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In military time, what would 3:45 PM be expressed as?
In military time, what would 3:45 PM be expressed as?
- Sixteen forty-five
- Three forty-five
- Zero three forty-five
- Fifteen forty-five (correct)
A naval officer needs to schedule a meeting for 8:30 AM. How should this time be communicated using military time?
A naval officer needs to schedule a meeting for 8:30 AM. How should this time be communicated using military time?
- Eighty thirty
- Eight thirty AM
- Zero eight thirty (correct)
- Zero eight thirty hours
If a military operation is scheduled for 'Twenty-one hundred', what time is this in standard time?
If a military operation is scheduled for 'Twenty-one hundred', what time is this in standard time?
- 8:00 PM
- 9:00 PM (correct)
- 10:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
A message indicates an event will occur at 'Zero-zero-zero-zero'. What time does this refer to?
A message indicates an event will occur at 'Zero-zero-zero-zero'. What time does this refer to?
Which of the following represents 5:00 PM in military time?
Which of the following represents 5:00 PM in military time?
A pilot receives instructions to take off at 'Ten hundred'. What time is the take-off in standard time?
A pilot receives instructions to take off at 'Ten hundred'. What time is the take-off in standard time?
If a military exercise is scheduled for 'Fourteen hundred', what time would this be in standard time?
If a military exercise is scheduled for 'Fourteen hundred', what time would this be in standard time?
What is the correct way to express 12:15 AM in military time?
What is the correct way to express 12:15 AM in military time?
A naval operation is planned for 'Eighteen-fifteen'. What time is this in standard format?
A naval operation is planned for 'Eighteen-fifteen'. What time is this in standard format?
Which military time corresponds to 11:59 PM?
Which military time corresponds to 11:59 PM?
If a ship's bell rings 'ding-ding, pause, ding-ding, pause, ding-ding', what time is it?
If a ship's bell rings 'ding-ding, pause, ding-ding, pause, ding-ding', what time is it?
How many times would the ship's bell ring at 0400?
How many times would the ship's bell ring at 0400?
Why was the ship's bell system developed?
Why was the ship's bell system developed?
At what specific intervals was the hour glass turned during a watch?
At what specific intervals was the hour glass turned during a watch?
What is the duration of a standard watch during which the bells are rung following the half-hour glass?
What is the duration of a standard watch during which the bells are rung following the half-hour glass?
If a ship's bell rings once, what incremental half-hour of the watch does it signify?
If a ship's bell rings once, what incremental half-hour of the watch does it signify?
How are bells generally sounded when telling time?
How are bells generally sounded when telling time?
What is the approximate time between each 'ding-ding' couplet?
What is the approximate time between each 'ding-ding' couplet?
At 0100 hours, how would the ship's bell be sounded?
At 0100 hours, how would the ship's bell be sounded?
Which of the following scenarios best describes a service member in the paygrade of E-2?
Which of the following scenarios best describes a service member in the paygrade of E-2?
In the military, what is the primary purpose of the basic training phase for new recruits?
In the military, what is the primary purpose of the basic training phase for new recruits?
What is the general term used in the Air Force to define a recruit's specialized area of expertise?
What is the general term used in the Air Force to define a recruit's specialized area of expertise?
A new Navy recruit is assigned to a role involving firefighting and damage control on ships. According to regulation, what color stripes would this recruit have?
A new Navy recruit is assigned to a role involving firefighting and damage control on ships. According to regulation, what color stripes would this recruit have?
A recruit has completed basic training and is now learning the specifics of maintaining aircraft. Which branch would require the recruit to focus their expertise on rates during this advanced training phase?
A recruit has completed basic training and is now learning the specifics of maintaining aircraft. Which branch would require the recruit to focus their expertise on rates during this advanced training phase?
How does the Marine Corps refer to a recruit's specialization after basic training?
How does the Marine Corps refer to a recruit's specialization after basic training?
If a Navy Sailor is designated as a Seaman, which of the following duties would they most likely be performing, based on their stripe color?
If a Navy Sailor is designated as a Seaman, which of the following duties would they most likely be performing, based on their stripe color?
In which of the following situations would a new recruit most likely be classified as E-1, E-2, or E-3?
In which of the following situations would a new recruit most likely be classified as E-1, E-2, or E-3?
What is the common theme that unites basic training across all branches of the U.S. military?
What is the common theme that unites basic training across all branches of the U.S. military?
A Navy recruit is identified as having green stripes on their uniform. In what field are they specializing?
