PMK-EE (E-4) NAVAL HERITAGE
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
Ready, Two - ANSWERYou are in formation and have been given the command
HAND SALUTE. You should drop the salute on receipt of what command?
Meeting an officer in a public transportation vehicle - ANSWERWhich of the following
situations does NOT require you to render a hand salute?
Raise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom - ANSWERThe National
Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?
"Hail to the Chief" - ANSWERYou should stand and salute during the performance of
which of the following musical selections?
0800 to Sunset - ANSWEROfficers and officials are making an official visit to your
ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what times?
Stop vehicle and remain seated at attention - ANSWERDuring colors, you are driving
a vehicle within sight or hearing range of the ceremony. Which of the following
actions must you take?
Aye Aye Sir/Ma'am - ANSWERWhen you receive a verbal order from an officer, what
is the most appropriate response?
Mourning - ANSWERAny national flag flown at half-mast should be intentionally
recognized as having what meaning?
Your right hand is injured - ANSWERYou may salute with your left hand when which
of the following situations occur?
The bow - ANSWERWhen your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from
what location?
His victory over the HMS Serapis - ANSWERJohn Paul Jones, often referred to as
the "father of our highest naval traditions", is famous because of which of the
following accomplishments?
Look at the officer and render a verbal greeting - ANSWERWhen approaching an
officer, you are carrying an object with both hands. What action(s) should you take?
A way of acting - ANSWERWhich of the following phrases describe a custom?
, One - ANSWERA Flag Officer or Unit Command Afloat may display their personal
flag or command pennant from no more than what total number of vessels?
Shifting the colors - ANSWERThe process of moving our national ensign from the
stern to the mainmast as your ship gets underway is referred to by what term?
Courtesy - ANSWERAn act or verbal expression of consideration or respect
describes what term?
1948 - ANSWERThe Women's Armed Service Integration Act passed to allow
women to become part of the regular Navy vice the Women's Reserve in what year?
France - ANSWERGiving recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what
was the first country to give a nine gun salute?
Privateers - ANSWERIn the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes
of war was the primary purpose of what Navy vessels?
a) October b) 1775 - ANSWERThe Continental Congress establishes the Navy in
what a) month and b) year?
Lake Erie - ANSWEROn which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver
Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
1843 - ANSWERIn what year did the Navy launch it's first iron-hulled warship?
Steam power - ANSWERIn the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved
due to which of the following developments?
Periscope - ANSWERWhat device was the first instrument that prevented early
submarines from running blind while submerged?
USS Ranger - ANSWERWhat was the name of the first carrier designed from the
keel up?
A formal act performed in public - ANSWERWhich of the following phrases describes
a ceremony?
a) Hand salute b) "by your leave, sir" - ANSWERWhile in uniform and covered, your
re approaching an officer from behind. Before overtaking him, you should a) take
what action and b) make what request?
Stand and render a salute until the ensign has passed - ANSWERWhile attending a
parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard. What
action(s) should you take?
a) Straight ahead b) Left hand on hip - ANSWERA Sailor standing in the right flank
position when the command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
Ready, Two - ANSWERYou are in formation and have been given the command
HAND SALUTE. You should drop the salute on receipt of what command?
Meeting an officer in a public transportation vehicle - ANSWERWhich of the following
situations does NOT require you to render a hand salute?
Raise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom - ANSWERThe National
Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?
"Hail to the Chief" - ANSWERYou should stand and salute during the performance of
which of the following musical selections?
0800 to Sunset - ANSWEROfficers and officials are making an official visit to your
ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what times?
Stop vehicle and remain seated at attention - ANSWERDuring colors, you are driving
a vehicle within sight or hearing range of the ceremony. Which of the following
actions must you take?
Aye Aye Sir/Ma'am - ANSWERWhen you receive a verbal order from an officer, what
is the most appropriate response?
Mourning - ANSWERAny national flag flown at half-mast should be intentionally
recognized as having what meaning?
Your right hand is injured - ANSWERYou may salute with your left hand when which
of the following situations occur?
The bow - ANSWERWhen your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from
what location?
His victory over the HMS Serapis - ANSWERJohn Paul Jones, often referred to as
the "father of our highest naval traditions", is famous because of which of the
following accomplishments?
Look at the officer and render a verbal greeting - ANSWERWhen approaching an
officer, you are carrying an object with both hands. What action(s) should you take?
A way of acting - ANSWERWhich of the following phrases describe a custom?
, One - ANSWERA Flag Officer or Unit Command Afloat may display their personal
flag or command pennant from no more than what total number of vessels?
Shifting the colors - ANSWERThe process of moving our national ensign from the
stern to the mainmast as your ship gets underway is referred to by what term?
Courtesy - ANSWERAn act or verbal expression of consideration or respect
describes what term?
1948 - ANSWERThe Women's Armed Service Integration Act passed to allow
women to become part of the regular Navy vice the Women's Reserve in what year?
France - ANSWERGiving recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what
was the first country to give a nine gun salute?
Privateers - ANSWERIn the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes
of war was the primary purpose of what Navy vessels?
a) October b) 1775 - ANSWERThe Continental Congress establishes the Navy in
what a) month and b) year?
Lake Erie - ANSWEROn which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver
Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
1843 - ANSWERIn what year did the Navy launch it's first iron-hulled warship?
Steam power - ANSWERIn the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved
due to which of the following developments?
Periscope - ANSWERWhat device was the first instrument that prevented early
submarines from running blind while submerged?
USS Ranger - ANSWERWhat was the name of the first carrier designed from the
keel up?
A formal act performed in public - ANSWERWhich of the following phrases describes
a ceremony?
a) Hand salute b) "by your leave, sir" - ANSWERWhile in uniform and covered, your
re approaching an officer from behind. Before overtaking him, you should a) take
what action and b) make what request?
Stand and render a salute until the ensign has passed - ANSWERWhile attending a
parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard. What
action(s) should you take?
a) Straight ahead b) Left hand on hip - ANSWERA Sailor standing in the right flank
position when the command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is
