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during the salute, and alter the return of the salute, speed may be \"'hen, in uniform, a nag or general officer, a unit
resumed. Coxswains alwa}ls rise to salute unless it is dangerous or commander, a commanding officer, or a chief of staff is
impractical to do so. Officers generally do not rise to salute, but do embarked in a boat of his or her cOlllmand or in one assigned
so from il seated position if visible to the other boat. to his or her personal use
During morning or evening colors, a boat's engine should be At sllch other times as may be prescribed by the senior
idled or stopped and the clutch disengaged. The boat officer (if officer present
assigned) and the coxswain stand at attention and salute in the
Personal flags and pennants. When embarked in a boat of the
direction of the ceremony if it is possible to do so without losing
naval service on official occasions, an officer in cOlllmand, or a
control of the boat.
chief of staff when acting for him or her, displays from the bow of
A coxswain in charge of a boat salutes when officers enter or
the boat his or her personal flag or comllland pennant or, if not
leave his boat if the situation allows. For example, when a boat is
entitled to either, a commission pennant.
alongside a ship's accommodation ladder, the coxswain oftentimes
is too busy maintaining control of the boat to salute.
Finally, men working in a boat or working all the ship's side
from a boat do not salute unless "Attention" is sounded. STUDY GUIDE QUESTIO N S

Courtesy Aboard Boats 1. \"'ith what type of boat will most NJROTC cadets come into
contact while on \'isits to Navy ships and shore stations?
Through the years, certain courtesies have come to be prac-
2. Identifj' the following boat parts:
ticed by the crews and passengers of boats. The basic rule in Navy
manners, as in civilian life, is to make way tor a senior quickly, qui- A. Hull
etly, and without confusion. B. Transom
The procedure for boarding and leaving boats is as follows:
C. \Vaterline
juniors board boats first, and leave after seniors, unless the senior
D. Pulpit
officer gives orders to the contrary. The idea is that the senior offi-
cer should not have to wait in a boat for an)'one. The senior gets out 3. \Vhat are the two types of fuel used in powerboats?
first, because normally his business is more important and press- 4. \Vhat is the difference between a personnel boat and a gig?
ing than that of the personnel of lower rank. Generally, seniors 5. \Vhat is the person in charge of a powerboat in the Navy
take the seats farthest aft; in boats with no officers embarked, the called?
after part of the boat (or stern sheets) is usually resen'ed for chief
6. \Vhat forces determine how a boat will handle in any given
pett), officers.
circulnstance?
Subject to the requirements of the rules for prewnting colli-
7. \,Vhat is the ellect of propeller side torce on a vessel's stern?
sions, junior boats must avoid embarrassing senior boats. At land-
ings and gangways, juniors should give way to seniors. Juniors 8. \-Vhen is it most difficult to maneu\'er a single-screw boat?
should show deference to their seniors at all times by reti'aining 9. In what direction will a single-screw boat be easiest to turn
from crossing the bows of their boats or ignoring their presence. when backing?
Under ordinary circumstances, enlisted persollnel maintain 10. \Vhen a boat is proceeding ahead and the rudder is put over to
silence when they are passengers in boats with officers aboard. one side, what happens to the stern initially?
11. \Vhat happens in respect to the rudder whell a propeller starts
Boat Flag Etiquette backing?
The national ensign and personal flags and pennants of offi- 12. \·Vhen making a normal landing, at what angle should the
cers are properly displayed from small boats as described bela\\'. boat approach the pier?
National ensign. The national ensign is displayed from boats of 13. On twin-screw boats, in which directions do the two screws
the Navy at the following times: turn when going forward?
\Vhen under way during daylight in a foreign port 14. How does a twin-screw boat handle as compared to a single-
\Vhell ships are required to be dressed or ftlll dressed screw boat?
\Vhen going alongside a foreign vessel 15. \Vith what is boat etiquette concerned?
\Vhen all officer or ollicial is embarked on an official
16. By whom are boat salutes rendered on board a boat?
occasion