U.S. Navy Traditions and Honors

Questions and Answers

Ships will be full dressed for which holiday?

Memorial Day

Independence Day (correct)

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

How should half-masting the national ensign during morning colors be accomplished?

Smartly raise to the peak, then slowly lower to half-mast

Match the following locations and time periods related to the union jack:

Jack staff = Location 0800 to sunset = Time period

When a ship is dressed, it flies the ensign from the jackstaff and each masthead.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the flag designated by a country to be flown by its merchant ships?

Merchant ensign Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition should a ship's commissioning pennant be flown at half-mast?

When the ship's commanding officer dies Signup and view all the answers

What honor is rendered when your ship passes the USS ARIZONA memorial?

Hand salute by all persons on deck Signup and view all the answers

When passing honors between ships with personnel in ranks, who should render the salute?

The division officer and division petty officer only Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following flag combinations is referred to as colors?

National ensign and union jack Signup and view all the answers

What was the first military decoration awarded to individuals by the United States?

Purple Heart Signup and view all the answers

During what conflict were Tomahawk cruise missiles first used in combat?

Operation Desert Storm Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first nuclear-powered surface ship?

USS Bainbridge Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first admiral of the US Navy?

David Farragut Signup and view all the answers

Which nation was the first to officially recognize the American stars and stripes?

France Signup and view all the answers

When can an enlisted sailor selected for chief warrant officer take the Navy-wide advancement exam?

He declines the commission Signup and view all the answers

What document must a command have a sailor sign when submitting a voluntary Fleet reserve request?

NAVPERS 1070/613 Signup and view all the answers

Prior to separation, a sailor is required by law to complete what program?

Transition Assistance Program Signup and view all the answers

What special items are discussed at a career development board?

Selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) incentive programs, commissioning programs, A and C school opportunities Signup and view all the answers

An E-5 with a start date of 01 July 1995 has what high year tenure gate?

14 yr Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of signal blasts that ends the salute when passing honors between ships?

Two Signup and view all the answers

When a sailor has more than 15 months remaining before his projected rotation date (PRD), at what level will the sailor's career development board be held?

Departmental Signup and view all the answers

How many leave days will the PO3 have after taking 7 days leave with a balance of 12 days?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

When a sailor accepts a split tour, how many total months must he complete?

24 months Signup and view all the answers

What action must a member take to notify a detailer of his intent to separate at the expiration of active obligated service?

Submitting a 1306/7, requesting to adjust the PRD to match Signup and view all the answers

What offense is committed when a sailor quits their place of duty with intent not to return?

Desertion Signup and view all the answers

What type of discharge is received from an approved sentence of a general court-martial?

Dishonorable Signup and view all the answers

What does the Report and Disposition of Offense(s), NAVPERS 1626/7, not serve?

It records court martial minutes Signup and view all the answers

What service record page is reserved for administrative remarks?

Page 13 Signup and view all the answers

What color(s) of ink must a performance evaluation be signed in?

Black or blue-black Signup and view all the answers

Which performance evaluations are not used to compute a Performance Mark Average?

Evaluations from previous paygrade Signup and view all the answers

How many pages is a statement to the record about your performance evaluation limited to?

2 Signup and view all the answers

When receiving one or two 2.0 trait grades, what is the highest promotion recommendation a sailor can receive?

Promotable Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if the rater disagrees with a performance evaluation and chooses not to sign?

Type REFUSED TO SIGN in the signature block Signup and view all the answers

What evaluation average should a sailor performing in full compliance with all standards have?

3.0 Signup and view all the answers

Against what factor can an individual's performance be compared in evaluations?

A set criteria Signup and view all the answers

To meet the Navy's definition of professional growth, what minimum standard must a sailor meet on his performance evaluation?

Promotable and recommended for retention Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of months to complete degree requirements in the medical enlisted commissioning program?

36 mo Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement to attend the U.S. Naval Academy?

Be a citizen of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the credentialing cost will Navy COOL fund for sailors convicted at a special or general court-martial?

0% Signup and view all the answers

What incentive program does the Navy use to increase the number of reenlistments in under-manned ratings?

Selective reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Signup and view all the answers

A petty officer first class with nine years of active Navy service qualifies for which officer programs?

Limited duty officer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following subjects are available under the Basic Skills Program?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What program provides on-duty courses to help sailors improve their reading and mathematical skills?

Academic Skills Signup and view all the answers

What rating restricts immigrant aliens from receiving training?

