PMK-EE Naval Customs and Courtesies Exam for E4 Advancement

The Women's Armed Services Integration Act passed to allow women to become part of the regular Navy vice the Women's Reserve in what year?

1948

When rendering a salute, your forearm should be at what prescribed angle?

45 degrees

When approaching a commissioned officer, you should render a hand salute at what specific number of paces?

6

When you receive a verbal order from an officer, what is the most appropriate response?

AYE AYE SIR/MA'AM

What term means "to stop"?

Avast

The Armed Forces were formerly managed by what two executive departments?

Department of War, and Department of the Navy

To respond to the command COVER, you should place your hat on your head with both hands and take what other action?

Drop left hand only

You are assigned to place the national ensign at half-mast during morning colors. What procedure should you use?

Hoist it smartly to the peak, then lower it ceremoniously to half-mast

The national ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?

Hoisted to full mast, then lowered ceremoniously

The largest amphibious operation ever was assembled to conduct minesweeping, shore bombardment, and the transport of supplies and troops during what invasion?

Invasion of Normandy

When the US Navy Department was established, what person was the President of the United States?

John Adams

An officer approaches you while you are carrying a sidearm on your right side. You should salute in what manner?

NOT salute by bringing your right arm and hand, in a saluting manner, to your chest

While uncovered in uniform at an indoor event, the National Anthem begins playing and the American flag is not being displayed. You should take which of the following actions?

NOT stand attention facing a known direction of a national ensign outdoors

Officers and officials are making a visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what time frame?

NOT sunrise to 1600

What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind while submerged?

Periscope

During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what type of ship?

Ships of the line

The first extensive use of jet aircraft and helicopters occurred during what war?

The Korean War

During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"?

USS Constitution

Fleet Admiral Nimitz signed the Japanese surrender in 1945 aboard what ship?

USS Missouri

A 15-gun salute is rendered to a Navy Officer of what rank?

Vice Admiral