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What is the origin of the sideboys tradition?
What is the origin of the sideboys tradition?
- A tradition from the age of sail
- A modern invention for naval ceremonies (correct)
- A practice started during WWI
- A custom from the Korean War
What term is used when the boatswain's mate orders the hoisting of guests?
What term is used when the boatswain's mate orders the hoisting of guests?
- "Prepare to receive"
- "Ready to board" (correct)
- "Standby to embark"
- "Hoist away"
What is the determining factor for the number of sideboys assigned to a visitor?
What is the determining factor for the number of sideboys assigned to a visitor?
- The weather conditions
- The visitor's age
- The visitor's height (correct)
- The visitor's weight/rank
How many sideboys are assigned to the rank O-5?
How many sideboys are assigned to the rank O-5?
When do sideboys come to attention?
When do sideboys come to attention?
What does the boatswain's mate pipe when the visitor reaches a predetermined point?
What does the boatswain's mate pipe when the visitor reaches a predetermined point?
When does the boatswain's mate initiate the command for the visitor to come aboard?
When does the boatswain's mate initiate the command for the visitor to come aboard?
What are sideboys known as when they are wearing various colored flight deck jerseys?
What are sideboys known as when they are wearing various colored flight deck jerseys?
Where is the boatswain's mate positioned during the sideboy ceremony?
Where is the boatswain's mate positioned during the sideboy ceremony?
When is a boatswain's mate permitted to salute left-handed?
When is a boatswain's mate permitted to salute left-handed?
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"Hoist Away"
"Hoist Away"
A naval tradition where guests were hoisted aboard using pulleys attached to a boatswain's chair.
Sideboys Rank/Order
Sideboys Rank/Order
Number of sideboys determined by visitor's rank. Higher rank, more sideboys.
"Alongside"
"Alongside"
The boatswain's mate signals when a visitor is approaching the ship to board.
"Over the Side"
"Over the Side"
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Rainbow Sideboys
Rainbow Sideboys
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Boatswain's mate
Boatswain's mate
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Study Notes
- Tending the Side is a U.S. Navy Tradition
Hoist Away
- The tradition of sideboys harkens back to the age of sail.
- Guests were hoisted aboard in a system of pulleys attached to a board known as the boatswain's chair.
- When visitors were hoisted aboard, the boatswain's mate coordinated the procedure.
- The boatswain's mate would call the order to "hoist away" or "avast heaving" on his call (pipe).
Rank/Order
- People of higher rank or privilege tended to eat better and were, therefore, heavier.
- More sideboys were needed to get them aboard.
- This tradition carries on to this day.
- Sideboys required:
- 2 if O-4 and below
- 4 if O-5 and O-6
- 6 if O-7 and O-8
- 8 if O-9 and above
Alongside
- When the visitor reaches a predetermined point, and begins their approach to board the ship, sideboys are called to attention.
- The boatswain's mate pipes “alongside."
- The call ends when the visitor reaches the foot of the gangway.
- Symbolizes the visitor is alongside the ship and is ready to be brought "over the sides."
Over the Side
- When the visitor reaches a designated point on the brow, the boatswain's mate initiates the command for him to come aboard.
- The sideboys and all others on the quarterdeck then salute as the boatswain's mate pipes "over the side."
- When the visitor departs, the process is repeated in reverse.
Rainbow Sideboys
- When dignitaries arrive aboard ship via aircraft, the custom is carried out by Sailors wearing their various colored flight deck jerseys.
- In this event, sideboys are known as "rainbow sideboys."
Boatswain's Mate
- The boatswain's mate is positioned behind the outboard sideboy in the forward row.
- The boatswain's mate is permitted to salute left-handed if he uses his right hand to hold the call (pipe).
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Explore the US Navy's tradition of sideboys, originating from the age of sail when guests were hoisted aboard ships. The number of sideboys corresponds to the visitor's rank, with the boatswain's mate signaling commands. This time-honored custom continues to this day.