A Navy recruit is identified as having green stripes on their uniform. In what field are they specializing?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of noncommissioned officers (NCOs) and petty officers in the military?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of noncommissioned officers (NCOs) and petty officers in the military?
Which enlisted rank from the options below is generally considered the starting point for formal recognition as a noncommissioned officer?
Which enlisted rank from the options below is generally considered the starting point for formal recognition as a noncommissioned officer?
Which of the following is a key distinction between the E-8 and E-9 ranks and responsibilities in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force?
Which of the following is a key distinction between the E-8 and E-9 ranks and responsibilities in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force?
What is a common role shared by E-8s and E-9s?
What is a common role shared by E-8s and E-9s?
Which statement best describes the roles of the sergeant major of the Army, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, the master chief petty officer of the Navy, and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force?
Which statement best describes the roles of the sergeant major of the Army, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, the master chief petty officer of the Navy, and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force?
In the Army, which rank is immediately below a corporal?
In the Army, which rank is immediately below a corporal?
What primarily determines rank and precedence among military services?
What primarily determines rank and precedence among military services?
What does a specialty mark on a Navy rating badge indicate?
What does a specialty mark on a Navy rating badge indicate?
What do gold stripes on a Navy or Coast Guard rating badge signify?
What do gold stripes on a Navy or Coast Guard rating badge signify?
What color stars do command master chief petty officers wear?
What color stars do command master chief petty officers wear?
What is the peacetime department affiliation of the Coast Guard?
What is the peacetime department affiliation of the Coast Guard?
During times of war, under which department does the Coast Guard operate?
During times of war, under which department does the Coast Guard operate?
How does Coast Guard rank insignia usually compare to Navy rank insignia?
How does Coast Guard rank insignia usually compare to Navy rank insignia?
Which Coast Guard rank has a unique insignia compared to the Navy?
Which Coast Guard rank has a unique insignia compared to the Navy?
Master chief petty officers wear which color specialty rating marks?
Master chief petty officers wear which color specialty rating marks?
What does the Coast Guard seaman recruit rank consist of?
What does the Coast Guard seaman recruit rank consist of?
How is the passage of time noted on a ship?
How is the passage of time noted on a ship?
What device was originally used to measure time on sailing ships?
What device was originally used to measure time on sailing ships?
For how long was the half-hour glass turned?
For how long was the half-hour glass turned?
How long is a standard watch?
How long is a standard watch?
How are the bells sounded?
How are the bells sounded?
What is the time at which three bells would be rung during the morning watch?
What is the time at which three bells would be rung during the morning watch?
What time corresponds to six bells during the evening watch?
What time corresponds to six bells during the evening watch?
What time corresponds to eight bells during the forenoon watch?
What time corresponds to eight bells during the forenoon watch?
What time corresponds to two bells during the night watch?
What time corresponds to two bells during the night watch?
What follows each couplet?
What follows each couplet?
Flashcards
Military Time
Military Time
A 24-hour time system used by the military to avoid confusion.
1:00 A.M.
1:00 A.M.
0100 in military time.
12:00 P.M. (Noon)
12:00 P.M. (Noon)
1200 in military time.
1:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M.
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12:00 A.M. (Midnight)
12:00 A.M. (Midnight)
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Zero-six fifteen
Zero-six fifteen
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Ship's Bell
Ship's Bell
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How ship's bells are sounded
How ship's bells are sounded
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Early timekeeping method
Early timekeeping method
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E-1 through E-3
E-1 through E-3
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Basic Training
Basic Training
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Advanced Training
Advanced Training
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Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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Rate
Rate
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Air Force Specialty
Air Force Specialty
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White Stripes
White Stripes
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Red Stripes
Red Stripes
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Green Stripes
Green Stripes
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Blue Stripes
Blue Stripes
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NCO/Petty Officer
NCO/Petty Officer
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Sergeant/Staff Sergeant/Corporal
Sergeant/Staff Sergeant/Corporal
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Petty Officer
Petty Officer
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E-8 and E-9 Roles
E-8 and E-9 Roles
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Senior Enlisted Advisor
Senior Enlisted Advisor
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E-8 and E-9 Positions
E-8 and E-9 Positions
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Service's Senior Enlisted
Service's Senior Enlisted
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Army Specialist Rank
Army Specialist Rank
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Rank and Precedence
Rank and Precedence
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Rating Badge Specialty
Rating Badge Specialty
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Gold Stripes
Gold Stripes
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Coast Guard's Role
Coast Guard's Role
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Coast Guard Rank Insignia
Coast Guard Rank Insignia
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Ship's Bell Time System
Ship's Bell Time System
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Morning Watch
Morning Watch
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Forenoon Watch
Forenoon Watch
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Afternoon Watch
Afternoon Watch
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Evening Watch
Evening Watch
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Night Watch
Night Watch
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Mid-Watch
Mid-Watch
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One Bell
One Bell
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Two Bells
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Study Notes
- Aboard ships, the passage of time on watch is noted via the ringing of the ship's bell.
