Navy Study Flashcards

Flashcards for vocabulary review.

General Order #1

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

General Order #2

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

General Order #3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

General Order #4

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

General Order #5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

General Order #6

To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

General Order #7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

General Order #8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

General Order #9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

General Order #10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

General Order #11

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

E-1: Seaman Recruit (SR)

Entry-level. Undergoes boot camp.

E-2: Seaman Apprentice (SA)

Basic duties, learning Navy culture.

E-3: Seaman (SN)

Performs duties in designated field.

E-4: Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)

Junior NCO, team leader.

E-5: Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)

Leads divisions, more tech responsibility.

E-6: Petty Officer First Class (PO1)

Senior NCO, major leadership in work center.

E-7: Chief Petty Officer (CPO)

Strong leadership; selected through peer review.

E-8: Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)

Department-level authority.

E-9: Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)

Top technical advisor.

E-9*: MCPON

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. Senior-most enlisted sailor; advisor to CNO.

W-1: Warrant Officer 1 (WO1)

Rare in Navy, technical specialists.

W-2: Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2)

Appointed from senior enlisted.

W-3: Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3)

Leads advanced technical duties.

W-4: Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4)

Senior leadership role in specialized field.

W-5: Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5)

Highest Warrant Officer; strategic tech expert.

O-1: Ensign (ENS)

Entry-level officer; division officer.

O-2: Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)

Assistant division officer.

O-3: Lieutenant (LT)

Department head or division leader.

O-4: Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)

May command small ships or units.

O-5: Commander (CDR)

Commands large ships or squadrons.

O-6: Captain (CAPT)

Commands major installations or vessels.

O-7: Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)

One-star admiral; fleet staff roles.

O-8: Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)

Two-star admiral; fleet command.

O-9: Vice Admiral (VADM)

Three-star; major regional command.

O-10: Admiral (ADM)

Four-star; Chief of Naval Operations.

Special: Fleet Admiral (FADM)

Five-star; wartime only, not currently used.

Phonetic word for 'A'

Alpha

Phonetic word for 'B'

Bravo

Phonetic word for 'C'

Charlie

Phonetic word for 'D'

Delta

Phonetic word for 'E'

Echo

Phonetic word for 'F'

Foxtrot

Phonetic word for 'G'

Golf

Phonetic word for 'H'

Hotel

Phonetic word for 'I'

India

Phonetic word for 'J'

Juliett

Phonetic word for 'K'

Kilo

Phonetic word for 'L'

Lima

Phonetic word for 'M'

Mike

Phonetic word for 'N'

November

Phonetic word for 'O'

Oscar

Phonetic word for 'P'

Papa

Phonetic word for 'Q'

Quebec

Phonetic word for 'R'

Romeo

Phonetic word for 'S'

Sierra

Phonetic word for 'T'

Tango

Phonetic word for 'U'

Uniform

Phonetic word for 'V'

Victor

Phonetic word for 'W'

Whiskey

Phonetic word for 'X'

X-ray

Phonetic word for 'Y'

Yankee

Phonetic word for 'Z'

Zulu

Core values of the Army

Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.

Core values of the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard

Honor, Courage, Commitment.

Core values of the Air Force

Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do.

Core values of the Space Force

Character, Connection, Commitment, Courage.

Military custom or courtesy

Salute officers when outdoors and in uniform.

Military custom or courtesy

Address superiors by their rank or 'Sir/Ma'am'.

Military custom or courtesy

Stand at attention when a senior officer enters a room (indoors).

Military custom or courtesy

Always walk to the left of senior personnel.

Military custom or courtesy

Follow the chain of command for issues or requests.

Military custom or courtesy

The U.S. flag is raised at 0800 and lowered at sunset on military bases.

Military custom or courtesy

During the National Anthem or 'Colors', stop, face the flag, and stand at attention (salute if in uniform).

1775

The U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps were established during the American Revolution.

1812

War of 1812 demonstrated the need for a strong naval force.

1861-1865

Civil War shaped the structure of the modern military.

1917

U.S. entered World War I, expanding global military influence.

1941-1945

World War II: U.S. emerged as a global superpower.

1950-1953

Korean War: U.S. led a UN coalition to defend South Korea.

1965-1973

Vietnam War: major Cold War conflict with heavy U.S. involvement.

1990-1991

Gulf War: U.S. led Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait.

2001-present

Global War on Terrorism, including operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Military time

Uses 24-hour clock. Examples: 0000 = midnight, 1300 = 1 PM, 2300 = 11 PM.

Military time

Avoids confusion in operational environments.

Article 1 of the Code of Conduct

I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.

Article 2 of the Code of Conduct

I will never surrender of my own free will.

Article 3 of the Code of Conduct

If captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.

Article 4 of the Code of Conduct

If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners.

Article 5 of the Code of Conduct

When questioned, I will give name, rank, service number, and date of birth.

Article 6 of the Code of Conduct

I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom and responsible for my actions.