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WorksheetsShipboard Customs and Courtesies NS1U4C1S3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
When you are moving through passageways (hallways), step aside to allow those senior to you in rank to pass first. If other juniors are present, call out "______________" so everyone can make way for the senior person in rank.
"Ahoy"
"Move it!"
"Attention on Deck"
"Gangway"
Where does our national flag fly on a U.S. Navy ship while in port?
on the fantail (or stern)
on the main mast
on the jackstaff
on the mizzenmast
The flag pictured, shows a flag flying from a ___________ at the ____________ of the ship (location).
flag staff/stern
jackstaff/bow
jackstaff/fantail
flag staff/bow
What time is the colors ceremony performed aboard a naval ship while it is in port and not underway? (Check all that apply)
at reveille
0800
sunrise
sunset
U.S. Navy custom & tradition dictates that the ship having the longest total period in active status, other than USS Constitution, will display the:
Golden Anchor
Union Jack
Oldest ship pennant
First Navy Jack
Which of the below is the correct depiction of the First Navy Jack for the U.S. Navy?
Ships not underway also raise and lower a flag called the Union Jack (the jack) at morning and evening colors. It flies from the jackstaff at the ship's:
quarterdeck
bow
fantail
mainmast
Which of the below is the correct depiction of U.S. Navy's "Union Jack"
During a special ceremony called "side honors", a group of four to eight sailors that line up along the gangway are called:
side buoys
quarterdeck watch
side boys
BMOW
Aboard ship a U.S. Naval ship, with the exception of the Commanding Officer (CO) and visiting officers senior to the CO, sailors salute all other officers:
At every meeting or occurrence
Only the first time they meet each day
Only from sunrise to sunset
Never
Passing honors are performed when two naval vessels (U.S. Navy & Coast Guard vessels and most foreign navy vessels) pass each other. The ceremony is initiated at a distance when within:
Visual distance of each other
400 yards for ships and 600 yards for boats
600 yards for ships and 400 yards for boats
200 yards of each other
When a naval ship is underway, it flies the U.S. flag (ensign) from the mainmast...
only during daylight hours
only when engaged in battle
from 0800 to sunset
day and night
Who do sailors salute aboard a U.S. naval vessel ship on every meeting or occurrence throughout the day? (Check all that apply)
Visiting Officers Senior to the Commanding Officer (CO)
All commissioned officers
Commanding Officer (CO)
Command Master Chief
The Commanding Officer (CO) of a ship is always called "CAPTAIN" regardless of his/her rank.
True
False
Individuals performing duties for side honors (side boys) can be only male sailors.
True
False
When boarding a U.S. Navy ship in uniform, the first procedure to perform when you reach the top of the brow is:
Render a hand salute
Come to position of "Attention"
Face aft to the face the U.S. Flag
Nothing; continue past the quarterdeck if it's your assigned ship
The quarterdeck of a ship is a ceremonial area that should be treated with respect and honor; this includes: (Select all that apply)
Cross the quarterdeck only when necessary
Do not lounge in or around the quarterdeck
Sitting smartly in a chair is authorized if there is no traffic
Never smoke, eat or drink on the quarterdeck
Listening to music only at a low volume or with ear buds
When are morning colors performed aboard a U.S. naval vessel?
At dawn
0600 hours
0700 hours
0800 hours
Aboard Navy ships, what name is given to words or actions expressing consideration or respect?
Ceremonies
Customs
Courtesies
Salutes
What term is given to time-honored behaviors that have become common practice aboard Navy ships?
Customs
Ceremonies
Salutes
Courtesies
