Military Drill & Naval History Quiz

TEST 2120

1. On what command does the color guard (with rifles) execute right and left shoulder arms? a) PRESENT, COLOR b) CARRY, COLOR c) ORDER, COLOR d) None of the answers are correct

2. What command is given to align a squad at normal interval? a) ALIGN, TWO b) ATTENTION, DRESS c) DRESS RIGHT, DRESS d) DRESS INTERVAL, DRESS

3. The speed of missiles and other high speed aircraft is often expressed in terms of __________. a) Speed b) Mph c) Mach number d) Velocity

4. In which of the following examples does an enlisted person NOT salute an officer? a) When reporting to the CO in uniform (covered) b) When on guard duty and an officer passes close aboard c) When outdoors overtaking an officer from the rear d) When at mess and addressed by an officer

5. The rhythmic rate of march at a uniform step is called a) Beat. b) Cadence. c) Jo-Dee. d) Precision.

6. In NJROTC the purpose of a Training Time Out (TTO) is a) to shorten a training exercise in order to build unit morale and develop team spirit. b) an appropriate means for a cadet to obtain relief if he/she is experiencing discomfort during the training exercise. c) an appropriate time to demonstrate habits of precision and automatic response to orders and commands. d) to stop the military drill exercise and give cadets an opportunity to handle drill rifles.

7. A boarding party from what U.S. ship captured and boarded a German U-boat? a) USS King b) USS Yorktown c) USS Guadalcanal d) USS Hornet

8. The high visibility of our ships on the open seas around the world accomplishes what part of the Navy mission? a) Naval presence b) Sea Control c) Strategic deterrence d) Projection of power ashore

9. _______ are strong, seaward-moving currents that occur along some shores. a) Surf b) Rip currents c) Breakwaters d) Longshore currents

10. Vector __________ on a maneuvering board represents the reference vessel's course and speed. When your own vessel is at the center of the maneuvering board, the vector __________ represents your boat's or ship's course and speed. a) er b) en c) em d) r

11. The second stage of a thunderstorm is called the __________. a) infant Stage b) mature Stage c) immature Stage d) adult Stage

12. What was the famous Civil War Sea battle in which mines played a crucial part? a) Civil War Sea Battle of Pensacola Bay, Florida b) Civil War Sea Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama c) Civil War Sea Battle of New Orleans Bay, Louisiana d) Civil War Sea Battle of Biloxi Bay, Mississippi

13. What is the machine used to hoist a bow anchor? a) Wildcat b) Winch c) Capstan d) Anchor windlass

14. Instead of meeting General Burgoyne in Albany in 1777, General Howe made an ill-advised decision to capture which city? a) Savannah b) Boston c) Philadelphia d) New York City

15. Why do Sailors needs to wear heavy leather work gloves when handling wire rope? a) The line becomes too hot to touch when under strain. b) Wire rope tends to form spurs or burrs on its surface and these can cut hands. c) The leather allows for a firmer grip on the line than bare hands. d) The wearing of leather gloves helps to prevent the line from twisting and kink forming.

16. Which of these statements about burns contains an error? a) Third degree burns often cause shock but little or no pain. b) Second degree burns, which look moist and ooze fluids, are often the most painful type of burn. c) All electrical burns are classified as third degree. d) Burns from sunburn are always classified as first degree burns.

17. Which one of the following is NOT a position of rest when halted? a) REST b) ATTENTION c) AT EASE d) PARADE REST

18. The flag and the national anthem are symbols of a) national conquest. b) foreign wars. c) military personnel. d) all the people, their land, and their institutions.

19. The body fat reserve necessary for good health is called________. a) essential fat b) storage fat c) unsaturated fat d) saturated fat

20. Cadet officers that have shown an aptitude for high leadership in the NJROTC program are generally in their a) second or third year. b) third or fourth year. c) first or fourth year. d) first or second year.

21. Which one of the following is NOT one of the three Ts that provided the surface Navy with its principal antiair defensive capability during the 1970s and 1980s? a) Tartar b) Terrier c) Talos d) Trident

22. Which one of these suggestions about managing stress is least effective? a) Be very critical of yourself so that you can show your best face to others, thereby preventing their criticism. b) Accept the inevitability of stressful situations and resolve to control your reaction to them. c) Face problems as they occur instead of putting them off and prolonging your anxiety. d) Every day do something that you find relaxing, even if you have a heavy agenda or busy schedule.

23. With what type of boat will most NJROTC cadets come into contact while on visits to Navy ships and shore stations? a) Powerboats b) Sailboats c) Submarines d) Catamarans

24. __________ buoys are similar to a bell buoy in shape but it has a series of gongs, each with a different tone, with hammers that are moved by the motion of the sea. a) Gong b) Lighted c) Combination d) Whistle or horn

25. The cadence for all rifle movements is? a) 60 counts per minute b) 112 to 120 counts per minute c) 180 counts per minute d) 130 counts per minute