CT, ET, and MA Signup and view all the answers

Who determines eligibility for advancement to a higher paygrade?

Commanding Officer Signup and view all the answers

What are some advancement topics discussed at the Career Development Board?

Rating bibliographies and precepts Signup and view all the answers

Within what maximum number of days should a Career Development board be held for a newly onboard sailor?

60 Signup and view all the answers

At what level will the sailor's career development board be held when they have more than 15 months remaining before their projected rotation date (PRD)?

Departmental Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum period for the first departmental career development board for a sailor on a professional apprenticeship track after reporting to the command?

Within 6 months Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions is NOT provided by Navy Fleet and Family Service Centers?

Recreational services rentals Signup and view all the answers

What does a sailor need to complete when on sea duty and requesting an extension that isn't feasible due to manning excess?

Transfer to another sea duty command in the same homeport/area Signup and view all the answers

What article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice governs a commanding officer's non-judicial punishment?

15 Signup and view all the answers

Under what article should information on someone who commits larceny and wrongful appropriation be found?

121 Signup and view all the answers

During an executive officer's investigation, what action does the executive officer NOT have the option of taking?

Impose punishment Signup and view all the answers

What electronic service record form documents service schools that sailors have attended?

NAVPERS 1070/881 Signup and view all the answers

What page of a member's service record contains information regarding an unauthorized absence?

NAVPERS 1070/606 Signup and view all the answers

Which performance traits marks require comments in block 43?

1.0 Signup and view all the answers

What action can be taken when a sailor refuses to sign his performance evaluation?

Submit a NAVPERS 1070/613 witnessed by the reporting senior Signup and view all the answers

In performance evaluations, when can a recommendation of Must Promote or Early Promote not be assigned?

When any individual performance trait is marked with 2.0 Signup and view all the answers

Periods of annual training, active duty for training, and/or active duty for special work apply to performance evaluation reports on which personnel?

Navy Reservists only Signup and view all the answers

What instruction provides the Navy Performance Evaluation System?

BUPERSINST 1610.10 Signup and view all the answers

In regards to performance evaluations, what does PIM stand for?

Performance Information Memorandum Signup and view all the answers

A special evaluation for an E-6 should NOT be submitted for which of the following reasons?

The member's performance mark average was raised Signup and view all the answers

In an evaluation, where can the job scope of a sailor at shore command be found?

Block 29 Signup and view all the answers

To be eligible for the Limited Duty Officer Program, an applicant must hold a minimum paygrade and have a minimum number of years of active service:

E-6 = Paygrade 8 yr = Years of active service Signup and view all the answers

A PO1 with 9 years of active Navy service applies for which officer programs?

Limited Duty Officer Signup and view all the answers

If a sailor is eligible for Navy funding, how is credentialing services on the Navy COOL website identified?

With the 'Navy bucks' (Navy $ symbol on blue square) icon Signup and view all the answers

Which program assists those selected for Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) who need help in math and science?

Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for the college-level examination program (CLEP)?

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Signup and view all the answers

What level degrees does the Servicemembers Opportunity College Navy (SOCNAV) program allow active-duty personnel to earn?

Associate and bachelor only Signup and view all the answers

What document does an immigrant alien who has been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence possess?

Immigrant visa Signup and view all the answers

Which opportunities are discussed at the Career Development Board?

Warfare qualifications Signup and view all the answers

What are some advancement topics discussed at the Career Development Board?

Rating bibliographies and precepts Signup and view all the answers

When transitioning to the fleet reserve or retiring, how many months prior should plans for transition goals begin?

24 months Signup and view all the answers

What type of counseling allows subordinates to determine the course of a session?

Nondirective Signup and view all the answers

What type of punishment can only be imposed on E-3 and below while aboard ship?

Confinement on bread and water or diminished rations Signup and view all the answers

How is Page 1 of the enlisted service record referred to?

Enlisted service contract Signup and view all the answers

What document must single-parent sailors maintain to ensure their availability for worldwide assignments?

Family care plan certificate Signup and view all the answers

What document should be submitted to note the performance of a sailor assigned Temporary Additional Duty for 30 days?

Performance Information Memorandum Signup and view all the answers

What should be typed in the signature block when a rater disagrees and does not sign the sailor's evaluation?

Refused to sign Signup and view all the answers

What resources should be used to evaluate the skills and qualifications of subordinates?

Personal past observations Signup and view all the answers

Which condition warrants a special evaluation report?

