Navy Delayed Entry Program Exam
Questions and Answers
The Mission of the Navy - Answer -The mission of the United States Navy is to protect
and defend the right of the United States and our allies, to move freely on the oceans
and to protect our country against her enemies.
First General Order - Answer -To take charge of this post and all government property
in view.
Second General Order - Answer -To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always
on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Third General Order - Answer -To report all violations of orders I am instructed to
enforce.
Fourth General Order - Answer -To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the
Guardhouse than my own.
Fifth General Order - Answer -To quit my post only when properly relieved.
Sixth General Order - Answer -To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves
me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the
Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
Seventh General Order - Answer -To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
Eighth General Order - Answer -To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
Ninth General Order - Answer -To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered
by instructions.
Tenth General Order - Answer -To salute all officers and all colors and standards not
cased.
, Eleventh General Order - Answer -To be especially watchful at night, and during the
time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to
pass without proper authority.
The Sailors' Creed - Answer -I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those
appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my
country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. i am committed to
excellence and the fair treatment of all.
RTC Maxim - Answer -I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do.
Adrift - Answer -Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of
hand, or left lying about)
Aft-End - Answer -Near or toward the stern of the vessel
All Hands - Answer -The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted
Allotment - Answer -An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
Aye-Aye - Answer -Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will
comply"
Barracks - Answer -Building where Sailors live
Below - Answer -Downstairs
Brightwork - Answer -Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Bunk or Rack - Answer -Bed
Buoy - Answer -An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of
an object
Carry On - Answer -An order to resume work or duties
Cast Off - Answer -To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
Chain Locker - Answer -Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
Chit, Chit Book - Answer -Coupon or receipt book
Chow Hall (Mess Deck) - Answer -Place to eat
Questions and Answers
The Mission of the Navy - Answer -The mission of the United States Navy is to protect
and defend the right of the United States and our allies, to move freely on the oceans
and to protect our country against her enemies.
First General Order - Answer -To take charge of this post and all government property
in view.
Second General Order - Answer -To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always
on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Third General Order - Answer -To report all violations of orders I am instructed to
enforce.
Fourth General Order - Answer -To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the
Guardhouse than my own.
Fifth General Order - Answer -To quit my post only when properly relieved.
Sixth General Order - Answer -To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves
me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the
Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
Seventh General Order - Answer -To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
Eighth General Order - Answer -To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
Ninth General Order - Answer -To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered
by instructions.
Tenth General Order - Answer -To salute all officers and all colors and standards not
cased.
, Eleventh General Order - Answer -To be especially watchful at night, and during the
time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to
pass without proper authority.
The Sailors' Creed - Answer -I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the
Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those
appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my
country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. i am committed to
excellence and the fair treatment of all.
RTC Maxim - Answer -I will not lie, cheat, or steal nor tolerate those among us who do.
Adrift - Answer -Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of
hand, or left lying about)
Aft-End - Answer -Near or toward the stern of the vessel
All Hands - Answer -The entire ship's company, both officer and enlisted
Allotment - Answer -An amount of money a member has coming out of his regular pay
Aye-Aye - Answer -Reply to an order or command meaning "I understand and will
comply"
Barracks - Answer -Building where Sailors live
Below - Answer -Downstairs
Brightwork - Answer -Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted
Bunk or Rack - Answer -Bed
Buoy - Answer -An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of
an object
Carry On - Answer -An order to resume work or duties
Cast Off - Answer -To throw off; to let go; to unfurl
Chain Locker - Answer -Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed
Chit, Chit Book - Answer -Coupon or receipt book
Chow Hall (Mess Deck) - Answer -Place to eat
