Vocabulary

Question 1

What is the lowest enlisted rank in the Navy?

Answer 1

Seaman Recruit (SR) - The lowest enlisted rank in the Navy (E-1).

Question 2

What is a Petty Officer (PO)?

Answer 2

A non-commissioned officer, ranks E-4 to E-6.

Question 3

What is a Chief Petty Officer (CPO)?

Answer 3

A senior enlisted leader, ranks E-7 to E-9.

Question 4

What is the role of a Recruit Division Commander (RDC)?

Answer 4

Navy boot camp instructor responsible for training recruits.

Question 5

What does ‘Rate’ refer to in the Navy?

Answer 5

A sailor’s job or occupational specialty.

Question 6

What does ‘Aye Aye, Sir/Ma’am’ mean?

Answer 6

Proper response when acknowledging an order.

Question 7

What is ‘Attention’ in Navy terminology?

Answer 7

Standing straight, silent, and still—used in formation.

Question 8

What does ‘At Ease’ mean?

Answer 8

More relaxed position than attention; still alert.

Question 9

What is a Salute?

Answer 9

A sign of respect given to officers.

Question 10

What is the Deck on a ship?

Answer 10

The floor of a ship or building in Navy terminology.

Question 11

What is a Bulkhead?

Answer 11

A wall on a ship or in Navy facilities.

Question 12

What is a Hatch?

Answer 12

A door.

Question 13

What does Scuttlebutt refer to?

Answer 13

Water fountain; also means gossip.

Question 14

What is the Galley?

Answer 14

Kitchen area on a ship or in a facility.

Question 15

What is the Head?

Answer 15

Bathroom.

Question 16

What is a Rack?

Answer 16

Bed.

Question 17

What does Chow mean?

Answer 17

Food or a meal.

Question 18

What is the Mess Deck?

Answer 18

Area where meals are served.

Question 19

What is the Quarterdeck?

Answer 19

Main ceremonial or watchstanding area on a ship or RTC.

Question 20

What does PT stand for?

Answer 20

Physical Training - Exercise used to build strength and discipline.

Question 21

What is IT (Intensive Training)?

Answer 21

Extra physical training as punishment.

Question 22

What is a Watch?

Answer 22

A scheduled duty shift, often for standing guard or maintaining equipment.

Question 23

What does Lights Out mean?

Answer 23

Time when all recruits must be quiet and in bed.

Question 24

What is Reveille?

Answer 24

Wake-up call at the start of the day.

Question 25

What does Taps signify?

Answer 25

The call for lights out; marks the end of the day.

Question 26

What does Fall In command mean?

Answer 26

Command to line up in formation.

Question 27

What does Fall Out command mean?

Answer 27

Command to break formation.

Question 28

What does As You Were mean?

Answer 28

Cancel the last order or resume what you were doing.

Question 29

What does Stand By mean?

Answer 29

Prepare for an order or task.

Question 30

What does Carry On mean?

Answer 30

Continue with the current activity.

Question 31

What does Ship refer to in RTC context?

Answer 31

The building where recruits live and train.

Question 32

What are Battle Stations?

Answer 32

The final training test simulating a combat scenario.

Question 33

What is Liberty?

Answer 33

Authorized free time for sailors.

Question 34

What does Square Away mean?

Answer 34

To fix or organize something properly; also means to discipline.

Question 35

What is Field Day?

Answer 35

A day dedicated to cleaning and inspection.