ROTC - Chp 2.2 (naval customs and traditions)

Customs

is a social convention stemming from tradition and enforced as a written law

Courtesy

a respectful behavior often link to customsa respectful behavior often link to customs

Tradition

the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generat

Military Courtesy

the respect and honor shown to military tradition, practices, symbols and individual

Military Customs

those time-honored practices and outward sign of military courtesy that create a formal atmosphere of respect and honor

Salute

The purpose for this movement, is to demonstrate mutual respect and courtesy between members of military organizations and to show respect to National Colors

Colors

paying honors to the flag; hoisted in the morning and lowered in the afternoon.

Shifting colors

When ship leaves the pier or weighs her anchor, shifts the National Ensign from the flag gaff to mast. The national Ensign is then called steaming ensign. Jack Flag is lowered at the same time.

Shifts the National from mast to flag gaff. Jack flag is raised at the same time.

When ship arrives at the pier or anchors:

Honors Rendered by Merchant Ships (Dipping):

Merchant ships salute navy ships by dipping their ensign. Navy Ships respond by lowering the steaming ensign to half-mast for a few seconds then close it up. After which, the merchant ship may raise again her flag.

Passing Honors:

Honors exchange between two ships or boats when comes close aboard.

junior, senior

In boarding the ship, ____ goes first. In disembarking, ___ goes first.

Wardroom

Navy Officers eat in the place called

Side boys

detailed in the quarter deck to welcome a distinguished visitor:

CAPT AND BELOW (how many side boys?)

4 side boys

COMMO TO REAR ADMIRAL ( how many side boys?)

6 side boys

8 side boys

VICE ADMIRAL UP

At the gangway

if the National ensign is flying, turn aft before getting aboard and salute the ensign.

LAST

Basic Rule for Boats and Vehicles: “SENIORS ARE ___ IN, FIRST OUT”

Aye-Aye

a reply to an order to indicate that it is understood and will be carried out

Billet allotted sleeping place

also a man s location in the ships organization

Black Gang

slang for the engineering force

Bear Hand

cooperation among the ship s company

Boot

slang for new recruit

Coxswain

enlisted men in charge of a boat

Field day

general cleaning day aboard ship, usually a day before inspection

Flag Officer

an officer with the rank of COMMODORE and above