ODS Final Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers12
Navy's Birthday - ANSWERS-Oct 13 1775
Marine Corps Birthday - ANSWERS-NoV 10 1775
When are colors - ANSWERS-0800 and sunset (first call 5min prior)
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in which of the follwoing ways? - ANSWERS-Hoisted
smartly/fast, lowered ceremoniously/slow
How is the flag displayed in distress? - ANSWERS-Flag with union down
Flag should never touch the - ANSWERS-Ground, floor, or water
flag should be disposed of with, - ANSWERS-dignity by fire
US flag is always on the - ANSWERS-Viewer's left and at the peak
2 or more nations flag - ANSWERS-flag of the same size, separate staff
Sngle staff - ANSWERS-US flag on top then state/local flags
, Only time anything is flown above the American flag - ANSWERS-Chaplain is conducting a
service at sea
Separate staffs - ANSWERS-hoist US flag first and lower last
Flag draped over casket: union at where - ANSWERS-At the head and over the left shoulder
Flag suspended over a street - ANSWERS-union points north or east
Flag on window or wall - ANSWERS-union is on observer's left
How are the military service flags ranked? - ANSWERS-In order of precedence - army, marines,
navy, air force, coast guard
military officer personal flags: blue with white stars - ANSWERS-officers eleigble for command at
sea
Military officer personal flags: white with blue stars - ANSWERS-Officers NOT eligible for
command at sea
Wardroom Origin - ANSWERS-storage space in sail warships
Present day wardroom use - ANSWERS-for social gatherings governed by the Chain of command
who can participate in the wardroom? - ANSWERS-all officers
wardroom participation - ANSWERS-monthly dues cover group events and gifts
Questions and Answers12
Navy's Birthday - ANSWERS-Oct 13 1775
Marine Corps Birthday - ANSWERS-NoV 10 1775
When are colors - ANSWERS-0800 and sunset (first call 5min prior)
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in which of the follwoing ways? - ANSWERS-Hoisted
smartly/fast, lowered ceremoniously/slow
How is the flag displayed in distress? - ANSWERS-Flag with union down
Flag should never touch the - ANSWERS-Ground, floor, or water
flag should be disposed of with, - ANSWERS-dignity by fire
US flag is always on the - ANSWERS-Viewer's left and at the peak
2 or more nations flag - ANSWERS-flag of the same size, separate staff
Sngle staff - ANSWERS-US flag on top then state/local flags
, Only time anything is flown above the American flag - ANSWERS-Chaplain is conducting a
service at sea
Separate staffs - ANSWERS-hoist US flag first and lower last
Flag draped over casket: union at where - ANSWERS-At the head and over the left shoulder
Flag suspended over a street - ANSWERS-union points north or east
Flag on window or wall - ANSWERS-union is on observer's left
How are the military service flags ranked? - ANSWERS-In order of precedence - army, marines,
navy, air force, coast guard
military officer personal flags: blue with white stars - ANSWERS-officers eleigble for command at
sea
Military officer personal flags: white with blue stars - ANSWERS-Officers NOT eligible for
command at sea
Wardroom Origin - ANSWERS-storage space in sail warships
Present day wardroom use - ANSWERS-for social gatherings governed by the Chain of command
who can participate in the wardroom? - ANSWERS-all officers
wardroom participation - ANSWERS-monthly dues cover group events and gifts
