Navy Knowledge Flashcards

Flashcards about Navy Core Values, RTC, Military Drill, Navy Terminology, and Navy Rank Structure

What is Battle Stations 21?

A capstone and the final training exercise where recruits are tested in various shipboard scenarios, requiring teamwork to succeed.

What topics are covered in Phase 4 of RTC?

Warrior Toughness (Character Development), LifeSkills, Small Unit Leadership, Mentorship, Professional/Personal Development, MyNavy Coaching, Ticket/Order Pickup (TOPU), Photo Pickup, Official PFA, Liberty Brief, Graduation

What is the Quarterdeck?

It is the designated location and ceremonial site where the Officer of the Deck (OOD) In-port maintains the watch and where Sailors and visitors board and depart the ship

What is the procedure when relieving the watch?

The oncoming watch stander says "I am ready to relieve you," followed by a discussion, and then the oncoming watch stander declares "I relieve you," to which the off-going watch stander replies "I stand relieved."

What is the procedure when an enlisted Sailor crosses the Quarterdeck?

They must salute the National Ensign located at the stern of the ship, then salute the OOD and "Request permission to come aboard/go ashore."

What is the proper procedure for a salute?

Raise the right hand, bending your arm at the elbow, until the tip of your forefingers touches the lower part of your cover or forehead just above and to the right of your right eye. Fingers are extended and aligned with the thumb. With the elbow slightly in front of your body, your upper arm should be parallel with the deck or ground. The hand and wrist must be held in a straight line and the forearm should be at a 45-degree angle. Returning the arm to its normal position at your side completes the salute.

What is the general procedure for converting traditional time to military time?

The Navy operates on a 24-hour day, numbered 1-24. At noon, instead of starting again with 1, the Navy goes to 13. For example 9:30 p.m. is 2130 (twenty-one thirty).

What does Adrift mean in Navy terminology?

Loose from moorings and out of control (applied to anything lost, out of hand, or left lying about)

What does 'Aye-Aye' mean?

Reply to an order or command meaning “I understand and will comply”

What does 'Carry On' mean?

An order to resume work or duties

What does Deep Six mean?

To dispose of by throwing over the side

What does 'Gangway' mean?

An opening in a bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; an order meaning to clear the way

What does 'Secure' mean?

Lock, put away or stop work

What does TOPSIDE mean?

Upstairs

What is the insignia for an Ensign (O-1)?

One gold bar collar device

What is the insignia for a Lieutenant Junior Grade (O-2)?

One silver bar collar device

What is the insignia for a Lieutenant (O-3)?

Two silver bar collar device

What is the insignia for a Lieutenant Commander (O-4)?

One gold oak leaf collar device

What is the insignia for a Commander (O-5)?

One silver oak leaf collar device

What is the insignia for a Captain (O-6)?

One silver eagle collar device

What is the insignia for a Rear Admiral (Lower Half) (O-7)?

One silver five-pointed star collar device

What is the insignia for a Rear Admiral (Upper Half) (O-8)?

Two silver five-pointed star collar device

What is the insignia for a Vice Admiral (O-9)?

Three silver five-pointed star collar device

What is the insignia for an Admiral (O-10)?

Four silver five-pointed star collar device

What is the insignia for a Fleet Admiral (O-11)?

Five silver five-pointed star collar device

What is the insignia for a Warrant Officer 1 (WO1)?

A single bar collar device with a blue background and one gold break, or a gold 1/4-inch stripe with 3 blue breaks on a black shoulder board or the service dress blue uniform sleeve.

What is the insignia for a Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2)?

A single bar collar device with a blue background and two gold breaks, or a gold 1/2-inch stripe with 3 blue breaks on a black shoulder board or the service dress blue uniform sleeve.

What is the insignia for a Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3)?

A single bar collar device with a blue background and one silver break, or a gold 1/2-inch stripe with two blue breaks on a black shoulder board or the service dress blue uniform sleeve.

What is the insignia for a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4)?

A single bar collar device with a blue background and two silver breaks, or a gold 1/2-inch stripe with one blue break on a black shoulder board or the service dress blue uniform sleeve.

What is the insignia for a Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5)?

A single bar collar device with a silver background and a horizontal blue line, or a gold 1/2-inch stripe with a horizontal line and a blue break on a black shoulder board or the service dress blue uniform sleeve.

What is the insignia for a Seaman Recruit (E-1)?

No insignia

What is the insignia for a Seaman Apprentice (E-2)?

Two parallel diagonal slashes.

What is the insignia for a Seaman (E-3)?

Three parallel diagonal slashes.

What is the insignia for a Petty Officer Third Class (E-4)?

His/her insignia is one chevron below one eagle.

What is the insignia for a Petty Officer Second Class (E-5)?

His/her insignia is two chevrons below one eagle.

What is the insignia for a Petty Officer First Class (E-6)?

His/her insignia is three chevrons below one eagle.

What is the insignia for a Chief Petty Officer (E-7)?

Three chevrons below one rocker below one eagle. In khaki uniform, the insignia is a gold fouled anchor collar device with a silver USN superimposed across the anchor.

What is the insignia for a Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8)

Three chevrons below one rocker below one eagle below one star centered above the eagle. In khaki uniform, the insignia is a gold fouled anchor collar device with a silver USN superimposed across the anchor below one silver star.

What is the insignia of a Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9)

Three chevrons below one rocker below one eagle below two stars centered above the eagle. In khaki uniform, the insignia is a gold fouled anchor collar device with a silver USN superimposed across the anchor below two silver stars.

What is the insignia of a Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (E-9)?

Three chevrons below one rocker below one eagle below three stars centered above the eagle. In khaki uniform, the insignia is a gold fouled anchor collar device with a silver USN superimposed across the anchor below three silver stars.

What is the primary purpose of an Aircraft Carrier?

Conducting combat operations by aircraft that engage in attacks against airborne, surface, sub-surface and shore targets

What is the primary purpose of Surface Combatant ships?

To engage enemy forces on the high seas

What is the primary purpose of Submarine type ships?

Regardless of whether employed as combatant, auxiliary, or research and development vehicles that have at least a residual combat capability

What is the meaning of C in fixed wing aircraft types?

Cargo

What is the meaning of E in fixed wing aircraft types?

Electronic Warfare

What is the meaning of F/A in fixed wing aircraft types?

Fighter/Attack

What is the meaning of P in fixed wing aircraft types?

Patrol

What is the meaning of T in fixed wing aircraft types?

Trainer

What is the meaning of U in fixed wing aircraft types?

Utility

What is the meaning of A in rotary wing aircraft types?

Attack

What is the meaning of C in rotary wing aircraft types?

Cargo

What is the meaning of H in rotary wing aircraft types?

Rescue (Help)

What is the meaning of M in rotary wing aircraft types?

Multi-role

What is the meaning of R in rotary wing aircraft types?

Reconnaissance

What is the meaning of S in rotary wing aircraft types?

Anti-submarine Warfare

What is the meaning of T in rotary wing aircraft types?

Trainer

What is the meaning of U in rotary wing aircraft types?

Utility

What is the meaning of V in rotary wing aircraft types?

VIP Transport