NAVEDTRA 14325, Chapter 9 Customs and Courtesies

Question 1

A custom is:

Answer 1

A usual way of acting in given circumstances that has been practiced for so long that it has the force of law.

Question 2

A courtesy is:

Answer 2

an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others.

Question 3

Personnel in civilian clothes render a salute in 2 ways:

Answer 3

1. Hat in front of the left shoulder (men only)

2. Right hand over the heart (men without hats; women with or without hats)

Question 4

True or false: Salute officers even when they are uncovered.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The 3 types of rifle salute are:

Answer 5

1. Present arms
2. Rifle salute at order arms
3. Rifle salute at shoulder arms

Question 6

Salutes rendered to individuals of merit are:

Answer 6

honors

Question 7

Passing honors are rendered:

Answer 7

by a ship to other ships and to other boats having officials embarked.

Question 8

Side honors are rendered:

Answer 8

to officials or officers as the board and depart a Navy ship.

Question 9

Gun salutes are rendered:

Answer 9

to high-ranking individuals, to nations, and to celebrate national holidays.

Question 10

“Close aboard” means:

Answer 10

passing within 600 yards for ships and 400 yards for boats.

Question 11

One blast (attention):

Answer 11

attention to starboard

Question 12

Two blasts (attention):

Answer 12

Attention to port

Question 13

One blast:

Answer 13

hand salute

Question 14

Two blasts:

Answer 14

end salute

Question 15

Three blasts:

Answer 15

carry on

Question 16

A vice consul receives how many gun salutes?

Answer 16

5

Question 17

Who receives a 21 gun salute?

Answer 17

President of the United States and rulers of foreign nations recognized by US

Question 18

When in uniform, military personnel salute:

Answer 18

the flag, anthem, officers

Question 19

True or False: Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.

Answer 19

true

Question 20

When boarding a ship in which the national ensign is flying, you should:

Answer 20

1. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of the brow
2. Face the ensign and salute.
3. Salute the OOD

Question 21

As a sentry at a gangway, you should render a salute:

Answer 21

1. To all officers going or coming over the side

2. When passing or being passed by officers close aboard in boats

Question 22

Manning the rails is:

Answer 22

a passing honor rendered to the President of the United States.

Question 23

Hoisting and lowering the flag at 0800 and sunset are:

Answer 23

morning and evening colors

Question 24

In-port position of the ensign is:

Answer 24

on the stern

Question 25

Underway position of the ensign is:

Answer 25

on the mainmast

Question 26

Aboard ship, the CO is addressed as ____, regardless of rank.

Answer 26

captain

Question 27

In general, seniors take the seats farthest ___.

Answer 27

aft