Destroyer Departmental Organization Quiz

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How are officers and men divided on a Destroyer?

Based on their rank
Based on their division
Based on their specialization (correct)
Based on the number of crew members

What is the purpose of having a watch system on a naval ship?

To allow for the division of the crew into different departments
To keep the ship's armament ready for instant action (correct)
To ensure the entire crew gets enough rest
To allow for efficient monitoring of the ship's systems

Which of the following is not a watch system mentioned in the text?

Five Watches (correct)
Four Watches
Three Watches
Two Watches

What is the purpose of the Navigating Officer on a Destroyer?

To oversee the navigation and steering of the ship (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a department mentioned in the organizational chart for a Destroyer?

Aviation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the side piped for at all times, except for foreign Naval Officers?

All the Flag Officers in Uniform (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Regulating Officer on a Destroyer?

To manage the crew's discipline and conduct (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sunset ceremony described in the text?

To lower the national Flag and the naval ensign during Sunset (C) Signup and view all the answers

When a warship passes another in harbor or at sea, what actions may be taken to exchange salutes?

Both (a) and (b) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Dressing Ship' ceremony described in the text?

To dress the Ship overall on special occasions like Independence day, Republic day, National Maritime Day and Navy Day (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Man and Cheer Ship' ceremony described in the text?

For the Ships Company to man the ship standing on the catwalks from foxle to Quarter deck facing towards the Ship which boards the dignitary (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'Officer of the Guard' (OOG) when a ship visits a foreign port?

An officer of the executive branch is detailed as officer of the Guard (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Engineering Department?

To maintain the ship's propulsion system and provide propulsion power (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which department is responsible for providing electrical power to the ship's weapon systems and sensors?

Electrical Department (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Logistics Department?

To feed the ship's company, provide clothing, manage pay and allowances, and supply spares and stores (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the head of the Medical Department?

Medical Officer (MO) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Education Branch?

To provide education and training to the ship's company (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the head of the Engineering Department called?

Engineer Officer (EO) (B) Signup and view all the answers