em hell' battle cry come from?
During Truman’s 1948 re-election campaign, it was shouted by an excited supporter.
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What three flags are encased on Truman’s coat of arms?
* Hotel * Sierra * Tango
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How many gold stars are encased on Truman’s coat of arms and why?
33 gold stars, signifying Truman’s term as the 33rd president.
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When was the Truman commissioned?
July 25, 1998.
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What is the oldest commissioned vessel?
USS Constitution
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What are the six original frigates?
* USS Constitution * USS Chesapeake * USS Congress * USS Constellation * USS President * USS United States
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What was the impact of the six original frigates?
Defended the United States in the Quasi-War with France, the First Barbary War, and the War of 1812.
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How many years does it take to obtain a good conduct medal?
3 years
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What is the purpose of UCMJ?
To promote justice, maintain good order and discipline, assist efficiency and effectiveness in the military, and strengthen national security.
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What is the Navy’s birthday?
13 October 1775
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When was the Sailors Creed written and by whom?
Written in 1993 by a blue-ribbon recruit training panel.
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What are the types of discharges?
* Honorable * General (under honorable conditions) * Other than honorable * Bad conduct * Dishonorable
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What does EDVR stand for?
Enlisted Distribution Verification Report
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How many sections are there in an EDVR?
12
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What is Section 1 of the EDVR?
Gains
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What is Section 2 of the EDVR?
Losses
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What is Section 3 of the EDVR?
TEMDU
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What is Section 4 of the EDVR?
Total personnel onboard
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What is Section 5 of the EDVR?
Personnel status
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What is Section 6 of the EDVR?
Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)
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What is Section 7 of the EDVR?
NEC billet personnel inventory
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What is Section 8 of the EDVR?
NEC inventory section
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What is Section 9 of the EDVR?
Officer and enlisted diary message summary
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What is Section 10 of the EDVR?
Discontinued
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What is Section 11 of the EDVR?
Security and data validation section
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What is Section 12 of the EDVR?
TEMADD and embarked personnel
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What are the Navy’s core values?
* Honor * Courage * Commitment
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What does CTT stand for?
Command Training Team
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What does CRT stand for?
Command Resiliency Team
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What are the three levels of ORM?
* In-depth * Deliberate * Time critical
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How many ORM principles are there and what are they?
* Accept risk when benefits outweigh costs * Accept no unnecessary risk * Anticipate and manage risk by planning * Make risk decisions at the right level
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What are the steps of ORM?
* Identifying hazards * Assessing hazards * Making risk decisions * Implementing controls * Supervising
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Who is the current MCPON?
MCPON James Honea
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Who is the President of the United States?
President Donald J. Trump
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Who is the current Secretary of Defense?
Mr. Pete Hegseth
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Who is the Secretary of the Navy?
Mr. John Phelan
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What is individual augmentation?
A United States military member attached to a unit as a temporary duty assignment.
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What does GSA stand for?
General Services Administration
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How many gun salutes does an admiral receive?
17
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How many gun salutes does a vice admiral receive?
15
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How did the hand salute start?
Originated in medieval Europe when knights raised their hands to reveal their identity.
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What is meant by dipping the ensign?
Dipping the national ensign is a salute returned by a U.S. Navy ship when another ship dips its flag.
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Define the national flag.
A flag that represents and symbolizes a country.
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What training teams are part of the integrated training team?
* Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT) * Engineering Training Team (ETT) * Damage Control Training Team (DCTT) * Seamanship Training Team (STT) * Anti-Terrorism Training Team (ATTT) * Aviation Training Team (ATT) * Medical Training Team (MTT)
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Who is the commanding officer for the Truman?
Capt. Hill
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Who is the executive officer for the Truman?
Capt. Schriver
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Who is the command master chief for the Truman?
CMC McBride
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What is a NAVPERS 1306/7?
Personnel Action Request
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How many years of service are you eligible to wear golden chevrons?
12 years
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Where is John Paul Jones buried?
Under the US Naval Academy chapel
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What was the name of the Navy that preceded the United States Navy?
Continental Navy
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Who is the Chief of Naval Personnel?
VADM Cheeseman
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Name all the Nimitz class carriers.
* USS Nimitz (CVN-68) * USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN-69) * USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) * USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) * USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) * USS George Washington (CVN-73) * USS John C Stennis (CVN-74) * USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) * USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) * USS George H W Bush (CVN-77)
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What are the components of the warrior mindset model?
* Commitment * Preparation * Execution * Reflection
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What is toughness?
Take a hit and keep going, perform under pressure, excel in the day in and day out grind.
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What are the three areas we train in order to develop toughness?
* Mind * Body * Soul
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What are the mindfulness exercises from warrior toughness?
* Recalibrate * Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) * Body Scan * Mental Scan
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What is mental rehearsal?
Performance psychology training technique designed to help improve mental preparation for tasks that are stressful and/or high risk.
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What are the three areas we train in order to develop toughness?
MIND, BODY, SOUL
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What are the mindfulness exercises from Warrior Toughness?
R recalibrate, PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION (PMR), BODY SCAN, MENTAL SCAN
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What is mental rehearsal?
Performance psychology training technique designed to help improve mental preparation for tasks that are stressful and/or high risk. Rehearse in a manner that is both vivid (using all your senses) and controlled (only rehearsing desired outcomes)
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What are the four core attributes?
TOUGHNESS, ACCOUNTABILITY, INITIATIVE, INTEGRITY
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When is the Marine Corps birthday?
November 10, 1775
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Where were the Marine Corps established?
Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA
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When did the Marine Corps become part of the Department of the Navy?
30 June 1834
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Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps?
Capt. Samuel Nicholas
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Fill in the blank: The U.S. Marine Corps became part of the Department of the Navy when President ________ merged the branches under one department.
Jackson
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True or False: The Marine Corps was formed with two battalions.
True

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