PMK-EE - Naval Heritage (E-6)
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Which of the following pennants is NEVER placed at half-mast?—ANSWER--U.S. Navy Flag
Which of the following flag combinations is referred to as colors?—ANSWER--National
ensign and Union Jack
When boarding and departing the ship, Flag or Commanding Officers on official visits should
be rendered which of the following honors?—ANSWER--Side honors
Half-masting the national ensign on Memorial Day is carried on for what specific duration?—
ANSWER--0800-1220
When music is not available for evening colors, what number should be played on the
bugle?—ANSWER--Retreat
When passing honors between ships when personnel are in ranks, what salute should be
rendered by what individual(s)?—ANSWER--The Division Officer and the Division Petty
Officer only
A Commander in the Navy is designated what boat flagstaff insignia?—ANSWER--A star
, Ships will be "full dressed" for which of the following holidays?—ANSWER--Independence
Day
When the Commanding Officer is absent, what substitute pennant should be flown?—
ANSWER--3rd
When passing honors between ships, after "Attention to Port" has sounded, the signal for
"Hand Salute" is represented by what total number of blasts of the ship's horn?—ANSWER--
One
Of the following historic Navy battles, which one was fought entirely with aircraft launched
from carriers with the two opposing Fleets never seeing each other?—ANSWER--Battle of
Coral Sea
What class ship was developed to counter the threat posed by development of the
submarine?—ANSWER--Destroyer
What was the first military decoration awarded to individuals by the United States?—
ANSWER--Purple Heart
The first commissioned U.S. Navy submarine was given what name?—ANSWER--USS Holland
Which of the following battles was the significant turning point of the war in the Pacific?—
ANSWER--Battle of Midway
When you observe a senior enlisted approaching a blocked passageway, what command
should you issue?—ANSWER--Coming Through
While underway, the Ensign is flown from what specific location on the ship?—ANSWER--
Gaff
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Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Which of the following pennants is NEVER placed at half-mast?—ANSWER--U.S. Navy Flag
Which of the following flag combinations is referred to as colors?—ANSWER--National
ensign and Union Jack
When boarding and departing the ship, Flag or Commanding Officers on official visits should
be rendered which of the following honors?—ANSWER--Side honors
Half-masting the national ensign on Memorial Day is carried on for what specific duration?—
ANSWER--0800-1220
When music is not available for evening colors, what number should be played on the
bugle?—ANSWER--Retreat
When passing honors between ships when personnel are in ranks, what salute should be
rendered by what individual(s)?—ANSWER--The Division Officer and the Division Petty
Officer only
A Commander in the Navy is designated what boat flagstaff insignia?—ANSWER--A star
, Ships will be "full dressed" for which of the following holidays?—ANSWER--Independence
Day
When the Commanding Officer is absent, what substitute pennant should be flown?—
ANSWER--3rd
When passing honors between ships, after "Attention to Port" has sounded, the signal for
"Hand Salute" is represented by what total number of blasts of the ship's horn?—ANSWER--
One
Of the following historic Navy battles, which one was fought entirely with aircraft launched
from carriers with the two opposing Fleets never seeing each other?—ANSWER--Battle of
Coral Sea
What class ship was developed to counter the threat posed by development of the
submarine?—ANSWER--Destroyer
What was the first military decoration awarded to individuals by the United States?—
ANSWER--Purple Heart
The first commissioned U.S. Navy submarine was given what name?—ANSWER--USS Holland
Which of the following battles was the significant turning point of the war in the Pacific?—
ANSWER--Battle of Midway
When you observe a senior enlisted approaching a blocked passageway, what command
should you issue?—ANSWER--Coming Through
While underway, the Ensign is flown from what specific location on the ship?—ANSWER--
Gaff
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
