PMK EE E-4, E-4 Naval Heritage Exam Quiz
The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known as what? - Correct AnswerDipping
What detail group or individual wears a prescri
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PMK EE E-4, E-4 Naval Heritage Exam Quiz
The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known as what? - Correct AnswerDipping
What detail group or individual wears a prescribed uniform that includes white leggings and a white or blue ascot? - Correct AnswerCeremonial Guard
In relation to morning colors, at what time is PREP hoisted? - Correct Answer0755
Lining up a ship's crew at regular intervals along the edges of all exposed weather decks is known by what term? - Correct AnswerManning the rails
While in uniform and covered, you are approaching an oficer from behind. Before overtaking him, you should a) take what action and b) make what request? - Correct Answera) hand salute b) "by your leave, sir"
Which of the following situations does NOT require you to render a hand salute? - Correct AnswerMeeting an officer in a public transpertation vehicle
You salute a Navy Commander, but he ahs not returned your salute. You should hold yout salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces? - Correct AnswerSix
An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect describes what term? - Correct AnswerCourtesy
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? - Correct AnswerOne
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur? - Correct AnswerYour right hand is injured
During the 18th century, battleships were classified as what type of ship? - Correct AnswerShips of the line
Which person served as an advocate for "sea power", the need or a large and powerful Navy, and the importance of understanding Navy needs? - Correct AnswerAlfred T. Mahan
When the U.S. Navy Department was established, what person was the President of the United States? - Correct AnswerJohn Adams
Which of the following ships was the first nuclear-powered carrier? - Correct AnswerUSS Enterprise
On December 16, 1907 the great white fleet let Hampton roads on a cruise around the world to show the flag and to demonstrate what attribute? - Correct AnswerStrength
On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines? - Correct AnswerLake Erie
Durring WWII, Japanese loss of what island(s) hearled the end of the war in the Pacific? - Correct AnswerIwo Jima
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Coral Sea? - Correct AnswerFought entirely with aircraft
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind while submerged? - Correct AnswerPeriscope
John Paul Jones was the commander of what ship that brought the war to British waters in 1778 and captured a number of ships? - Correct AnswerUSS Ranger
You should render a salute in which of the following cases? - Correct AnswerWhen in command of a formation
A Sailor standing in the right flank position when given 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 Answera) straight ahead b)left hand on hip
Which of the following phrases describes a ceremony? - Correct AnswerA formal act performed in public
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - Correct AnswerA way of acting
Which of the following pennants is hoisted above the National Ensign? - Correct AnswerChurch
When you receive a verbal order from an offier, what is the most appropriate response? - Correct AnswerAye aye sir/ma'am
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except on Sunday's, side boys should be paraded during what times? - Correct Answer0800 to sunset
Anofficer is approaching a working party. Rendering a salute is the responsibility of what individual(s)? - Correct AnswerThe person in charge of the work party only
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - Correct AnswerApollo 12
What was the name of the first U.S. Submarine in warfare? - Correct AnswerTurtle
What was the name of the first nuclear submarine put out to sea on January 17, 1955? - Correct AnswerSSN-571 Nautilus
What World War II battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - Correct AnswerBattle of Guadalcanal
What was the name of the first carrier designed from the keel up? - Correct AnswerUSS Ranger
The first extensive use of jet aircrat and helicopters occured during what war? - Correct AnswerThe Korean War
What person coined the phrase "sea power"? - Correct AnswerAdmiral David Farragut
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time? - Correct Answer27
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