US Navy Regulations Chapter 12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When may honors be dispensed with?

When directed by the SECNAV, or when requested by an individual to whom such honors are due.

Honors shall not be rendered to nations not formally recognized by the Government of the United States.

True

What arrangement of the National Anthem should be played by a naval band?

The official U.S. Navy Band arrangement, which is designated as the official Department of Defense arrangement.

Is it okay to play the National Anthem as part of a medley?

False Signup and view all the answers

When a foreign National Anthem is played with the US National Anthem, which is played last?

The US National Anthem will be played last. Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the US National Anthem being played last when played in conjunction with a foreign National Anthem?

Morning Colors. Signup and view all the answers

What shall naval service personnel do upon hearing the National Anthem?

Stand at attention and face the National Ensign. If the National Ensign is not displayed, face the source of the music. Signup and view all the answers

Upon hearing the National Anthem, covered members will begin and end their salute at what respective times?

Begin at the first note, remain at salute until the last note. Signup and view all the answers

What would a US Service member do during a foreign national anthem?

The same as for the US National Anthem. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'morning colors' and 'evening colors'?

The ceremonial hoisting and lowering of the national ensign at 0800 and sunset at a naval command ashore or aboard a ship of the Navy not underway. Signup and view all the answers

Who shall be paraded in the vicinity of the point of hoist during morning colors?

The guard of the day and the band. Signup and view all the answers

What shall the band play at morning colors?

'Attention' sounded followed by the playing of the National Anthem. Signup and view all the answers

How is the ensign hoisted at morning colors?

It shall be started at the beginning of the music and hoisted smartly to the peak or truck. Signup and view all the answers

How is the ensign lowered at evening colors?

It shall be started from the peak or truck at the beginning of the music, and the lowering so regulated as to be completed at the last note of the music. Signup and view all the answers

What shall be sounded at the completion of the National Anthem?

'Carry On.' Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of a band or recording, what shall the bugler play during morning/evening colors?

'To the Colors' at morning colors and 'Retreat' at evening colors. The salute shall be rendered as prescribed for the National Anthem. Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of music, what shall be the signals for rendering and terminating the salute?

'Attention' for rendering and 'Carry On' for terminating the salute. Signup and view all the answers

What does a boat do when in the vicinity of a morning colors ceremony?

Lie to, or proceed at the slowest safe speed. The boat officer or coxswain will salute (except when dangerous to do so) and other persons shall remain seated or standing. Signup and view all the answers

What do you do if you are in a vehicle during morning colors?

Stop the vehicle and sit at attention. Signup and view all the answers

If in a foreign port, what is played after the US National Anthem at morning colors?

The anthem of the nationality of the port. Signup and view all the answers

If foreign warships are present, in what order are the anthems played?

USA, Nation of the port, Each nation represented in the order in which a gun salute would be fired to, or exchanged with, the senior official or officer present of each nation. Signup and view all the answers

After rendering the appropriate salute to the national ensign, an officer coming on board to a ship to which he or she is attached shall do what?

Report his or her return. Signup and view all the answers

After rendering the appropriate salute to the national ensign, an officer coming on board to a ship to which he or she is not attached shall do what?

Request permission to come aboard and state his or her business. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Honors and National Anthem

Honors may be dispensed with when directed by SECNAV or requested by the individual entitled to them.
Honors are not rendered to nations not officially recognized by the U.S. Government.
The U.S. Navy Band arrangement of the National Anthem is the official Department of Defense version.
Playing the National Anthem as part of a medley is prohibited.
In a joint playing of the U.S. and a foreign National Anthem, the U.S. National Anthem is played last, with "Morning Colors" as the exception.

Saluting Protocol

Naval service personnel must stand at attention and face the National Ensign upon hearing the National Anthem; if not displayed, face the music source.
Covered members begin their salute at the first note of the National Anthem and end it after the last note.
Service members follow the same procedure for a foreign national anthem as for the U.S. National Anthem.

Morning and Evening Colors

"Morning colors" refers to the ceremonial hoisting of the national ensign at 0800, and "evening colors" refers to its lowering at sunset.
During morning colors, the guard of the day and the band are paraded near the point of hoist.
The band plays "Attention" followed by the National Anthem during morning colors.
The ensign is hoisted at the start of the music and should reach the peak by the end.
The ensign is lowered from its peak at evening colors and should complete lowering by the last note of the music.
"Carry On" is sounded at the end of the National Anthem.

Bugler and Signal Procedures

In the absence of a band, the bugler plays "To the Colors" at morning colors and "Retreat" at evening colors, with a salute rendered as for the National Anthem.
In silence, "Attention" signals rendering the salute, and "Carry On" signals its termination.

Boat and Vehicle Conduct

Boats in the vicinity of morning colors must proceed slowly or lie to. Officers salute (unless unsafe), while other occupants must remain seated or standing.
Vehicles must stop during morning colors, and occupants should sit at attention.

Foreign Port and Salute Protocol

In foreign ports, after the U.S. National Anthem, the local anthem is played during morning colors.
If foreign warships are present, anthems are played in this order: USA, the nation of the port, and subsequently each represented nation based on gun salute order.
Officers reporting on board a ship salute the national ensign; officers attached to the ship must report their return, while those not attached must request permission to board and state their purpose.

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Test your knowledge of US Navy regulations regarding honors and ceremonies with these flashcards from Chapter 12. This quiz will help you understand when honors should be rendered and the protocols associated with them.