NAVEDTRA 14325, Chapter 9 Customs and Courtesies Flashcards
A custom is:
A usual way of acting in given circumstances that has been practiced for so long that it has the force of law.
A courtesy is:
an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others.
Personnel in civilian clothes render a salute in 2 ways:
- Hat in front of the left shoulder (men only)
2. Right hand over the heart (men without hats; women with or without hats)
True or false: Salute officers even when they are uncovered.
True
The 3 types of rifle salute are:
- Present arms
- Rifle salute at order arms
- Rifle salute at shoulder arms
Salutes rendered to individuals of merit are:
honors
Passing honors are rendered:
by a ship to other ships and to other boats having officials embarked.
Side honors are rendered:
to officials or officers as the board and depart a Navy ship.
Gun salutes are rendered:
to high-ranking individuals, to nations, and to celebrate national holidays.
“Close aboard” means:
passing within 600 yards for ships and 400 yards for boats.
One blast (attention):
attention to starboard
Two blasts (attention):
Attention to port
One blast:
hand salute
Two blasts:
end salute
Three blasts:
carry on
A vice consul receives how many gun salutes?
5
Who receives a 21 gun salute?
President of the United States and rulers of foreign nations recognized by US
When in uniform, military personnel salute:
the flag, anthem, officers
True or False: Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.
true
When boarding a ship in which the national ensign is flying, you should:
- Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of the brow
- Face the ensign and salute.
- Salute the OOD
As a sentry at a gangway, you should render a salute:
- To all officers going or coming over the side
2. When passing or being passed by officers close aboard in boats
Manning the rails is:
a passing honor rendered to the President of the United States.
Hoisting and lowering the flag at 0800 and sunset are:
morning and evening colors
In-port position of the ensign is:
on the stern
Underway position of the ensign is:
on the mainmast
Aboard ship, the CO is addressed as ____, regardless of rank.
captain
In general, seniors take the seats farthest ___.
aft
