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What is the significance of the Launching Ceremony in the Indian Navy?
What is the significance of the Launching Ceremony in the Indian Navy?
- To receive officers on ceremonial occasions.
- To exchange salutes using bugle or piping the still.
- To mark the launch of a ship for construction at shipyards. (correct)
- To dress the ship overall on special occasions.
What is the purpose of the Sunset ceremony in the Indian Navy?
What is the purpose of the Sunset ceremony in the Indian Navy?
- To lower the national flag and naval ensign during sunset. (correct)
- To dress the ship overall on special occasions.
- To receive officers on ceremonial occasions.
- To exchange salutes using bugle or piping the still.
Who is entitled to 15 gun salutes in the Indian Navy?
Who is entitled to 15 gun salutes in the Indian Navy?
- President
- Vice Admiral
- Rear Admiral (correct)
- Admiral
What does Boat Hailing refer to in the Indian Navy?
What does Boat Hailing refer to in the Indian Navy?
What does 'OOG' stand for in the Indian Navy?
What does 'OOG' stand for in the Indian Navy?
What is the purpose of hoisting the Commissioning Pennant on the main mast of a ship?
What is the purpose of hoisting the Commissioning Pennant on the main mast of a ship?
When are the Colours (National Flag and Naval Ensign) flown on a ship?
When are the Colours (National Flag and Naval Ensign) flown on a ship?
When are ships illuminated by flood lights or illuminating circuits?
When are ships illuminated by flood lights or illuminating circuits?
When is the Crossing the Line Ceremony observed by Indian Naval Ships?
When is the Crossing the Line Ceremony observed by Indian Naval Ships?
Who is the side piped to aboard a ship between the times of colours and sunset?
Who is the side piped to aboard a ship between the times of colours and sunset?
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Ceremonies and Traditions in the Indian Navy
- The Launching Ceremony marks the formal introduction of a ship into the naval fleet.
- The Sunset ceremony is a daily ritual that signals the end of the working day and the onset of the night.
Ceremonial Protocols
- A 15-gun salute is accorded to the President of India, the Prime Minister, and the Chief of Naval Staff.
- Boat Hailing refers to the identification of a boat when it arrives at a ship or a shore establishment.
Naval Terminology
- 'OOG' stands for Officer of the Guard.
- The Commissioning Pennant is flown on the main mast of a ship to signify its commissioning into the Indian Navy.
Flag Etiquette
- The National Flag and Naval Ensign are flown on a ship during daylight hours, typically from sunrise to sunset.
- Ships are illuminated by flood lights or illuminating circuits during night navigation or special occasions.
Naval Traditions
- The Crossing the Line Ceremony is observed by Indian Naval Ships when they cross the Equator, marking the transition into the Southern Hemisphere.
- The side is piped to aboard a ship between the times of colours and sunset, signifying the presence of a senior officer or dignitary on board.
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