NAVY ODS EVALUATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔What is the order of actions for a proper introduction? - ✔✔Stand up, smile, shake
hands firmly, make eye contact, repeat other person's name
✔✔What is the length of the NWU blouse? - ✔✔Length is between crotch and mid-
trouser pocket
✔✔When are you allowed to wear a backpack? - ✔✔When wearing NWU or NSU, with
nothing protruding, when carried on your left side or across both shoulders
✔✔When can NWUs be worn? - ✔✔Year round, with black boots, to work on a normal
day
✔✔What is placed above the right hand pocket on the NWU blouse? - ✔✔Last name
tape
✔✔What is the policy regarding communication devices when wearing NWUs? -
✔✔Must not interfere with military courtesies (greeting/saluting), can be used in working
or service uniforms, not visible from the front of the uniform when wearing on a belt clip,
drop phone to side of leg and render salute
✔✔What are the prescribable items for NWUs? - ✔✔Gloves, parka, watch cap
✔✔What is flag etiquette for ships in port? - ✔✔Flown at stern flagstaff from 0800 until
sunset
✔✔Which individuals are entitled to burial at sea? - ✔✔Active duty, retired, veterans,
US civilian mariners of Military Sealift Command and dependents
✔✔What is flag etiquette for shore installations? - ✔✔Flown near headquarters
, ✔✔What is the significance of a shadow box? - ✔✔Representative of sailor's career,
days of sailing, traditionally presented to all retiring sailors, contained a retiring sailors
worldly possessions in a box small enough to carry
✔✔What are the steps for inserting a late entry into a log book? - ✔✔Asterisk where you
are making the entry, log time and event, asterisk where event actually occurred
✔✔What should you do before assuming the watch? - ✔✔Examine all logs, inspect
spaces and equipment, ensure proper turnover, ask questions
✔✔How do you correct a log entry? - ✔✔Single horizontal line through mistake, initial
the mistake. Continue the entry
✔✔What is the proper way to answer phone? - ✔✔"Good morning/afternoon/evening,
this is Officer Training Command Nimitz Hall Quarterdeck, (Rank/name), Officer of the
Deck. This is a non-secure line. How may I help you sir/ma'am?"
✔✔What are the differences between duty and watch? - ✔✔Duration and scope of
responsibility
✔✔What are the responsibilities of the Officer of the Deck? - ✔✔Oversee subordinate
watch positions, enforce quarterdeck procedures, maintain the deck log
✔✔What is the on base number for emergency services (OTCN)? - ✔✔841-3333
✔✔Where is the Officer of the Deck (OOD) posted? - ✔✔Quarterdeck
✔✔How often are fuel readings required to be taken? - ✔✔Every 4 hours
✔✔Who completes the rover report and how often is it completed? - ✔✔Officer of the
Deck; every hour
✔✔When is the summer white uniform worn? - ✔✔Only in the summer. May be worn on
or off base. Business ashore, liberty, office work, watch standing
✔✔Which cover is worn with the summer white uniform? - ✔✔Combination cover
✔✔When is the khaki uniform worn? - ✔✔May be worn year round. May be worn on or
off base. Appropriate for any non-formal occasion
✔✔What is the duration of maternity convalescent leave (MCL)? - ✔✔6 weeks (42 days)
of non-chargeable leave for birthparent
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔What is the order of actions for a proper introduction? - ✔✔Stand up, smile, shake
hands firmly, make eye contact, repeat other person's name
✔✔What is the length of the NWU blouse? - ✔✔Length is between crotch and mid-
trouser pocket
✔✔When are you allowed to wear a backpack? - ✔✔When wearing NWU or NSU, with
nothing protruding, when carried on your left side or across both shoulders
✔✔When can NWUs be worn? - ✔✔Year round, with black boots, to work on a normal
day
✔✔What is placed above the right hand pocket on the NWU blouse? - ✔✔Last name
tape
✔✔What is the policy regarding communication devices when wearing NWUs? -
✔✔Must not interfere with military courtesies (greeting/saluting), can be used in working
or service uniforms, not visible from the front of the uniform when wearing on a belt clip,
drop phone to side of leg and render salute
✔✔What are the prescribable items for NWUs? - ✔✔Gloves, parka, watch cap
✔✔What is flag etiquette for ships in port? - ✔✔Flown at stern flagstaff from 0800 until
sunset
✔✔Which individuals are entitled to burial at sea? - ✔✔Active duty, retired, veterans,
US civilian mariners of Military Sealift Command and dependents
✔✔What is flag etiquette for shore installations? - ✔✔Flown near headquarters
, ✔✔What is the significance of a shadow box? - ✔✔Representative of sailor's career,
days of sailing, traditionally presented to all retiring sailors, contained a retiring sailors
worldly possessions in a box small enough to carry
✔✔What are the steps for inserting a late entry into a log book? - ✔✔Asterisk where you
are making the entry, log time and event, asterisk where event actually occurred
✔✔What should you do before assuming the watch? - ✔✔Examine all logs, inspect
spaces and equipment, ensure proper turnover, ask questions
✔✔How do you correct a log entry? - ✔✔Single horizontal line through mistake, initial
the mistake. Continue the entry
✔✔What is the proper way to answer phone? - ✔✔"Good morning/afternoon/evening,
this is Officer Training Command Nimitz Hall Quarterdeck, (Rank/name), Officer of the
Deck. This is a non-secure line. How may I help you sir/ma'am?"
✔✔What are the differences between duty and watch? - ✔✔Duration and scope of
responsibility
✔✔What are the responsibilities of the Officer of the Deck? - ✔✔Oversee subordinate
watch positions, enforce quarterdeck procedures, maintain the deck log
✔✔What is the on base number for emergency services (OTCN)? - ✔✔841-3333
✔✔Where is the Officer of the Deck (OOD) posted? - ✔✔Quarterdeck
✔✔How often are fuel readings required to be taken? - ✔✔Every 4 hours
✔✔Who completes the rover report and how often is it completed? - ✔✔Officer of the
Deck; every hour
✔✔When is the summer white uniform worn? - ✔✔Only in the summer. May be worn on
or off base. Business ashore, liberty, office work, watch standing
✔✔Which cover is worn with the summer white uniform? - ✔✔Combination cover
✔✔When is the khaki uniform worn? - ✔✔May be worn year round. May be worn on or
off base. Appropriate for any non-formal occasion
✔✔What is the duration of maternity convalescent leave (MCL)? - ✔✔6 weeks (42 days)
of non-chargeable leave for birthparent
