HONORS AND CEREMONIES

Question 1

At Morning colors, the ensign shall be started up at the beginning of the music and hoisted smartly to the peak or ______ . (What’s the top of a flag pole called?)

Answer 1

Truck

Question 2

At Evening colors, the ensign shall be started from the peak or truck at the beginning of the music and the lowering so regulated as to be completed at the ___________.

Answer 2

Last note

Question 3

In the absence of a band, an appropriate recording to be played over the public address system, “_____________” shall be played by the bugle at Morning Colors.

Answer 3

“To The Colors”

Question 4

In the absence of a band, an appropriate recording to be played over the public address system, “ ___________ “ shall be played at Evening Colors.

Answer 4

“Retreat”

Question 5

In the absence of music, “___________” and “___________” shall be the signals for rendering and terminating the salute to Colors.

Answer 5

“Attention” and “Carry-On”

Question 6

During colors, a boat underway within sight or hearing shall lie to, or shall proceed at the slowest safe speed. The Coxswain, shall stand and salute except when dangerous to do so. Other persons on board shall __________.

Answer 6

Remain seated or standing and shall not salute.

Question 7

How many gun salutes does the President of the United States receive during a ceremony?

Answer 7

21 gun salute

Question 8

How many gun salutes does the secretary of homeland security receive during a ceremony?

Answer 8

19 gun salute

Question 9

Passing honors with ships is to be conducted when “close aboard”. “Close aboard” shall mean passing within _____ yards.

Answer 9

600 yards

Question 10

When do you go full dress ship?

Answer 10

Presidents’ Day and 4th of July

Question 11

Number of side boys for vice admiral?

Answer 11

8