Navy Questions Flashcards
(114 cards)
1
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Significance of December 7th, 1941?
A
Attack on Pearl Harbor
2
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1st MCPON?
A
GMCM Del Black
3
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Who was the first female Chief?
A
YNC Loretta P. Walsh
4
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If the National Ensign in flying upside-down on a ship, what does that mean?
A
Distress Signal
5
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When is the Hospital Corps Birthday?
A
17 June 1898
6
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Who was the first African American Master Diver?
A
Master Chief Carl Brashear
7
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What ship has the nickname ‘Old Ironsides’?
A
USS Constitution
8
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When is the Navy’s Birthday?
A
13 OCT 1775
9
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When is the Marine Corps Birthday?
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11 NOV 1775
10
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First Navy Carrier ?
A
USS Langley
11
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First jet to fly off the first carrier?
A
FJ1 Fury
12
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First Nuclear Carrier?
A
USS Enterprise
13
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What ship is the 7th Fleets flagship?
what kind of ship is it?
A
USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19)
Amphibious Command Ship
14
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What are the 3 items that are on the front left breast pocket of the NWU’s?
A
The Eagle, Anchor and USS Constitution
15
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What class of ship was the USS Chief?
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Mine Sweeper
16
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First Navy Submarine?
A
USS Holland
17
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What are the Navy Surgeons 4 P’s?
A
People
Platforms
Performance
Power
18
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Navy Jack ?
A
13 red and white horizontal stripes
Uncolied rattlesnake
the words “Dont Tread on Me”
19
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Who was the first African American Navy Chaplain?
A
Chaplain Thomas Parham
20
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Who was the first Chief Justice?
A
Alexander Hamilton
21
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Whats the oldest ship still in commission and where is it?
A
USS Constitution; Boston
22
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Who’s the first HM MCPON?
A
HMCM Joe Campa
23
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Who was the first African American Pilot?
A
ENS Jesse Brown
24
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First ship commissioned after an Enlisted serviceman?
A
USS Osmond Ingram
25
What ship were the Sullivan brothers on when it was sinking?
USS Juneau
26
Who are the founding fathers? (7)
G. Washington
T. Jefferson
J. Adams
J. Madison
A. Hamilton
J. Hancock
B. Franklin
27
Who was the first female to command a carrier group?
RADM Nora Tyson
28
Oldest Communications onboard a ship?
The messenger
29
Ships general announcing system?
1MC
30
When was the flag raised on IWO JIMA for the first time second raising?
FEB 23, 1945
31
IWO JIMA Photo. Who took the famous photo?
Joe Rosenthal
32
Who was in the famous IWO JIMA photo?
Members of Easy Company.
33
2 major elements of damage control aboard ship are?
fire fighting and flood control
34
How many HMs have been awarded the medal of honor?
23
35
Who was the first HM awarded the medal of honor?
Pharmacist Apprentice Robert Stanley
36
Who was the last HM awarded the medal of honor?
Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers
37
What was the Navy's first commissioned ship?
USS Constellation
38
What was the Navy's first hospital ship?
USS Intrepid
39
What was the Navy's first nuclear submarine?
USS Nautilus
40
What and How many types of court martial are there?
3
Summary
Special
General
41
What is the family dependency care certificate and who has to have one signed?
ALL Dual Military w/children and SINGLE Active Duty parents must sign.
42
When confined to bread and water, how long can someone recieve this punishment?
3 days
43
What are the time for morning and afternoon colors?
Morning: 0800
Afternoon: Sunset
44
What is the HYT for E3, E4, E5 and E6?
E3: 6 yrs
E4: 10 yrs
E5: 16 yrs
E6: 22yrs
45
When can a member put on gold hash marks?
After 12 years of consecutive good service
46
When does a member receive their hash marks?
every 4 years
47
When does a member receive their good conduct award?
every 3 consecutive years of good service
48
What are the qualifications to receive GWOTSM?
To be on current command 30 days
49
Who wrote the sailors creed?
Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel
50
Meaning of the United States National Ensign?
Red blood shed in defense of our nation, White purity of our nation, Blue pride in our nation.
13 red and white stripes representing the original 13 colonies.
50 stars - Representing the 50 states.
51
Name the original six frigates of the US Navy?
USS Congress, USS Constitution, USS Constellation, USS Chesapeake, USS United States and USS President.
52
Who was the war of 1812 fought against?
Great Britain
53
What was the significance of the battle of the Monitor and Merrimack?
First battle between two ironclad ships
54
What type of ship was attacked on 12OCT2000? What was the name?
DDG, The USS Cole off the shore of Aden Yemen
55
What president tried to dismantle the Navy?
Thomas Jefferson
56
Watch Standing- What is the zenith?
Right above the watch stander
57
What does the alpha flag represent?
Divers in the water
58
Which term is used to silence all traffic on sound powered telephones?
clear the lines
59
What decommissioned vessel is moored at Baltimore?
USS Constellation
60
What is the title of the Naval Hymn?
