Naval Heritage Flashcards
Naval Customs and Courtesies
A Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy is equivalent in paygrade to which of the following personnel?
A Major in the U.S. Army
Naval Customs and Courtesies
What insignia is worn by a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps?
Two chevrons with crossed rifles
Naval Customs and Courtesies
When a Navy ship gets underway, the Ensign is shifted to what at sea position?
Mainmast
Naval Customs and Courtesies
When the command OPEN RANKS is given, members of the third rank should take what action?
Stand fast
Naval Customs and Courtesies
As the messenger of the watch, you are entering an area where religious services are being held. You should take which of the following actions?
Uncover
Remove duty belt
Request permission from the duty chaplain to enter
Naval Customs and Courtesies
When the host country’s national anthem is played during your visit to a foreign port, you should take what action?
Render honors
Naval Customs and Courtesies
A Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy is the same rank as which of the following U.S. Army officers?
CAPTAIN
Naval Customs and Courtesies
A symbol of respect and camaraderie among service personnel is displayed by which of the following courtesies?
Salute
Naval History
In 1945, the Japanese surrender document was signed by what (a) Admiral and aboard what (b) ship?
Admiral Chester w. Nimitz aboard USS Missouri
Naval History
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
Lake Erie
Naval History
What battle is considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific during WWII?
Battle of Midway
Naval History
What famous naval battle was fought entirely with aircraft launched from carriers?
Battle of Tripoli
Battle of Coral Sea
Battle of Guadalcanal
Naval History
What U.S. Navy vessel was mistakenly struck by an Iraqi aircraft, killing 37 Sailors, in May 1987?
USS Stark
Naval History
What individual is considered as the “father” of our highest Naval traditions?
John Paul Jones
Naval History
Which of the following was NOT one of the first major classes of naval vessels?
Aircraft carrier
