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Flashcards in Courtesies and Customs Deck (27)
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2
Q

A custom is:

A

A usual way of acting in given circumstances that has been practiced for so long that it has the force of law.

3
Q

A courtesy is:

A

an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others.

4
Q

Personnel in civilian clothes render a salute in 2 ways:

A
  1. Hat in front of the left shoulder (men only)2. Right hand over the heart (men without hats; women with or without hats)
5
Q

True or false: Salute officers even when they are uncovered.

A

True

6
Q

The 3 types of rifle salute are:

A
  1. Present arms2. Rifle salute at order arms3. Rifle salute at shoulder arms
7
Q

Salutes rendered to individuals of merit are:

A

honors

8
Q

Passing honors are rendered:

A

by a ship to other ships and to other boats having officials embarked.

9
Q

Side honors are rendered:

A

to officials or officers as the board and depart a Navy ship.

10
Q

Gun salutes are rendered:

A

to high-ranking individuals, to nations, and to celebrate national holidays.

11
Q

“Close aboard” means:

A

passing within 600 yards for ships and 400 yards for boats.

12
Q

One blast (attention):

A

attention to starboard

13
Q

Two blasts (attention):

A

Attention to port

14
Q

One blast:

A

hand salute

15
Q

Two blasts:

A

end salute

16
Q

Three blasts:

A

carry on

17
Q

A vice consul receives how many gun salutes?

A

5

18
Q

Who receives a 21 gun salute?

A

President of the United States and rulers of foreign nations recognized by US

19
Q

When in uniform, military personnel salute:

A

the flag, anthem, officers

20
Q

True or False: Under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.

A

true

21
Q

When boarding a ship in which the national ensign is flying, you should:

A
  1. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of the brow2. Face the ensign and salute.3. Salute the OOD
22
Q

As a sentry at a gangway, you should render a salute:

A
  1. To all officers going or coming over the side2. When passing or being passed by officers close aboard in boats
23
Q

Manning the rails is:

A

a passing honor rendered to the President of the United States.

24
Q

Hoisting and lowering the flag at 0800 and sunset are:

A

morning and evening colors

25
Q

In-port position of the ensign is:

A

on the stern

26
Q

Underway position of the ensign is:

A

on the mainmast

27
Q

Aboard ship, the CO is addressed as ____, regardless of rank.

A

captain

28
Q

In general, seniors take the seats farthest ___.

A

aft