PROFESSIONAL MILITARY KNOWLEDGE ELIGIBILITY
EXAM (PMK-EE) FOR E-4: NAVAL HERITAGE
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - Answers -A way of acting
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? - Answers -
Rise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side
boys should be paraded during what times? - Answers -0800 to sunset
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also
famous because of which of the following accomplishments? - Answers -His victory over
HMS Serapis
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to
give a nine gun salute? - Answers -France
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - Answers -Battle of
Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - Answers -Apollo 12
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? -
Answers -a) October b) 1775
Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a
large scale into what job title? - Answers -Yeoman
To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with both
hands and take what other action? - Answers -Drop left hand only
When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location? - Answers -Mainmast
While rendering passing honors to another vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch
passes three blast of the whistle. What action should you take? - Answers -Carry on
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? - Answers -
Ceremony
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command
pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? - Answers -One
, You salute a Navy Commander, but he has not returned your salute. You should hold
your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces? - Answers -Six
When your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from what location? -
Answers -The bow
You should render a salute in which of the following cases? - Answers -When in
command formation
You are in formation and have been given the command HAND SALUTE. You should
drop the salute on receipt of what command? - Answers -READY, TWO
In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following
developments? - Answers -Steam power
What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate
USS Philadelphia? - Answers -Stephen Decatur
During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic
(European) actions? - Answers -The invasion of Normandy
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British
squadron, cutting British supply line? - Answers -Lake Erie
What was the name of the first nuclear submarine put out to sea on January 17, 1955? -
Answers -USS Nautilus
During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"? - Answers -
USS Constitution
The largest amphibious operation ever was assembled to conduct minesweeping,
shore-bombardment, and the transport of supplies and troops during what operation? -
Answers -Invasion of Normandy
During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount
of support equipment and supplies? - Answers -18.3 billion pounds
In the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary
purpose of what Navy vessels? - Answers -Privateers
Referring to the USS Maine, "Remember the Maine", was the battle cry for which of the
following wars? - Answers -The Spanish American War
When approaching an officer, you are carrying an object with both hands. What
action(s) should you take? - Answers -Look at the officer and render a verbal greeting
EXAM (PMK-EE) FOR E-4: NAVAL HERITAGE
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - Answers -A way of acting
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? - Answers -
Rise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side
boys should be paraded during what times? - Answers -0800 to sunset
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also
famous because of which of the following accomplishments? - Answers -His victory over
HMS Serapis
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to
give a nine gun salute? - Answers -France
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - Answers -Battle of
Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - Answers -Apollo 12
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year? -
Answers -a) October b) 1775
Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a
large scale into what job title? - Answers -Yeoman
To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with both
hands and take what other action? - Answers -Drop left hand only
When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location? - Answers -Mainmast
While rendering passing honors to another vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch
passes three blast of the whistle. What action should you take? - Answers -Carry on
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? - Answers -
Ceremony
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command
pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? - Answers -One
, You salute a Navy Commander, but he has not returned your salute. You should hold
your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces? - Answers -Six
When your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from what location? -
Answers -The bow
You should render a salute in which of the following cases? - Answers -When in
command formation
You are in formation and have been given the command HAND SALUTE. You should
drop the salute on receipt of what command? - Answers -READY, TWO
In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following
developments? - Answers -Steam power
What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate
USS Philadelphia? - Answers -Stephen Decatur
During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic
(European) actions? - Answers -The invasion of Normandy
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British
squadron, cutting British supply line? - Answers -Lake Erie
What was the name of the first nuclear submarine put out to sea on January 17, 1955? -
Answers -USS Nautilus
During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"? - Answers -
USS Constitution
The largest amphibious operation ever was assembled to conduct minesweeping,
shore-bombardment, and the transport of supplies and troops during what operation? -
Answers -Invasion of Normandy
During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount
of support equipment and supplies? - Answers -18.3 billion pounds
In the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary
purpose of what Navy vessels? - Answers -Privateers
Referring to the USS Maine, "Remember the Maine", was the battle cry for which of the
following wars? - Answers -The Spanish American War
When approaching an officer, you are carrying an object with both hands. What
action(s) should you take? - Answers -Look at the officer and render a verbal greeting