Appointment to officer status Signup and view all the answers

Which enlisted paygrades are eligible to apply for both Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer programs?

E-7 and E-8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of years of active duty for eligibility in the Limited Duty Officer Program?

16 yr Signup and view all the answers

For sailors applying for Embassy Attache duty, what is the maximum Defense Language Aptitude Battery test score?

100 Signup and view all the answers

How many months after a Non-Judicial Punishment can a sailor apply for Navy COOL funding?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What services does the Navy College Program provide for military personnel?

Coordinates off-duty education Signup and view all the answers

What individual is the command's point of contact for Navy training and education programs?

Educational services officer Signup and view all the answers

Who can best provide information pertaining to off-duty education and training?

Educational services officer Signup and view all the answers

What new time-in-rate date should an E-3 advanced on the 17th of November use?

The following December 1st Signup and view all the answers

How many months prior to the high-year tenure (HYT) date should a career development board for a sailor be held?

24 months Signup and view all the answers

What leadership style provides more negative than positive feedback?

Coercer Signup and view all the answers

Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) identifies sailors who have not made an assignment decision. Sailors should lose their opportunity to negotiate orders how many months prior to the projected rotation date (PRD)?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What type of discharge results from a disability incurred in the line of duty?

Honorable Signup and view all the answers

What action should a service member take if they consider the punishment received at captain's mast to be unjust?

Submit an appeal to the next superior authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum punishment that an officer in charge may NOT give?

45 consecutive days extra duty Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken to correct an injustice on your Navy record?

Apply to the Board of Corrections of Naval Records Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of days a letter of extension for a periodic evaluation may cover?

90 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Holiday Ship Decorations

Ships are fully dressed for Independence Day.
Ships hoist the ensign from the jackstaff and each masthead during national holidays.

Flag Protocol

Half-mast national ensign procedure: smartly raise to the peak, then lower slowly.
The union jack flies from the jack staff in port from 0800 to sunset.
National ensign and union jack combination is referred to as "colors."

Military Honors and Salutes

A hand salute is rendered by all persons on deck when passing the USS ARIZONA memorial.
Salutes between ships in ranks are rendered by the division officer and division petty officer only.

Military Decorations and Historical Points

The first military decoration awarded by the United States was the Purple Heart.
Tomahawk cruise missiles were first used in combat during Operation Desert Storm.
The first nuclear-powered surface ship was named USS Bainbridge.
David Farragut was the first admiral of the US Navy.
France was the first nation to officially recognize the American stars and stripes.

Enlisted Personnel Procedures

An enlisted sailor accepted for chief warrant officer can take the advancement exam upon declining the commission.
A voluntary Fleet Reserve request requires the command to have the sailor sign NAVPERS 1070/613.

Career Development and Evaluations

Transition Assistance Program is mandatory before separation.
Career Development Board discusses selective reenlistment bonuses, commissioning programs, and school opportunities.
Performance evaluations signed in black or blue-black ink.
Evaluations from previous paygrades are not used in calculating Performance Mark Averages.

Documentation and Record-Keeping

Page 13 of service records is reserved for administrative remarks.
Navy COOL funding provides 0% for sailors convicted within 12 months of a court-martial.
NAVPERS 1070/881 documents service schools attended.

Performance Ratings

A performance evaluation is limited to 2 pages for statements made by the member.
A sailor with two 2.0 trait grades can only receive a "Promotable" evaluation.
A sailor must maintain eligibility for reenlistment by being recommended for retention and promotable.

Training and Education

Basic Skills Program includes subjects like English, math, and reading.
Navy college program coordinates off-duty education for military personnel.
The academic skills program offers on-duty courses for reading and math improvement.
The Navy's performance evaluation system is governed by BUPERSINST 1610.10.

Behavior and Conduct

Desertion occurs when a sailor quits their duty with no intent to return.
Confinement on bread and water is permissible for E-3 and below aboard ship.

Leadership and Counseling

Nondirective counseling allows subordinates to guide the session's course.
The coercive leadership style is characterized by more negative than positive feedback.

Transition to Fleet Reserve

Members transitioning should begin goals and plans at least 24 months prior to separation.
The command's point of contact for training and education is the Educational Services Officer.

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Test your knowledge of U.S. Navy traditions, including holiday ship decorations, flag protocol, and military honors. Discover fascinating historical points and learn about the significance of various military decorations. Perfect for history buffs and those interested in naval traditions!