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Term
What are the 3 major classes of war ship?
Definition
Ships-of-the-line (largest)
Frigates
Sloops-of-war
Term
How many guns do frigates carry?
Definition
28 to 44
Term
How many guns do ships of the line carry?
Definition
64 to 100
Term
How many guns do sloop of war carry?
Definition
10 to 20
Term
What is the oldest US Naave commissioned vessel?
Definition
USS Constitution
Term
When is the USS Constitution completed?
Definition
completed in 1798
Term
How many guns is rated on the USS Constitution?
Definition
44
Term
When is the Navy's birthday?
Definition
October 13, 1775
Term
What led to the formation of the US Navy?
Definition
-Taxation without representation
-The purchase of two vessels
Term
What was the 1st to be named after an enlisted man?
Definition
USS Osmond Ingram (DD-255) a Clemson class-destroyer
Term
What is the hand that will always e used for a hand salute?
Definition
right hand
Term
When can you use the left hand for a hand salute?
Definition
if the right hand is injured
Term
When do you salute the Enisign?
Definition
-upon coming on board a ship of the Navy
-passing the national esign being carried or cased
Term
When is dipping the Ensign allowed?
Definition
Merchant ships "salute" Navy ships by dipping their ensign
Term
When do Naval vessels dip their Ensign?
Definition
Only to answer a salute from a Mechant ship (they never dip first)
Term
In the old days how long did it take to load and fire a gun?
Definition
20 minutes
Term
When do you fire a 21 gun salute?
Definition
-Washington's B-day
-Memorial Day
-Independance Day
-to honor the President of head of forign states
Term
What gun salute does a Admiral recieve?
Definition
17
Term
What gun salute does a Vice Admiral recieve?
Definition
15
Term
What gun salute does a Rear Admiral recieve?
Definition
13
Term
What gun salute does a Commodore recieve?
Definition
11
Term
Salutes are fired in what interval?
Definition
5 seconds
Term
What is the National Flag?
Definition
-Flag of the United States when worn a an ensign
-Maritime flag identifying nationality
Term
What is a ensign?
Definition
-distinguising flag of a ship or military unit
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Term
What is a Merchant ensign?
Definition
civil ensign (Merchant flag)
Term
What is Fly?
Definition
half or edge of a flag farthest away from the flagpole
Term
What is hoist?
Definition
half or edge of a flag nearest the flagpole
Term
Where is the Union Jack flown when moored?
Definition
on the bow(front) and stern (rear) of the ship
Term
Where is the Union Jack flown when underway?
Definition
from the main mast
Term
What was the voyage of the Great White Fleet?
Definition
The U.S. circumnavigation of the globe 16 Decemeber 1907 thur 22 Febuary 1909
Term
Who ordered the voyage of the Great White Fleet?
Definition
U.S. President Thodore Roosevelt
Term
What did the voyage of the Great White Fleet consist of?
Definition
16 battleships divide in to 4 squadrons, and various escorts
Term
What was accomplished during the voyage of the Great White Fleet?
Definition
Growth of military power and blue-water navy capability
Term
When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Definition
December 7 1941
Term
When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Definition
December 7 1941
Term
When was the battle of Coral Sea?
Definition
May 4-8 1942
Term
What was important about the battle of Coral Sea?
Definition
-1st battle where carries engaged each other
-neither ship sighted or fired upon each other
-Lexington was scuttled
-Yorktown was damaged
Term
When was the battle of Normandy?
Definition
6 June 1944
Term
What was important about the battle of Normandy?
Definition
Largest amphibious assault U.S. Navy was involved in.
Term
When was the battle of Midway?
Definition
3 June 1942
Term
What was important about the battle of Midway?
Definition
Turning point of the Pacific War
Term
When was the battle of Guadalcanal?
Definition
7 August 1942 to 9 Febuary 1943
Term
What was important about the battle of Guadalcanal?
Definition
5 carriers provided air support for interceptor patorls, offensive missions against shipping and ground support
Term
Who is Commander in Chief?
Definition
Honorable Barack Obama.
Out ranks any officer and assumes command on the battle
Term
Who is the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)?
Definition
Honorable Chuck Hagel.
Head of the Department of defense
Term
Who is the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)?
Definition
Honorable Ray Mabus.
Head of the Department of the Navy
Term
Who is the Chief of Naval Operations(CNO)?
Definition
Admiral Jonathan Greenert.
Highest ranking officer in the Navy
Term
What is a Fleet Commander Responsible for (COM)?
Definition
Operating forces. ships, crafts classied and organied into command by types
Term
What is a Type Commander Responsible for (TYCOM)?
Definition
Ships that make up operational numbered fleets
Term
What does ISIC stand for?
Definition
Immediate Superior in Command
Term
What is MCPON?
Definition
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
Highest enlisted Rank
Term
What is a Fleet Master Chief Responsible for?
Definition
large fleet commands
Term
What is a Force Master Responsible for?
Definition
large force command
Term
1st general order
Definition
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
Term
2nd general order
Definition
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
Term
3rd general order
Definition
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
Term
4th general order
Definition
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
Term
5th general order
Definition
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
Term
6th general order
Definition
To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch.
Term
7th general order
Definition
To talk to no one except in the line of duty
Term
8th general order
Definition
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
Term
9th general order
Definition
To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
Term
10th general order
Definition
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
Term
11th general order
Definition
To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.
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