PMK PMK-EE (E-5) 2025-2026 Question and
Correct answer GRADED A+
U.S. Navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs? - ANSWERSThe National
Ensign is flown day and night
During the rendering of honors, what event cause the side boys to salute in uniform? - ANSWERSThe
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? - ANSWERSThree
When a Navy ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted to what at sea position? - ANSWERSThe
mainmast
Military courtesies rendered to nations and high-ranking individuals are known by what term? -
ANSWERSHonors
Your ship is rendering honors to another ship. When you hear two whistle blast, you should take the
following actions? - ANSWERSEnd Salute
The U.S. Navy flag was establish as an official flag by which of the following individuals? -
ANSWERSPresident of the United States
When boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign, what is the proper conduct? - ANSWERSSalute
the ensign, then salute the OOD
When your ship renders honors "close aboard", another ship is passing within what maximum distance
of the ship? - ANSWERS600 yd
A correct saluting distance is generally what maximum number of paces? - ANSWERSSix
,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?
- ANSWERSFrance
The battle of the Coral Sea is best described by which of the following phrases? - ANSWERSIt was fought
entirely with aircraft
What was the significance of the battle of Midway? - ANSWERSIt 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? -
ANSWERSTo provide a channel of communication for enlisted personnel
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up? - ANSWERSUSS Ranger
The command RARADE REST may be given when a formation is in what other position(s)? - ANSWERSAt
ATTENTION only
It is Not proper to salute in which of the following situations? - ANSWERSWhen you are on a working
detail
The President of the United States rates what total number of gun salutes? - ANSWERS21
When the command RIGHT OBLIQUE is performed, at what angle should the formation turn? -
ANSWERS45 degrees
To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals should you
use? - ANSWERSOne
While your ship is visiting a foreign port, the host country's national anthem should be played at what
specific time? - ANSWERSImmediately after morning colors
,Which of the following commands is a two-count movement? - ANSWERSAbout Face
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting
British supply lines? - ANSWERSLake Erie
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems command conducts research in which of the following areas? -
ANSWERSAirborne and shipboard electronics
what were the three major classes of Navy vessels during and prior to the 19th century? -
ANSWERSShips-of-the-lines, frigates, and sloops-of-war
Who led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS PHILADELPHIA? -
ANSWERSStephen Decat
The first to transmit the historic signal, "Underway on nuclear power" was what vessel? - ANSWERSUSS
NAUTILUS
The music selection "Hail to the Chief" is played during ceremonies for the arrival of which of the
following individuals? - ANSWERSThe President of the United States
Lookouts are necessary aboard ship for what reason? - ANSWERSBecause 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 - ANSWERSThe
Boatswain's Mate begins to pipe
To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals should you
use? - ANSWERS1
When the host country's national anthem is played when you are visiting a foreign port, you should take
what action? - ANSWERSRender honors
, US navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs? - ANSWERSThe national
ensign is flown day and night
When mooring a ship and the order SHIFT COLORS is passed, what action should be performed? -
ANSWERSThe national ensign is moved from the main mast to the stern
What was the significance of the battle of midway? - ANSWERSIt 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? - ANSWERSReduced manning requirements
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up? - ANSWERSUSS RANGER
Which submarine was the first to attack and sink a warship - ANSWERSCSS HUNLEY
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in what specific manner? - ANSWERSHoisted smartly and
lowered ceremoniously
Which of the following gun salutes is not authorized? - ANSWERS10 gun
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what types? - ANSWERSShips of the line
When officials or officers board and depart you ship, which of the following honors should be rendered?
- ANSWERSSide honors
The largest amphibious operation and greatest armada in history occurred during what action? -
ANSWERSNormandy invasion
When your ship is passing another ship and rendering honors, attention to port is called by what specific
number of signal blasts? - ANSWERS2
Correct answer GRADED A+
U.S. Navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs? - ANSWERSThe National
Ensign is flown day and night
During the rendering of honors, what event cause the side boys to salute in uniform? - ANSWERSThe
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? - ANSWERSThree
When a Navy ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted to what at sea position? - ANSWERSThe
mainmast
Military courtesies rendered to nations and high-ranking individuals are known by what term? -
ANSWERSHonors
Your ship is rendering honors to another ship. When you hear two whistle blast, you should take the
following actions? - ANSWERSEnd Salute
The U.S. Navy flag was establish as an official flag by which of the following individuals? -
ANSWERSPresident of the United States
When boarding a ship that is flying the national ensign, what is the proper conduct? - ANSWERSSalute
the ensign, then salute the OOD
When your ship renders honors "close aboard", another ship is passing within what maximum distance
of the ship? - ANSWERS600 yd
A correct saluting distance is generally what maximum number of paces? - ANSWERSSix
,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?
- ANSWERSFrance
The battle of the Coral Sea is best described by which of the following phrases? - ANSWERSIt was fought
entirely with aircraft
What was the significance of the battle of Midway? - ANSWERSIt 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? -
ANSWERSTo provide a channel of communication for enlisted personnel
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up? - ANSWERSUSS Ranger
The command RARADE REST may be given when a formation is in what other position(s)? - ANSWERSAt
ATTENTION only
It is Not proper to salute in which of the following situations? - ANSWERSWhen you are on a working
detail
The President of the United States rates what total number of gun salutes? - ANSWERS21
When the command RIGHT OBLIQUE is performed, at what angle should the formation turn? -
ANSWERS45 degrees
To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals should you
use? - ANSWERSOne
While your ship is visiting a foreign port, the host country's national anthem should be played at what
specific time? - ANSWERSImmediately after morning colors
,Which of the following commands is a two-count movement? - ANSWERSAbout Face
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting
British supply lines? - ANSWERSLake Erie
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems command conducts research in which of the following areas? -
ANSWERSAirborne and shipboard electronics
what were the three major classes of Navy vessels during and prior to the 19th century? -
ANSWERSShips-of-the-lines, frigates, and sloops-of-war
Who led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS PHILADELPHIA? -
ANSWERSStephen Decat
The first to transmit the historic signal, "Underway on nuclear power" was what vessel? - ANSWERSUSS
NAUTILUS
The music selection "Hail to the Chief" is played during ceremonies for the arrival of which of the
following individuals? - ANSWERSThe President of the United States
Lookouts are necessary aboard ship for what reason? - ANSWERSBecause 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 - ANSWERSThe
Boatswain's Mate begins to pipe
To call attention to starboard when rendering honors, what total number of blast signals should you
use? - ANSWERS1
When the host country's national anthem is played when you are visiting a foreign port, you should take
what action? - ANSWERSRender honors
, US navy ships that are underway observe which of the following customs? - ANSWERSThe national
ensign is flown day and night
When mooring a ship and the order SHIFT COLORS is passed, what action should be performed? -
ANSWERSThe national ensign is moved from the main mast to the stern
What was the significance of the battle of midway? - ANSWERSIt 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? - ANSWERSReduced manning requirements
In 1934, what aircraft carrier was the first ship designed from the keel up? - ANSWERSUSS RANGER
Which submarine was the first to attack and sink a warship - ANSWERSCSS HUNLEY
The national ensign is hoisted and lowered in what specific manner? - ANSWERSHoisted smartly and
lowered ceremoniously
Which of the following gun salutes is not authorized? - ANSWERS10 gun
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what types? - ANSWERSShips of the line
When officials or officers board and depart you ship, which of the following honors should be rendered?
- ANSWERSSide honors
The largest amphibious operation and greatest armada in history occurred during what action? -
ANSWERSNormandy invasion
When your ship is passing another ship and rendering honors, attention to port is called by what specific
number of signal blasts? - ANSWERS2
