Navy's Birthday - ANSWER-Oct 13 1775
Marine Corps Birthday - ANSWER-NoV 10 1775
When are colors - ANSWER-0800 and sunset (first call 5min prior)
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in which of the follwoing ways? - ANSWER-Hoisted smartly/fast, lowered ceremoniously/slow
How is the flag displayed in distress? - ANSWER-Flag with union down
Flag should never touch the - ANSWER-Ground, floor, or water
flag should be disposed of with, - ANSWER-dignity by fire
US flag is always on the - ANSWER-Viewer's left and at the peak
2 or more nations flag - ANSWER-flag of the same size, separate staff
Sngle staff - ANSWER-US flag on top then state/local flags
Only time anything is flown above the American flag - ANSWER-Chaplain is conducting a service at sea
Separate staffs - ANSWER-hoist US flag first and lower last Flag draped over casket: union at where - ANSWER-At the head and over the left shoulder
Flag suspended over a street - ANSWER-union points north or east
Flag on window or wall - ANSWER-union is on observer's left
How are the military service flags ranked? - ANSWER-In order of precedence - army, marines, navy, air force, coast guard
military officer personal flags: blue with white stars - ANSWER-officers eleigble for command at sea
Military officer personal flags: white with blue stars - ANSWER-Officers NOT eligible for command at sea
Wardroom Origin - ANSWER-storage space in sail warships
Present day wardroom use - ANSWER-for social gatherings governed by the Chain of command
who can participate in the wardroom? - ANSWER-all officers
wardroom participation - ANSWER-monthly dues cover group events and gifts
Wardroom Chain of command - ANSWER-XO is the president
Small Boat Etiquette: Who boards first and leaves last? - ANSWER-juniors and must rise when a senior enters
Vehicle etiquette: which seat is VIP seat? - ANSWER-Backseat curbside
Vehicle etiquette: which seat is second best seat? - ANSWER-backseat roadside