How do you salute when boarding a ship?
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- Climb the gangway and stop short of the quarterdeck.
- Turn towards the stern of the ship, and render a hand salute to the Ensign (Flag).
- Turn back towards the quarterdeck, and render a hand salute to the Officer of the Deck.
Why do Sailors salute the quarterdeck?
Ceremonial use There are ancient traditions of offering special deference to the quarterdeck. This led to the habit of saluting whenever one entered the quarterdeck.
Do sailors get days off at sea?
In the Merchant Navy operating on a 3-watch system, there are no days off at sea. However in port Junior Engineers (in the days that we had them) could stand a “generator watch” providing the duty engineer was on call to help out if necessary. That would give the senior watch-keepers time off in port to go ashore.
Do you salute the Secretary of the Navy?
So, The SECDEF, SECNAV… do not salute. They have no right or standing. Civilians do not render the hand salute.
How do you salute in the Navy?
The Navy salute has the palm facing towards the ground at a 90-degree angle. The Indian Air Force salute involves the right arm being sharply raised from the front by the shortest possible way, with the plane of the palm at 45-degree angle to the forehead.
Where do Navy officers sleep?
Aft of the CPO’s quarters and head is Officer’s Country. This passageway contains the eight staterooms where the KIDD’s officers lived, two or three to a compartment, depending upon seniority. Politely called “staterooms,” these cabins functioned as sleeping quarters, lounges, and offices.
What does 8 bells mean in the Navy?
end of the watch
When a sailor has died he or she can be honoured with the sounding of eight bells; meaning “end of the watch”. The term “eight bells” can also be used in an obituary, as a nautical euphemism for finished.
Why is poop deck called poop deck?
We quote verbatim: “The name originates from the French word for stern, la poupe, from Latin puppis. Thus the poop deck is technically a stern deck, which in sailing ships was usually elevated as the roof of the stern or “after” cabin, also known as the “poop cabin”.
Do Navy sailors get weekends off?
No unless on shore duty. Next to no days off while out to sea.
How often do you come home in the Navy?
Specific underway schedules can vary widely. Normally ships will go to sea for 10 days to 2 weeks each month for training operations in preparation for deployment. Extended operations away from home port can last up to 6 to 9 months, and ships typically deploy once every 18-24 months.
What is the typical message on a submarine?
The typical message on a submarine consists of call and text. The call is the name of the station being addressed. The text is the body of the message. For example: After room, open the outer doors. (call) (text)
What kind of Captain does a US Navy submarine have?
For the US NAVY- My experience was Cold War and immediate post cold war attack submarines in both fleets. The ship’s captain will be an O5 ( CDR).
How do I request additional copies of the Navy manual?
Before the final edition is published it is desired to obtain comments, criticisms and recommendations for the improvement of the manual. All comments and requests for additional copies should be sent to the Interior Control Board, Room 2732, Navy Department, Washington 25, DC.
What is SOBC in the Navy?
Submarine Officer Basic Course (SOBC) During this 12-week course that takes place in New London, CT, Officers learn all about submarine operations, including safety, damage control, seamanship and the responsibilities of leading an advanced submarine crew as a division Officer, before reporting to an assigned submarine.