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Ships will be full dressed for which holiday?
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.
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What is the term for the flag designated by a country to be flown by its merchant ships?
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Under what condition should a ship's commissioning pennant be flown at half-mast?
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What honor is rendered when your ship passes the USS ARIZONA memorial?
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When passing honors between ships with personnel in ranks, who should render the salute?
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Which of the following flag combinations is referred to as colors?
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What was the first military decoration awarded to individuals by the United States?
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During what conflict were Tomahawk cruise missiles first used in combat?
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What was the name of the first nuclear-powered surface ship?
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Who was the first admiral of the US Navy?
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Which nation was the first to officially recognize the American stars and stripes?
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When can an enlisted sailor selected for chief warrant officer take the Navy-wide advancement exam?
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What document must a command have a sailor sign when submitting a voluntary Fleet reserve request?
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Prior to separation, a sailor is required by law to complete what program?
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What special items are discussed at a career development board?
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An E-5 with a start date of 01 July 1995 has what high year tenure gate?
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What is the total number of signal blasts that ends the salute when passing honors between ships?
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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?
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How many leave days will the PO3 have after taking 7 days leave with a balance of 12 days?
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When a sailor accepts a split tour, how many total months must he complete?
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What action must a member take to notify a detailer of his intent to separate at the expiration of active obligated service?
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What offense is committed when a sailor quits their place of duty with intent not to return?
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What type of discharge is received from an approved sentence of a general court-martial?
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What does the Report and Disposition of Offense(s), NAVPERS 1626/7, not serve?
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What service record page is reserved for administrative remarks?
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What color(s) of ink must a performance evaluation be signed in?
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Which performance evaluations are not used to compute a Performance Mark Average?
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How many pages is a statement to the record about your performance evaluation limited to?
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When receiving one or two 2.0 trait grades, what is the highest promotion recommendation a sailor can receive?
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What action should be taken if the rater disagrees with a performance evaluation and chooses not to sign?
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What evaluation average should a sailor performing in full compliance with all standards have?
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Against what factor can an individual's performance be compared in evaluations?
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To meet the Navy's definition of professional growth, what minimum standard must a sailor meet on his performance evaluation?
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What is the maximum number of months to complete degree requirements in the medical enlisted commissioning program?
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What is a requirement to attend the U.S. Naval Academy?
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What percentage of the credentialing cost will Navy COOL fund for sailors convicted at a special or general court-martial?
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What incentive program does the Navy use to increase the number of reenlistments in under-manned ratings?
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A petty officer first class with nine years of active Navy service qualifies for which officer programs?
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Which of the following subjects are available under the Basic Skills Program?
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What program provides on-duty courses to help sailors improve their reading and mathematical skills?
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What rating restricts immigrant aliens from receiving training?
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Who determines eligibility for advancement to a higher paygrade?
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What are some advancement topics discussed at the Career Development Board?
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Within what maximum number of days should a Career Development board be held for a newly onboard sailor?
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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)?
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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?
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Which of the following functions is NOT provided by Navy Fleet and Family Service Centers?
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What does a sailor need to complete when on sea duty and requesting an extension that isn't feasible due to manning excess?
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What article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice governs a commanding officer's non-judicial punishment?
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Under what article should information on someone who commits larceny and wrongful appropriation be found?
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During an executive officer's investigation, what action does the executive officer NOT have the option of taking?
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What electronic service record form documents service schools that sailors have attended?
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What page of a member's service record contains information regarding an unauthorized absence?
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Which performance traits marks require comments in block 43?
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What action can be taken when a sailor refuses to sign his performance evaluation?
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In performance evaluations, when can a recommendation of Must Promote or Early Promote not be assigned?
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Periods of annual training, active duty for training, and/or active duty for special work apply to performance evaluation reports on which personnel?
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What instruction provides the Navy Performance Evaluation System?
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In regards to performance evaluations, what does PIM stand for?
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A special evaluation for an E-6 should NOT be submitted for which of the following reasons?
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In an evaluation, where can the job scope of a sailor at shore command be found?
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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:
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A PO1 with 9 years of active Navy service applies for which officer programs?
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If a sailor is eligible for Navy funding, how is credentialing services on the Navy COOL website identified?
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Which program assists those selected for Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) who need help in math and science?
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Which organization is responsible for the college-level examination program (CLEP)?
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What level degrees does the Servicemembers Opportunity College Navy (SOCNAV) program allow active-duty personnel to earn?
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What document does an immigrant alien who has been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence possess?
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Which opportunities are discussed at the Career Development Board?
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What are some advancement topics discussed at the Career Development Board?
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When transitioning to the fleet reserve or retiring, how many months prior should plans for transition goals begin?
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What type of counseling allows subordinates to determine the course of a session?
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What type of punishment can only be imposed on E-3 and below while aboard ship?
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How is Page 1 of the enlisted service record referred to?
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What document must single-parent sailors maintain to ensure their availability for worldwide assignments?
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What document should be submitted to note the performance of a sailor assigned Temporary Additional Duty for 30 days?
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What should be typed in the signature block when a rater disagrees and does not sign the sailor's evaluation?
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What resources should be used to evaluate the skills and qualifications of subordinates?
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Which condition warrants a special evaluation report?
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Which enlisted paygrades are eligible to apply for both Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer programs?
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What is the maximum number of years of active duty for eligibility in the Limited Duty Officer Program?
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For sailors applying for Embassy Attache duty, what is the maximum Defense Language Aptitude Battery test score?
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How many months after a Non-Judicial Punishment can a sailor apply for Navy COOL funding?
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What services does the Navy College Program provide for military personnel?
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What individual is the command's point of contact for Navy training and education programs?
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Who can best provide information pertaining to off-duty education and training?
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What new time-in-rate date should an E-3 advanced on the 17th of November use?
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How many months prior to the high-year tenure (HYT) date should a career development board for a sailor be held?
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What leadership style provides more negative than positive feedback?
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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)?
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What type of discharge results from a disability incurred in the line of duty?
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What action should a service member take if they consider the punishment received at captain's mast to be unjust?
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What is the maximum punishment that an officer in charge may NOT give?
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What action should be taken to correct an injustice on your Navy record?
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What is the maximum number of days a letter of extension for a periodic evaluation may cover?
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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!