Miscellaneous Study Materials

Question 1

(The most important thing to remember of all the things to remember)

What is the Sailor’s Creed?

Answer 1

I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

Question 2

What is the Recruit Training Command (RTC) Maxim?

Answer 2

I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do.

Question 3

You gave a command or answered a question incorrectly. What do you do?

Answer 3

Say “belay my last” and start from the beginning.

Example:

Petty Officer Smith: Recruit, what is the color of the sky?
You: Sir, the color of the sky is hamburger, Sir.
You: Belay my last. Sir, the color of the sky is baby blue, sir.

Question 4

How do you answer questions or speak to authority figures in a non-relaxed environment?

Answer 4

“Sandwich” any statement between “Sir,” “(rank),” or “Officer.”

Example:

Petty Officer Smith: Recruit, what is the color of the sky?
You: Sir, the color of the sky is baby blue, Sir.

Question 5

Military Time

Answer 5

The Navy operates on a 24-hour day. The hours are numbered from 1 to 24, starting at 00:00 (midnight) and 24:00 (midnight of the next day). The hours, for example 8:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m., are called 0800 (zero eight hundred) and 1900 (nineteen hundred) respectively. Never say “nineteen hundred hours.” Hours and minutes go like this: 10:45 a.m. is 1045 (ten forty-five), 9:30 p.m. is 2130 (twenty-one thirty).

Question 6

Navy Core Values

Answer 6

Honor, Courage, and Commitment