NAVAL HERITAGE Flashcards
What is the second general order?
To walk my post in a military manner keeping always on the alert and observing anything that takes place within sight or hearing
What is the first general order?
To take charge of this post and all government property in view
What is the third general order?
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce
What is the fourth general order?
To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own
What is the fifth general order?
To quit my post only when properly relieved
What is the sixth general order?
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, officers and petty officers of the watch only.
What is the seventh general order?
To talk to no one except in the line of duty
What is the eight general order?
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder
What is the ninth general order?
To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instruction
What is the tenth general order?
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased
What is the eleventh general order?
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority
What 3 types of vessels did the navy start with?
Frigates
Sloops of War
Ships of the line
What is the oldest commissioned ship?
USS Constitution
What is the navy’s birthday?
October 13 1775
What was the first navy ship named after a enlisted man?
USS Osmond Ingram
What was the hull number?
DD 255
What is the dates of the great white fleet?
Dec 16 1907 - February 22 1909
When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Dec 7 1941
When was the battle of Coral Sea?
May 7-12 1942
When was the battle of Normandy?
June 6, 1944
When was the battle of midway?
June 4-7 1942?
When was the battle of Guadalcanal?
August 1942 - February 1943
When was the battle of Leyte Gulf?
October 23, 1944