NAVEDTRA 14325, Ch. 9-12, BMR Flashcards
What are practices called that have been established for so long that they now have the force of law?
Customs
What are acts or verbal expressions of consideration or respect for others referred to as?
Courtesies
What are the salutes that are rendered to individuals of merit called?
Honors
Within how many yards from the ship must boats pass to be considered “close aboard”?
400
Which day of the week are Side boys not paraded?
Sunday
How many gun salutes are warranted for the President of the United States?
21
Military officers below what rank are not entitled to gun salutes?
Commodore
What are the formal acts that are performed on public occasions called?
Ceremonies
What is the largest national ensign in the ship or station’s allowance referred to as that is flown on Sundays, authorized holidays, or other days the President proclaims?
Holiday colors
Which part of the ship contains officers staterooms and wardrooms?
Officers’ country
Which publication provides basic Naval uniform policy?
NAVPERS 15665
What is the size of the neckerchief square?
36”
What are the fields of work or occupations called in the enlisted branch of the Navy?
Rating
What are the various levels within ratings called?
Rates
What are rating specialty marks worn by E-1, E-2, or E-3 personnel who have qualified to wear them
called?
Striker mark
How many years of service are indicated by one service stripe?
4
How many years of good conduct are required for personnel to wear gold rating badges and service
stripes?
12
Who is the most senior enlisted person in the U.S. Navy?
MCPON
Which type of officers are specifically designated for engineering, communications, naval intelligence, photography, or other types of technical fields?
Restricted line
What type of officers are specialists in certain areas such as supply or medicine?
Staff corps
What type of officers fill the gaps between enlisted and commissioned personnel?
Chief warrant
What paygrade are all warrant officers commissioned as?
W-2
What is given to individuals for specific personal acts of gallantry or meritorious service?
Military decoration
What year was the Purple Heart founded by George Washington?
1782
How many people were awarded the original Purple Heart?
Three
Up to how many medals can be worn side by side?
Three
What is the maximum length permitted for mens hair?
4”
What is the approximate diameter size that braids should be when females have hairstyles consisting of multiple braids?
0.25”
How many inches below the top of the white jumper uniform collar may females hair extend?
1.5”
No more than how many inches should be exceeded by any portion of the bulk of the hair on females as measured from the scalp?
2