PROFESSIONAL MILITARY
KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM
(PMK-EE) FOR E-4: NAVAL
HERITAGE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
NOT A QUESTION - ANSWERPress CTRL+F and search for what you need.
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - ANSWERA way of acting
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was
the highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time? - ANSWER27
The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel? -
ANSWERFrigate
Who was the first Commander in Chief? - ANSWEREsek Hopkins
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running
blind while submerged? - ANSWERPeriscope
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is
also famous because of which of the following accomplishments? - ANSWERHis
victory over HMS Serapis
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? -
ANSWERRise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays,
side boys should be paraded during what times? - ANSWER0800 to sunset
Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an
officer? - ANSWERWhen in formation
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? - ANSWER5 seconds
Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and
evening colors? - ANSWERPREPARATIVE
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur? -
ANSWERYour right hand is injured
, The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy
vessel is known as what? - ANSWERDipping
You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following
musical selections? - ANSWER"Hail to the Chief"
While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a
color guard. Which action(s) should you take? - ANSWERStand and render a salute
until the ensign has passed
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country
to give a nine gun salute? - ANSWERFrance
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - ANSWERBattle of
Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - ANSWERApollo
12
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? -
ANSWERa) October b) 1775
Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a
large scale into what job title? - ANSWERYeoman
To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with
both hands and take what other action? - ANSWERDrop left hand only
When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location? - ANSWERMainmast
While rendering passing honors to another vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the
Watch passes three blast of the whistle. What action should you take? -
ANSWERCarry on
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? -
ANSWERCeremony
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command
pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? - ANSWEROne
You salute a Navy Commander, but he has not returned your salute. You should
hold your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces? -
ANSWERSix
When your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from what location? -
ANSWERThe bow
You should render a salute in which of the following cases? - ANSWERWhen in
command formation
KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY EXAM
(PMK-EE) FOR E-4: NAVAL
HERITAGE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(GRADED A+)
NOT A QUESTION - ANSWERPress CTRL+F and search for what you need.
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - ANSWERA way of acting
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was
the highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time? - ANSWER27
The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel? -
ANSWERFrigate
Who was the first Commander in Chief? - ANSWEREsek Hopkins
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running
blind while submerged? - ANSWERPeriscope
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is
also famous because of which of the following accomplishments? - ANSWERHis
victory over HMS Serapis
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? -
ANSWERRise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays,
side boys should be paraded during what times? - ANSWER0800 to sunset
Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an
officer? - ANSWERWhen in formation
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? - ANSWER5 seconds
Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and
evening colors? - ANSWERPREPARATIVE
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur? -
ANSWERYour right hand is injured
, The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy
vessel is known as what? - ANSWERDipping
You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following
musical selections? - ANSWER"Hail to the Chief"
While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a
color guard. Which action(s) should you take? - ANSWERStand and render a salute
until the ensign has passed
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country
to give a nine gun salute? - ANSWERFrance
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - ANSWERBattle of
Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - ANSWERApollo
12
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? -
ANSWERa) October b) 1775
Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a
large scale into what job title? - ANSWERYeoman
To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with
both hands and take what other action? - ANSWERDrop left hand only
When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location? - ANSWERMainmast
While rendering passing honors to another vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the
Watch passes three blast of the whistle. What action should you take? -
ANSWERCarry on
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? -
ANSWERCeremony
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command
pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? - ANSWEROne
You salute a Navy Commander, but he has not returned your salute. You should
hold your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces? -
ANSWERSix
When your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from what location? -
ANSWERThe bow
You should render a salute in which of the following cases? - ANSWERWhen in
command formation
