Define the following terms.
a. Courtesy—an act or verbal expression of consideration or respect for others
b. Custom—a usual way of acting in a situation that has been practiced so long that it has the force of law

A salute is a required act of military courtesy.

The hand salute is the most common form of salute.

When in uniform, Navy personnel salute the flag, anthem, and officers.

True, under naval customs, the hand salute is accompanied by a word of greeting.

As an enlisted person, you should salute all officers.

When boarding a ship in which the national ensign is flying, you should—
a. Stop on reaching the upper platform of the accommodation ladder or end of brow
b. Face the ensign and salute
c. Salute the OOD

As a sentry at a gangway, you should render a salute—
a. To all officers going or coming over the side
b. When passing or being passed by officers close aboard in boats

The three rifle salutes are—
a. Present arms
b. Rifle salute at order arms
c. Rifle salute at right shoulder arms

Honors are salutes rendered to ships, high-ranking individuals, and nations.

Manning the rail is a passing honor rendered to the President of the United States.

A ruler of a country recognized by the United States rates a 21-gun salute.

Hoisting and lowering the national flag at 0800 and sunset are known as morning colors and evening colors.

Shifting the colors—as a ship gets underway, the ensign is shifted from its in-port position on the stern to its at-sea position on the mainmast.

National flags flown at half - mast are internationally recognized symbols of mourning.

When indoors at an event and the anthem is being played but the flag is not displayed, you should—
a. In uniform and covered—render a hand salute
b. In uniform and uncovered—place your hand over your heart
c. In civilian clothes—place your hand over your heart

The quarterdeck is an area designated by the CO that serves as the focal point for official and ceremonial functions.

Aboard ship, the CO is addressed as captain, regardless of rank