Navy Knowledge Flashcards by Aleea Dunaway | Brainscape

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What does ‘Port’ refer to in naval terms?

A

The left side of a ship when facing forward

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What does ‘Starboard’ refer to in naval terms?

A

The right side of a ship when facing forward

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What is the ‘Deck’ on a ship?

A

The floor or surface of a ship

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What is a ‘Bulkhead’?

A

A wall within a ship

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What is the ‘Galley’ on a ship?

A

The kitchen area

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What does ‘Skuttlebut’ refer to?

A

A water fountain on a ship

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What is the name of the oldest commissioned ship?

A

USS Constitution

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What is the nickname of the oldest commissioned ship?

A

Old Ironsides

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What is the depth of a fathom?

A

6 feet

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Who names ships today?

A

The Secretary of the Navy (SecNav)

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What is the birthday of the Navy?

A

October 13th, 1775

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When was the Department of the Navy founded?

A

1798

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What are the Navy colors?

A

Blue (Ocean) and Gold (Valor)

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In what year was the current Navy Seal adopted?

A

1959

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Who is known as the ‘Father of the Navy’?

A

John Paul Jones

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Who is known as the ‘Father of the Nuclear Navy’?

A

Admiral Rickover

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What is the Navy fight song?

A

Anchors Aweigh

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What is the Navy hymn?

A

Eternal Father

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What are the Naval Service Core Values?

A

Honor, Courage, Commitment

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What symbols are on the Navy Seal & NJROTC Patch?

A

Eagle, Anchor, Ship

Q

What does the Eagle symbolize?

A

National Defense

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What does the Anchor symbolize?

A

Maritime Tradition

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What does the Ship symbolize?

A

Naval Service (USS Constitution)

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What is the birthday of the Marine Corps?

A

November 10th, 1775

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What does ‘Left’ refer to in naval terms?

A

Port

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What does ‘Right’ refer to in naval terms?

A

Starboard

Q

What does ‘Floor / Ground’ refer to in naval terms?

A

Deck

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What does ‘Wall’ refer to in naval terms?

A

Bulkhead

Q

What does ‘Dining Facility’ refer to on a ship?

A

Galley

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What does ‘Water Fountain’ refer to on a ship?

A

Skuttlebut