Ships; Customs and Courtesies

What designation is used for a guided-missile destroyer?

• CG

• CVN

• DDG

• DD

What designation is used for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?

• CVN

• CG

• CV

• DDG

Because they are the center of naval operating forces, in times of crisis the first question is Where are the _______?

• destroyers

• cruisers

• carriers

• submarines

What ships are known as the greyhounds of the sea and were built in the early 20thcentury to counter the threat of torpedo boats?

• Carriers

• Destroyers

• Frigates

• Cruisers

The nuclear-powered Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines have what primary mission?

• Location and destruction of enemy submarines

• Deterrence of hostilities from any nation

• Escort support of surface-action groups

• Air, surface, and undersea reconnaissance

What is the name of the Navy's first nuclear submarine (SSN)?

• Ohio

• Nautilus

• Triton

• Seawolf

What is the mission of MCMs and MHCs?

• To serve as command ships for amphibious assaults

• To carry out undersea research

• To clear mines from waterways

• To refuel and resupply ships at sea

What designation is given to a fast combat support ship?

• LCC

• LSD

• ARS

• AOE

What term refers to the technique of using helicopters instead of landing vehicles to put troops on the beach?

• Vertical extraction

• Vertical projection

• Vertical envelopment

• Vertical replenishment

Aboard Navy ships, what name is given to words or actions expressing consideration or respect?

• Courtesies

• Salutes

• Customs

• Ceremonies