PMK- EE Naval Heritage questions with correct
answers
You shoulder stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical selections? CORRECT ANSWER "Hail to the Chief"
A Sailor standing to the right flank position when the command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT< DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand and arm in b) what position? CORRECT ANSWER a) straight ahead b) left hand on hip
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what terms? CORRECT ANSWER Ceremony
When, if ever, are Sailors authorized to talk after the command PARADE, REST? CORRECT ANSWER Never
When boarding a foreign naval vessel, which, if any, of the following actions should you take? CORRECT ANSWER Salute the National Ensign first, then the Officer of the Deck
To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with both hands and take what over action? CORRECT ANSWER Drop left hand only
The process of moving our national ensign from the stern to the mainmast as your ship gets underway is referred to by what term? CORRECT ANSWER Shifting the colors
What term means "to stop"? CORRECT ANSWER Avast
Which of the following phrases describes a ceremony? CORRECT ANSWER a formal act performed in public You assigned to place the National Ensign at half-mast during morning colors. What procedure should you use? CORRECT ANSWER Hoist it smartly to the peak, then lower it ceremoniously to half mast
While rendering passing honors to another Navy vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch passes three blasts of the whistle. What action should you take? CORRECT ANSWER Carry on
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? CORRECT ANSWER Battle of Guadalcanal
During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions? CORRECT ANSWER The Invasion of Normandy
In 1843, the Invention of steam power incorporated in the USS Princeton, paved the way for progress in the development of what system? CORRECT ANSWER The screw popeller
What person coined the phrase "sea power"? CORRECT ANSWER Admiral David Farragut
During or prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels? CORRECT ANSWER Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia? CORRECT ANSWER Stephen Decatur
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Coral Sea? CORRECT ANSWER Fought entirely with aircraft
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? CORRECT ANSWER a)October b)1775
answers
You shoulder stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical selections? CORRECT ANSWER "Hail to the Chief"
A Sailor standing to the right flank position when the command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT< DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand and arm in b) what position? CORRECT ANSWER a) straight ahead b) left hand on hip
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what terms? CORRECT ANSWER Ceremony
When, if ever, are Sailors authorized to talk after the command PARADE, REST? CORRECT ANSWER Never
When boarding a foreign naval vessel, which, if any, of the following actions should you take? CORRECT ANSWER Salute the National Ensign first, then the Officer of the Deck
To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with both hands and take what over action? CORRECT ANSWER Drop left hand only
The process of moving our national ensign from the stern to the mainmast as your ship gets underway is referred to by what term? CORRECT ANSWER Shifting the colors
What term means "to stop"? CORRECT ANSWER Avast
Which of the following phrases describes a ceremony? CORRECT ANSWER a formal act performed in public You assigned to place the National Ensign at half-mast during morning colors. What procedure should you use? CORRECT ANSWER Hoist it smartly to the peak, then lower it ceremoniously to half mast
While rendering passing honors to another Navy vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch passes three blasts of the whistle. What action should you take? CORRECT ANSWER Carry on
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? CORRECT ANSWER Battle of Guadalcanal
During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions? CORRECT ANSWER The Invasion of Normandy
In 1843, the Invention of steam power incorporated in the USS Princeton, paved the way for progress in the development of what system? CORRECT ANSWER The screw popeller
What person coined the phrase "sea power"? CORRECT ANSWER Admiral David Farragut
During or prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels? CORRECT ANSWER Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia? CORRECT ANSWER Stephen Decatur
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Coral Sea? CORRECT ANSWER Fought entirely with aircraft
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? CORRECT ANSWER a)October b)1775
