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What is a Head (The term comes from the days of Sail, because wind would blow from the rear of the ship to forward. The bathroom would be located at the front "head" of the ship to carry the foul smell.
What is a Restroom Call in the United States Navy?
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What is the year 1850.
What year did the USS Perry, commanded by LT. Andrew H. Foote, capture American slaver Martha off Ambriz (near the city of Luanda), Angola, Africa?
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What is Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System.
What does the term NSIPS stand for?
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What is November 15th.
When are Evaluations due for First Class Petty Officers?
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Foreign Object Damage- caused by foreign objects such as nuts and bolts or anything that can be sucked into a jet engine.
What is the meaning for the term "FOD"?
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What is the year 1918.
After Allied troops take Hill 142 at Chateau-Thierry, France, during World War I, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Maj. Ernest A. Janson, quickly rushes and bayonets two enemy leaders, forcing the rest of the enemy attackers to withdraw. For his "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" on this occasion, what year was he awarded the Medal of Honor by both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army
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What is Official Military Personnel File.
What does the term OMPF stand for?
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What is January 15th.
When is a Midterm Counseling conducted for Third Class Petty Officers?
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To point towards the front of the ship in relation to the crafts centerline leading to that direction of movement.
What is the purpose of a lubber line on a compass?
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What is the year 1918.
During World War I at the Battle of Belleau Wood, LTJG Weedon E. Osborne is killed in action while attempting to rescue a wounded officer. For his "extraordinary heroism" on this occasion, what year was he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor?
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What is Physical Readiness Information Management System.
What does the term PRIMS stand for?
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What is block 43.
What block is the narrative written on an enlisted evaluation?
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An inspection performed daily at sea by the Executive Officer or designated replacement. Usually, it's the Duty Master at Arms.
What is the meaning for the term heads and beds?
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What is June 6, 1944.
What day and year did Allied Forces land troops on Normandy beaches for the largest amphibious landing in history, Operation Overlord (D-Day), beginning the march eastward to defeat Germany.
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What is Navy Department Awards Web Services.
What does the term NDAWS stand for?
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What is BUPERSINST 1610-10D.
What instruction provides guidance on Navy evaluations?
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What is a "Knuckle Box".
What is a medium sized usually red, rectangular medal box widely used to move supplies to/from a ship?
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What is June 4-7 1942.
What days and year was the Battle of Midway fought?
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What is Bupers Online.
What does the term BOL stand for?
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