Eternal Father, Strong to save
61
What are the names of the five beaches that were assaulted during Operation Overlord/ D-Day?
Omaha
Utah
Gold
Sword
Juno
62
What is the MCPONs 3 basics on Zeroing in on Execellence?
D- Developing Leaders
O- Good Order and Discipline
C- Controlling what we own
63
What does the term "mayday" mean and what language was it derived from?
General Distress signal to all open frequencies; French meaning "Help me"
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Who was the Bonhomme Richard named after?
Ben Franklin; his pen name in France
65
What war showed the first iron clad ship in U.S American history?
what did it utilize for power?
who used it?
what was its name?
U.S. American Civil War
Steam
U.S. Confederacy
CNS Manassas
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Where does the term "starboard" come from?
when wooden clad ships were used, the "STEER BOARD" or steering rudder was on the right side of the ship, which would always guide the ship to shore on the left side which later became known as "Port side"
67
Who was the Godfather of the Navy?
CAPT John Paul Jones
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What was JPJ famous saying?
"I have not yet begun to fight"
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On what ship did he say that phrase and who gave us that ship?
Bonhomme Richard and the French
70
When was the Dental rate combined with HM?
July 2005
71
Who is the Force Master Chief ?
Master Chief Mangaran
72
How many inches above the elbow is the arm fold?
3 inches
73
What is the new age of enlistment?
41
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When can you salute with your left arm ?
When your right is injured
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When merchant ships pass a Navy vessel, what do they do with the ensign ?
‘Dip’ the ensign
76
Who is authorized to wear a gold buckle and khaki belt?
Officers and Chiefs
77
Passing honors between ships are done at what distance?
600 yards
78
When is prep for colors?
0755
79
What is the detail group that wears white leggings and white or blue ascots ?
Ceremonial Guard
80
Are necklaces allowed in uniform?
Yes but need to be unseen
81
What is the correct place to stencil the neckerchief?
Diagonally across the center
82
Are men allowed to wear hairpieces in uniform?
Yes but for cosmetic reasons or male pattern baldness
83
What does the USN stand for on the Chief Anchors ?
Unity
Service
Navigation
84
At what interval is the 21 gun salute fired ?
1 min intervals
85
What were the original 3 types of ship?
Frigates
Sloops of war
Ships of the line
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How many types of Discharge (from Active Duty service) are there ?
Honorable
Under honorable conditions
Under other than honorable
Bad conduct
Dishonorable
Uncharacterized
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Who said “Damn the torpedos, full steam ahead!” ?
Adm Farragut
88
What was the turning point of the Pacific ?
Battle of Midway
89
Where is 5th fleet ?
Indian Ocean, Arab Gulf
90
Significance of Battle of Coral Sea
Neither ship saw one another
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Chiefs Birthday ?
April 1 1893
92
What is happening currently in North Korea?
North Korea has sent 3000 troops to Russia for training before being deployed to Ukraine
93
Who were the two officers who died in the EA-18G crash last week in Mt Rainier ?
LT Serena Wileman
LCDR Lyndsay Evans
94
How many service member were injured in the raids in Iraq and where are they being treated ?
Two service members were seriously injured while conducting raids in Iraq.
They are being treated at Walter Reed.
95
What is going to happen to Tricare health plans during Oct 25-27?
Global enrollment freeze
During those three days, Tricare beneficiaries won’t be able to update their information or make changes to their plans, including overseas and dental plans.
96
For females How many rings are allowed per hand ?
One ring per hand
2 rings together are only authorized when it’s a wedding ring and band
97
For males, what is the length of fingernails allowed ?
Not past the fingertips
98
For females, what length is authorized for fingernails?
1/4 inch
99
Are men authorized earrings in uniform?
No
100
When are men allowed to wear earrings ?
While on leave or liberty, on or off military installations
101
Are body piercings authorized while in uniform?
No
101
How many earrings are women allowed to wear ?
What are the measurements for the earrings ?
One earring per ear
4mm - 6mm
102
Are you allowed to wear both a bracelet and wristwatch on the same wrist?
No
103
What are the three places tattoos are not authorized?
Face
Head
Scalp
104
What are the dimensions for a tattoo on the neck or behind the ear ?
1 inch in any dimension
105
For Males
What is the length and bulk measurements for hair ?
2 in bulk
4 in length
106
For females
What is the authorized length of bulk for hairstyles ?
(Not including the bun)
No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp shall exceed approximately 2 inches
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For females
What is the measurement for the bulk of the bun ?
3 in
108
How many uniforms were issued in boot camp ?
And what are they ?
6
Dress blues
Dress whites
NSUs
NWUs
PT gear
Coveralls
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On NSUs for Females
What is the measurement for ribbons on the NSU top?
6 1/4 inch
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What is the maximum length of an individual mustache hair?
1/2 inch
111
when can single pearl earrings be worn?
In dinner or formal dress uniforms
112
what size is the E4-E6 collar device on the NWU?
1 1/4 in
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