ASTB-E Naval Knowledge Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

ASTB-E Naval Knowledge Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Adrift - Loose from moorings and out of control. Applied to anything lost or out of hand Aft - Towards the stern (tail) of the ship All hands - The entire ship's crew; both enlisted and officer Allotment - An amount of money a sailor has coming out of regular pay Aye, aye - Response acknowledging the understanding of a command/statement Barracks - A building where sailors live when ashore Below - Downstairs, like the next deck below Blackshoe - Non-aviation rate for enlisted personnel as well as officers. A "shoe" is a ship driver/SWO Blue nose - A sailor who has crossed either the arctic or antarctic circle. Also applies to officer. Bow - The forward part of a ship or boat 2 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. Bravo Zulu - Naval term for "well done" Brightwork - Brass or shiny metal kept polished rather than painted Brownshoe - Aviation rate enlisted personnel Bulkhead - The wall Bunk - A bed Buoy - An anchored float used as an aid to navigation or to mark the location of an object. Carry on - An order to resume work or duties Cast off - To throw off, to let go, to unfurl Chain locker - Compartment in which anchor chain is stowed Chit - Forms used to request taking leave, a day off, etc. Chit book - Coupon or receipt booklet. Chow hall - (Mess Deck) a place to eat Colors - Raising and lowering of the National Ensign, the American Flag and Organization flags Cup of Joe - A cup of coffee. Name after Josephus Daniels, Sec Nav who prohibited the use of alcohol on board U.S. Navy ships 3 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. Deck - The floor Deep Six - To dispose of or throw away Enlisted - The general work force of the Navy and Navy Reserve - Generally requires a high school diploma (or GED) as a minimum requirement, completion of Recruit Training and Training in an occupational specialty area Ensign - The rank of an Officer between Chief Warrant Officer and LTJg Fast - Snugly secured Fathom - A unit of length equal to 6 feet used for measuring the depth of water Field day - Full-blown cleaning; sort of like spring cleaning. First Lieutenant - The Officer responsible to the XO for the deck department/division aboard ship