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WorksheetsNavy Terms A-W
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the AFT part of the ship?
place in a ship or onshore station that might otherwise be called a restroom, washroom, or toilet.
toward the stern (back); opposite of forward.
left side of the ship looking forward.
right side of the ship looking forward.na
What is the BOW of the ship?
toward the stern (back); opposite of forward.
right side of the ship looking forward.
the most forward part of a ship.
left side of the ship looking forward.
What is the HEAD on a Navy ship?
a floor or platform extending from end to end of a ship.
the ceiling on a ship
a place to get snacks on the ship.
place in a ship or onshore station that might otherwise be called a restroom, washroom, or toilet.
What does it mean to get UNDERWAY in the U.S. Navy?
an order to begin work.
the ship goes out to sea.
to go over the side of the ship.
measure speed for ships and aircraft, as “the destroyer was making 30 knots,” or “the top speed of the plane is 400 knots.”
What is a RANK?
living spaces assigned to personnel aboard ship; government-owned housing assigned to personnel at shore stations; assembly of personnel for drill, inspection, or meeting.
to stand watch and protect the ship.
grade or official standing of commissioned and warrant officers.
the senior most person on the ship.
What is the PORT side of the ship?
right side of the ship looking forward.
the bottom of the ship that holds everything together.
the front of the ship.
left side of the ship looking forward.
What does it mean to MUSTER on the ship?
measure speed for ships and aircraft, as “the destroyer was making 30 knots,” or “the top speed of the plane is 400 knots.”
to assemble crew; roll call.
to get the work started.
to go out to sea.
Who is the CAPTAIN OR COMMANDING OFFICER of the ship?
the officer who gets the ship ready to go out to sea.
regardless of rank, the officer second in command of a ship, squadron, or shore activity.
The junior most officer in the command.
rank, regardless of rank, the officer first in command of a ship, squadron, or shore activity.
Who is the EXECUTIVE OFFICER or XO of the ship?
the medical officer onboard a ship.
rank, regardless of rank, the officer first in command of a ship, squadron, or shore activity.
regardless of rank, the officer second in command of a ship, squadron, or shore activity.
the officer who is in charge of driving the ship.
What is the purpose of the FORECASTLE onboard a U.S. Navy ship?
refers to the engineering space onboard the ship.
refers to the upper deck in the forward part of the ship. Abbreviated fo’c’sle.
refers to the place where sailors eat their meals onboard the ship.
What is a LOOKOUT and what is its purpose?
living spaces assigned to personnel aboard ship; government-owned housing assigned to personnel at shore stations; assembly of personnel for drill, inspection, or meeting.
a floor or platform extending from end to end of a ship.
a sailor navigating the ship through the water.
seaman assigned to watch and report any objects of interest; lookouts are “the eyes of the ship.”
What is a WATCH in the Navy and what is it used for?
living spaces assigned to personnel aboard ship; government-owned housing assigned to personnel at shore stations; assembly of personnel for drill, inspection, or meeting.
an order to begin work and to get the ship cleaned up.
watch standing concerns the positioning of qualified personnel, in various time increments, to operate a ship or other naval asset continuously around the clock.
a floor or platform extending from end to end of a ship.
What does V.A. stand for?
Virtual Activities
Veteran's Assistance
Veteran's Affairs
Virtual Assistence
What does it mean to TURN TO?
an order for everyone to meet at a space for a meeting.
an order for the crew of the ship to eat dinner.
an order for the crew of the ship to exercise.
an order to begin work.
What does it mean to go OVERBOARD?
to go over the side of the ship.
to go to medical for help.
to miss a meal and have to go hungry.
to secure the ship for heavy seas.
What is GEEDUNK?
slang, ice cream soda, malted milk, anything from the soda fountain or Geedunk stand.
the bathroom/restroom.
to get all the sailors together in one space.
where sailors eat their meals.
What are QUARTERS?
watch standing concerns the positioning of qualified personnel, in various time increments, to operate a ship or other naval asset continuously around the clock.
measure speed for ships and aircraft, as “the destroyer was making 30 knots,” or “the top speed of the plane is 400 knots.”
to meet once someone falls overboard.
living spaces assigned to personnel aboard ship; government-owned housing assigned to personnel at shore stations; assembly of personnel for drill, inspection, or meeting.
What is the STARBOARD side of the ship?
left side of the ship looking forward.
right side of the ship looking forward.
front of the ship looking forward.
back of the ship looking aft.
What is a KNOT?
a meeting for all the officers to prepare for an emergency.
the front of the ship, looking forward.
a safety device that keeps the pilots in the aircraft.
measure speed for ships and aircraft, as “the destroyer was making 30 knots,” or “the top speed of the plane is 400 knots.”
What are the Navy's CORE VALUES?
Honor, Courage and Integrity
Courage, Commitment and Adversity
Bravery, Teamwork and Drive
Honor, Courage and Commitment
