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A custom is a way of acting- a way that has continued consistently over such a long period that it has become like law. |
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It is a form of polite behavior and excellence of manners. |
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What is the most common form of saluting? |
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Name 3 general situations in which uniformed Navy personnell are required to salute. |
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-Meeting officers -Hearing the National Anthem -Approcing the national ensign |
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How many paces away from an officer should you render a hand salute? |
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When may you salute with your left hand? |
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-When your right hand or arm is injured |
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When boarding a ship that's flying the national ensign, what actions should you take? |
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Face the national ensign and salute |
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If standing a sentry box and you are approached by an officer, what type of rifle salute should you render? |
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Passing honors for ships aer exchanged when ships paww within what distance? |
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Passing honors for boats are exchanged when boasts pass within what distance? |
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Explain whistle signals that are given when rendering honors to a passing ship. |
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One blast= Starboard Two blast= Port -- One blast= Hand salute Two blast= End salute Three blast= Carry on |
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Gun salutes are normally gired at what time interval? |
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On which special occations is a 21-gun salute fired at 1-minute intervals? |
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-Memorial Day -Presidents Day -Independence Dau |
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A formal act preformed on a public occasion |
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How many minutes before colors is the prep pennant hoisted? |
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On Navy ships not under way, where is the union jack displayed? |
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The jack staff on the bow |
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In which ways is the national ensign hoisted and lowered? |
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Hoisted smartly, lower ceremoniously |
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