Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4: Naval Heritage

Which person served as an advocate for "sea power", the need for a large and powerful Navy, and the importance of understanding Navy needs?

Alfred T. Mahan

What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?

Apollo 12

Rifle salutes are rendered from all of the following positions, EXCEPT which one?

At sling arms

What term means "to stop"?

Avast

Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to give a nine gun salute?

France

The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel?

Frigate

John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also famous because of which of the following accomplishments?

His victory over HMS Serapis

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

Invasion of Normandy

When the U.S. Navy Department was established, what person was the President of the United States?

John Adams

In U.S. history, what person stated "I have not yet begun to fight"?

John Paul Jones

Who was the Navy's first aviator?

LT Ellyson

Gun salutes are rendered on all of the following occasions, EXCEPT which one?

Labor Day

On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply line?

Lake Erie

When approaching an officer, you are carrying an object with both hands. What action(s) should you take?

Look at the officer and render a verbal greeting

You are in formation mid-rank, and have been given the command DRESS RIGHT DRESS. When you receive the command READY FRONT, what action should you take?

Lower left arm to side and snap head to the front

When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location?

Mainmast

Which of the following situations does NOT require you to render a hand salute?

Meeting an officer in a public transportation vehicle

Any national flag flown at half-mast should be intentionally recognized as having what meaning?

Mourning

When, if ever, are Sailors authorized to talk after the command PARADE, REST?

Never

During colors, you are driving a vehicle within sight or hearing range of the ceremony. Which of the following actions must you take?

Stop vehicle and remain seated at attention

On December 16th, 1907 the great white fleet left Hampton roads on a cruise around the world to show the flag and to demonstrate what attribute?

Strength

Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a large scale into what job title?

Yeoman

You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur?

Your right hand is injured

While in uniform and covered, you are approaching an officer from behind. Before overtaking him, you should a) take what action and b) make what request?

a) Hand Salute b) "by your leave, sir"

The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year?

a) October b) 1775

A Sailor standing in the right flank position when command AT CLOSE INTERVALS, DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand and arm in b) what position?

a) Straight ahead b) Left hand on hip

What person coined the phrase "sea power"?

Admiral David Farragut

What was the historical significance of the Battle of Coral Sea?

Fought entirely with aircraft

In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following developments?

Steam power

What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia?

Stephen Decatur

You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical selections?

"Hail to the Chief"

Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what times?

0800 to sunset

In what year was the construction of the USS Constitution completed?

1798

During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount of support equipment and supplies?

18.3 billion pounds

In what year did the Navy launch its first iron-hulled warship?

1843

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

1948

Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time?

27

Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?

5 seconds

When approaching a commissioned officer, you should render a hand salute at what specific distance?

6 paces

Which of the following phases best describes a ceremony?

A formal act performed in public

Which of the following phrases describes a custom?

A way of acting

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

AYE AYE SIR/MA'AM

In formation, relaxing without moving you right foot or talking is known as what position?

AT EASE

What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces?

Battle of Guadalcanal

Signaling the turning point of Japanese carrier battle power, leaving them short on ships, planes, gas, and they were never able to fully recover describes what Navy battle?

Battle of Philippine Sea

Which of the following pennants is hoisted above the National Ensign?

CHURCH

While rendering passing honors to another vessel, the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch passes three blast of the whistle. What action should you take?

Carry on

A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term?

Ceremony

An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect describes what term?

Courtesy

Who was the first admiral in the U.S. Navy?

David Farragut

On what day did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, sinking over 15 U.S. ships?

December 7, 1941

The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known as what?

Dipping

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

Who was the first Commander in Chief?

Esek Hopkins

A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command pennant from no more than what total number of vessels?

One

Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and evening colors?

PREPARATIVE

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

Periscope

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In the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary purpose of what Navy vessels?

Privateers

You are in formation and have been given the command HAND SALUTE. You should drop the salute on receipt of what command?

READY, TWO

The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?

Rise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom

When boarding a foreign naval vessel, which, if any, of the following actions should you take?

Salute the National Ensign first, then the Officer of the Deck

The process of moving our national ensign from the stern to the mainmast as your ship gets underway is referred to by what term?

Shifting the colors

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

Ships of the line

During and prior to the 19th century, what were three major classes of Navy vessels?

Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war

During or prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels?

Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war

You salute a Navy Commander, but he has not returned your salute. You should hold your salute until you pass the officer by what total number of paces?

Six

While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard. Which action(s) should you take?

Stand and render a salute until the ensign has passed

All of the following missions were a part of the Vietnam Police Action, EXCEPT which one?

Surface ships conducting amphibious operations

Upon every meeting on board ship, you should salute which of the following officers?

The Commanding Officer

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

The Korean War

Referring to the USS Maine, "Remember the Maine", was the battle cry for which of the following wars?

The Spanish American War

When your ship is in port, the Union Jack should be flown from what location?

The bow

During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actions?

The invasion of Normandy

In 1843, the Invention of steam power incorporated in the USS Princeton, paved the way for progress in the development of what system?

The screw propeller

When your commanding officer is on leave, which of the following flags should be flown?

Third substitute

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

Turning point of the war

What was the name if the first U.S. submarine used in warfare?

Turtle

In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of what total number of vessels?

Two

What ship had the distinction of being the U.S. Navy's first flagship on which the "Flag of Freedom" was hoisted by John Paul Jones?

USS Alfred

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

USS Constitution

What is the oldest U.S. Navy ships till in commission?

USS Constitution

What is the name of the first Navy vessel that was powered by using steam as a power plant?

USS Demologos

Which of the following ships was the first nuclear-powered carrier?

USS Enterprise

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

USS MISSOURI

What was the name of the first nuclear submarine put out to sea on January 17, 1955?

USS Nautilus

What was the name of the first carrier designed from the keel up?

USS Ranger

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

Vice Admiral

You should render a salute in which of the following cases?

When in command formation

Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an officer?

When in formation

Saluting while uncovered is appropriate under which of the following conditions?

When in the company of personnel from other services