A Lieutenant Commander in the Navy is equivalent in paygrade to which of the following
personnel? Correct Answer: A Major in the Army
When your ship is passing another ship and rendering honors, what specific number of signal
blasts is rendered for CARRY ON? Correct Answer: Three
Morning and evening colors are performed at what specific times? Correct Answer: 0800 and
sunset
On a small boat, all officers are normally saluted upon arrival and departure by which of the
following individuals? Correct Answer: The Coxswain
When the host country's national anthem is played when you are visiting a foreign port, you
should take what action? Correct Answer: Render honors
Five minutes before morning and evening colors, which of the following pennants is hoisted?
Correct Answer: Preparative
A symbol of respect and comradeship among service personnel is displayed by which of the
following courtesies? Correct Answer: Salute
Which of the following regarding gun salutes is true? Correct Answer: Military officers below
the rank of commodore are not entitled to gun salutes
The command PARADE REST may be given when a formation is in what other positions?
Correct Answer: At ATTENTION only
While your ship is visiting a foreign port, the host country's national anthem should be played at
what specific time? Correct Answer: Immediately after morning colors
Who led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS
PHILADELPHIA? Correct Answer: Stephen Decatur
The largest amphibious operation and greatest armada in history occurred during what action?
Correct Answer: Normandy invasion
Navy ratings are divided into what categories? Correct Answer: General and service
In February 1778, as one of the first foreign powers to recognize the American colonies as
legitimate government, which country returned to salute John Paul Jones and the ship he was
commanding? Correct Answer: France
The office of Master Vhief Petty Officer of the Navy was created for which of the following
purposes? Correct Answer: To provide a channel of communication for enlisted personnel