- The ship's bell custom comes from the early days of sailing ships, before accurate ship chronometers (clocks) were available.
- A half-hour glass was used, turned over each half hour for a 4-hour watch.
- With each half-hour glass turn, another bell was rung.
- Bells are sounded in couplets, with about a 1-second pause between couplets.
- Odd-numbered bells are sounded at the end of the sequence.
- The bell sequence Example: 0530 would be sounded "ding-ding, pause, ding".
Mid-watch
- 0030 corresponds to 1 bell.
- 0100 corresponds to 2 bells.
- 0130 corresponds to 3 bells.
- 0200 corresponds to 4 bells.
- 0230 corresponds to 5 bells.
- 0300 corresponds to 6 bells.
- 0330 corresponds to 7 bells.
- 0400 corresponds to 8 bells.
Morning Watch
- 0430 corresponds to 1 bell.
- 0500 corresponds to 2 bells.
- 0530 corresponds to 3 bells.
- 0600 corresponds to 4 bells.
- 0630 corresponds to 5 bells.
- 0700 corresponds to 6 bells.
- 0730 corresponds to 7 bells.
- 0800 corresponds to 8 bells.
Forenoon Watch
- 0830 corresponds to 1 bell.
- 0900 corresponds to 2 bells.
- 0930 corresponds to 3 bells.
- 1000 corresponds to 4 bells.
- 1030 corresponds to 5 bells.
- 1100 corresponds to 6 bells.
- 1130 corresponds to 7 bells.
- 1200 corresponds to 8 bells.
Afternoon Watch
- 1230 corresponds to 1 bell.
- 1300 corresponds to 2 bells.
- 1330 corresponds to 3 bells.
- 1400 corresponds to 4 bells.
- 1430 corresponds to 5 bells.
- 1500 corresponds to 6 bells.
- 1530 corresponds to 7 bells.
- 1600 corresponds to 8 bells.
Evening Watch
- 1630 corresponds to 1 bell.
- 1700 corresponds to 2 bells.
- 1730 corresponds to 3 bells.
- 1800 corresponds to 4 bells.
- 1830 corresponds to 5 bells.
- 1900 corresponds to 6 bells.
- 1930 corresponds to 7 bells.
- 2000 corresponds to 8 bells.
Night Watch
- 2030 corresponds to 1 bell.
- 2100 corresponds to 2 bells.
- 2130 corresponds to 3 bells.
- 2200 corresponds to 4 bells.
- 2230 corresponds to 5 bells.
- 2300 corresponds to 6 bells.
- 2330 corresponds to 7 bells.
- 2400 corresponds to 8 bells.
Noncommissioned and Petty Officers
- E-8s and E-9s typically have 15 to 30 years on the job.
- E-8s and E-9s are commanders' senior advisors for enlisted matters.
- At the E-8 level, the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force have two positions at the same paygrade.
- The position held determines whether one is a senior master sergeant or a first sergeant in the Air Force.
- Marine Corps master gunnery sergeants and sergeants major are at the same pay grade but have different responsibilities.
Senior Enlisted Advisors
- A third E-9 element is the senior enlisted person of each service.
- The sergeant major of the Army, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, the master chief petty officer of the Navy and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force are the spokespersons of the enlisted force at the highest levels of their services.
Army, Navy and Coast Guard
- Specialist ranks are immediately below corporal in the Army for rank and precedence but rank and precedence among services is determined by paygrade.
- A specialty mark in the center of a rating badge indicates the wearer's particular rating in the Navy and Coast Guard.
- Gold stripes indicate 12 or more years of good conduct in the Navy and Coast Guard.
- There are three types of Master Chief Petty Officers of the Navy:
- Master chief petty officer of the Navy and fleet and force master chief petty officers.
- Command master chief petty officers wear silver stars.
- Master chief petty officers wear silver stars and silver specialty rating marks.
- The Coast Guard operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and the Navy during wartime.
- Coast Guard rank insignia are the same as the Navy, with the exception of color and the seaman recruit rank, which features one stripe.
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