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What is earrings
These items may be worn by female sailors only and must be ball shaped measuring 4-6mm in diameters but may not be worn by males.
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What is USS Holland (SS-1)
First commissioned US Navy Submarine
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What is Ombudsman
This is the term used for a volunteer who is the well trained link between sailors and their families
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What is NAVPERS 5354/2
This form is used to file a formal Equal Opportunity complaint
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What is the Navy birthday
October 13, 1775
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What is aviation warfare
This ensignia is worn by personnel qualified to serve in flight
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What is USS Nautilus (SS-571)
First nuclear powered submarine
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What is Scuttlebutt
Originally meant to describe a water fountain, but quickly became a place Sailors would gather and talk. Term now used primarily for rumors and rumor control
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What is NAVPERS 1336/3
special request chit
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What is your 7th General Order of a Sentry
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
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what are the left shoulder or both shoulders
Backpacks may be worn over either the ____ ___ or _____ ______while wearing service and working uniforms.
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What is USS Langley
First US aircraft carrier
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What is Aye Aye
Response acknowledging the understanding of a command/statement
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What is NAVPERS 1616/26
evaluation
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What is the Sailors Creed
In1993, CNO Admiral Frank Kelso, revised this well ingrained "sailors" code of ethics
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what is 2 inches
female standard: Hair bulk (minus the bun) as measured from the scalp will not exceed how many inches; 3 inches including the bun.
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What is the USS Arizona
her active life in World War Two lasted a mere fifteen minutes before she was sunk by a well-aimed Japanese bomb that ignited her forward magazine and tore her in two during the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.
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What is gangway
An opening in the bulwark or lifeline that provides access to a brow or accommodation ladder; when shouted means to get out of the way
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What is DD 214
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
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Who is an Admiral
17 gun salute rendered for this high ranking officer
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What is four (4)
All personnel wear one stripe for each_____years of active duty service or reserve service in an active status in any of the armed services.
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What is the USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
The world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was commissioned on 25 November 1961 and completed 25 deployments during 51 years of service.
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What is starboard
The right side of a nautical vessel
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What is SECNAVINST 5216.5
Navy Correspondence Manual
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What is the Battle of Normandy
Battle with the largest amphibious assault ever in which 2,500 Navy ships and craft were involved.
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