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U.S. Navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs?
Ans: The National Ensign is flown day and night
During the rendering of honors, what event cause the side boys to salute in uniform?
Ans: The boatswain's Mate begins to pipe
When your ship is passing another ship and rendering honors, what specific number of signal
blast is rendered for CARRY ON?
Ans: Three
When a Navy ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted to what at sea position?
Ans: The mainmast
Military courtesies rendered to nations and high-ranking individuals are known by what
term?
Ans: Honors
Your ship is rendering honors to another ship. When you hear two whistle blast, you should
take the following actions?
Ans: End Salute
The U.S. Navy flag was establish as an official flag by which of the following individuals?
Ans: President of the United States
When boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign, what is the proper conduct?
Ans: Salute the ensign, then salute the OOD
When your ship renders honors "close aboard", another ship is passing within what maximum
distance of the ship?
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Ans: 600 yd
A correct saluting distance is generally what maximum number of paces?
Ans: Six
In February 1778, as one of the first foreign powers to recognize the American Colonies as
legitimate government, which country returned a gun salute to John Paul Jones and the ship he
was commanding?
Ans: France
The battle of the Coral Sea is best described by which of the following phrases?
Ans: It was fought entirely with aircraft
What was the significance of the battle of Midway?
Ans: It marked the turning point of the war in the Pacific
The office of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy was created for which of the following
purposes?
Ans: To provide a channel of communication for enlisted personnel
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up?
Ans: USS Ranger
The command RARADE REST may be given when a formation is in what other position(s)?
Ans: At ATTENTION only
It is Not proper to salute in which of the following situations?
Ans: When you are on a working detail
The President of the United States rates what total number of gun salutes?
Ans: 21
When the command RIGHT OBLIQUE is performed, at what angle should the formation turn?
Ans: 45 degrees
To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals
should you use?
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Ans: One
While your ship is visiting a foreign port, the host country's national anthem should be played
at what specific time?
Ans: Immediately after morning colors
Which of the following commands is a two-count movement?
Ans: About Face
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British
squadron, cutting British supply lines?
Ans: Lake Erie
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems command conducts research in which of the following
areas?
Ans: Airborne and shipboard electronics
what were the three major classes of Navy vessels during and prior to the 19th century?
Ans: Ships-of-the-lines, frigates, and sloops-of-war
Who led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS
PHILADELPHIA?
Ans: Stephen Decat
The first to transmit the historic signal, "Underway on nuclear power" was what vessel?
Ans: USS NAUTILUS
The music selection "Hail to the Chief" is played during ceremonies for the arrival of which of
the following individuals?
Ans: The President of the United States
Lookouts are necessary aboard ship for what reason?
Ans: Because smoke, flames,swimmers, torpedo waves, debris, low flying aircraft, and life
raft are sometimes not seen on radar
During the rendering of honors, what event cues the side boys to salute in unison
Ans: The Boatswain's Mate begins to pipe
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To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals
should you use?
Ans: 1
When the host country's national anthem is played when you are visiting a foreign port, you
should take what action?
Ans: Render honors
US navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs?
Ans: The national ensign is flown day and night
When mooring a ship and the order SHIFT COLORS is passed, what action should be
performed?
Ans: The national ensign is moved from the main mast to the stern
What was the significance of the battle of midway?
Ans: It marked the turning point of the war in the pacific
The navy's nuclear fleet offers all of the following advantages over conventionally powered
vessels except which one?
Ans: Reduced manning requirements
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up?
Ans: USS RANGER
Which submarine was the first to attack and sink a warship
Ans: CSS HUNLEY
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in what specific manner?
Ans: Hoisted smartly and lowered ceremoniously
Which of the following gun salutes is not authorized?
Ans: 10 gun
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what types?
Ans: Ships of the line
PMK PMK-EE (E-5) Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers (100% Correct Answers)
/Already Graded A+
U.S. Navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs?
Ans: The National Ensign is flown day and night
During the rendering of honors, what event cause the side boys to salute in uniform?
Ans: The boatswain's Mate begins to pipe
When your ship is passing another ship and rendering honors, what specific number of signal
blast is rendered for CARRY ON?
Ans: Three
When a Navy ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted to what at sea position?
Ans: The mainmast
Military courtesies rendered to nations and high-ranking individuals are known by what
term?
Ans: Honors
Your ship is rendering honors to another ship. When you hear two whistle blast, you should
take the following actions?
Ans: End Salute
The U.S. Navy flag was establish as an official flag by which of the following individuals?
Ans: President of the United States
When boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign, what is the proper conduct?
Ans: Salute the ensign, then salute the OOD
When your ship renders honors "close aboard", another ship is passing within what maximum
distance of the ship?
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Ans: 600 yd
A correct saluting distance is generally what maximum number of paces?
Ans: Six
In February 1778, as one of the first foreign powers to recognize the American Colonies as
legitimate government, which country returned a gun salute to John Paul Jones and the ship he
was commanding?
Ans: France
The battle of the Coral Sea is best described by which of the following phrases?
Ans: It was fought entirely with aircraft
What was the significance of the battle of Midway?
Ans: It marked the turning point of the war in the Pacific
The office of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy was created for which of the following
purposes?
Ans: To provide a channel of communication for enlisted personnel
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up?
Ans: USS Ranger
The command RARADE REST may be given when a formation is in what other position(s)?
Ans: At ATTENTION only
It is Not proper to salute in which of the following situations?
Ans: When you are on a working detail
The President of the United States rates what total number of gun salutes?
Ans: 21
When the command RIGHT OBLIQUE is performed, at what angle should the formation turn?
Ans: 45 degrees
To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals
should you use?
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Ans: One
While your ship is visiting a foreign port, the host country's national anthem should be played
at what specific time?
Ans: Immediately after morning colors
Which of the following commands is a two-count movement?
Ans: About Face
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British
squadron, cutting British supply lines?
Ans: Lake Erie
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems command conducts research in which of the following
areas?
Ans: Airborne and shipboard electronics
what were the three major classes of Navy vessels during and prior to the 19th century?
Ans: Ships-of-the-lines, frigates, and sloops-of-war
Who led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS
PHILADELPHIA?
Ans: Stephen Decat
The first to transmit the historic signal, "Underway on nuclear power" was what vessel?
Ans: USS NAUTILUS
The music selection "Hail to the Chief" is played during ceremonies for the arrival of which of
the following individuals?
Ans: The President of the United States
Lookouts are necessary aboard ship for what reason?
Ans: Because smoke, flames,swimmers, torpedo waves, debris, low flying aircraft, and life
raft are sometimes not seen on radar
During the rendering of honors, what event cues the side boys to salute in unison
Ans: The Boatswain's Mate begins to pipe
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To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals
should you use?
Ans: 1
When the host country's national anthem is played when you are visiting a foreign port, you
should take what action?
Ans: Render honors
US navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs?
Ans: The national ensign is flown day and night
When mooring a ship and the order SHIFT COLORS is passed, what action should be
performed?
Ans: The national ensign is moved from the main mast to the stern
What was the significance of the battle of midway?
Ans: It marked the turning point of the war in the pacific
The navy's nuclear fleet offers all of the following advantages over conventionally powered
vessels except which one?
Ans: Reduced manning requirements
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up?
Ans: USS RANGER
Which submarine was the first to attack and sink a warship
Ans: CSS HUNLEY
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in what specific manner?
Ans: Hoisted smartly and lowered ceremoniously
Which of the following gun salutes is not authorized?
Ans: 10 gun
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what types?
Ans: Ships of the line
