Shipboard Customs and Courtesies Flashcards
1
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Customs
A
A way of acting such as a tradition
2
Q
Courtesies
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Respectful behaviors linked to a custom (Saluting officers, ships)
3
Q
Side honors
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Rendered to official as they board or disembark from a ship
4
Q
Ensign Flown in Port
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It is hoisted at morning colors and comes down during to the colors
5
Q
Union Jack
A
de facto flag of the United Kingdom
6
Q
Coming Aboard
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1) Face flag
2) salute
3) Face Officer Of the Deck
4) Salute
5) Show ID
6) Request permission to come aboard- as well as state your business
7) once salute is returned, board the ship
7
Q
Yeoman
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Performs administrative duties. Basically a secretary, sorts mail, answer phone calls, organize files, etc
8
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Boatswain
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Pronounced “bosun”, in charge of ship maintenance and equipment
