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HM2 Exam
Customs and Curtesies- BMR Ch.9
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Undergraduate 1
09/11/2007

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Define custom
Definition
A custom is a way of acting- a way that has continued consistently over such a long period that it has become like law.
Term
Define courtesy
Definition
It is a form of polite behavior and excellence of manners.
Term
What is the most common form of saluting?
Definition
Hand salutes
Term
Name 3 general situations in which uniformed Navy personnell are required to salute.
Definition
-Meeting officers
-Hearing the National Anthem
-Approcing the national ensign
Term
How many paces away from an officer should you render a hand salute?
Definition
Six
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When may you salute with your left hand?
Definition
-When your right hand or arm is injured
Term
When boarding a ship that's flying the national ensign, what actions should you take?
Definition
Face the national ensign and salute
Term
If standing a sentry box and you are approached by an officer, what type of rifle salute should you render?
Definition
Present Arms
Term
Passing honors for ships aer exchanged when ships paww within what distance?
Definition
600 yards
Term
Passing honors for boats are exchanged when boasts pass within what distance?
Definition
400 yards
Term
Explain whistle signals that are given when rendering honors to a passing ship.
Definition
One blast= Starboard
Two blast= Port
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One blast= Hand salute
Two blast= End salute
Three blast= Carry on
Term
Gun salutes are normally gired at what time interval?
Definition
5 seconds
Term
On which special occations is a 21-gun salute fired at 1-minute intervals?
Definition
-Memorial Day
-Presidents Day
-Independence Dau
Term
Define ceremony
Definition
A formal act preformed on a public occasion
Term
How many minutes before colors is the prep pennant hoisted?
Definition
5 minutes
Term
On Navy ships not under way, where is the union jack displayed?
Definition
The jack staff on the bow
Term
In which ways is the national ensign hoisted and lowered?
Definition
Hoisted smartly, lower ceremoniously
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