26. Which of the following statements defines the
term “colors”?
1. Colors give recognition of codes
2. Colors consist of our national ensign along
with the union jack
3. Colors are lights on the flagstaff
4. Colors are the flags of foreign ships
27. When a naval ship is in port or at anchor, the
union jack is flown from what location?
1. The gaff
2. The jackstaff
3. The aftermast
4. The flagstaff
28. The U.S. Navy flag is flown in which of the
following situations?
1. At official ceremonies or official public
gatherings when the Navy is officially a
participant
2
In parades
3. In official Navy occasions
4. Each of the above
29. Which of the following flags are half-masted
at the death of the CO?
1. National ensign
2. Union jack
3. Commission pennant
4. Each of the above
30. On small ships, personnel from what watch
are responsible for hoisting and hauling down
absentee pennants?
1. Security watch
2. Quarterdeck watch
3. Roving watch
4. DC central watch
31. On large ships, what person is responsible for
making sure that special flags or pennants are
displayed to indicate changing events aboard
ship?
1. Boatswain’s mate
2. Quarterdeck watch
3. Duty signalman
4. Topside watch
32. Where is a list of special flags and pennants
normally posted as a ready reference for watch
standers?
1. Combat information center (CIC)
2. After deck
3. Quarterdeck area
4. Half deck
33. An officer in command entitled to a personal
flag is embarked in a boat on an official
mission. Where should the pennant be flown?
1. Amid ship
2. In the bow
3. In the stern
4. Yardarm, port
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