Understanding Military Time

The video explains Military Time, a 24-hour clock system, contrasting it with the 12-hour clock. It traces its origins to ancient Egypt and its adoption in various regions and industries. The video highlights its global adoption, especially in railways and military, and its modern usage in various fields. Specific rules for military use are also discussed, including time zone notations and phonetic alphabet usage.

What is a key difference between Military Time and the 12-hour clock system?

• Military Time divides the day into two 12-hour periods.

• Military Time uses AM and PM.

• Military Time is only used in the military.

• Military Time uses a 24-hour format.

Which ancient civilization is credited with the origin of the 24-hour time system?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Chinese

Who proposed the use of a 24-hour clock linked to the Greenwich Meridian?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Sir Sandford Fleming

Which organization was among the first to adopt the 24-hour clock?

• US Navy

• British Rail Company

• Canadian Pacific Railway

• Indian Railways

What is the ISO standard that governs the 24-hour clock?

• ISO 45001

• ISO 9001

• ISO 14001

• ISO 8601

In which country is it common to find Military Time notations beyond 24:00?

• Australia

• Germany

• Japan

• United States

Which industry commonly uses Military Time to avoid misunderstandings?

• Fashion

• Education

• Medicine

• Culinary

How is the time 1100 spoken in Military Time?

• Eleven hundred hours

• One thousand one hundred

• Eleven o'clock

• Eleven AM

What letter is used to designate UTC in Military Time?

• P

• J

• T

• Z

Which alphabet is used to pronounce the time zone letter in Military Time?

• Morse Code

• NATO Phonetic Alphabet

• Braille

• Greek Alphabet