When boarding a ship who do you salute first?

As you board a military vessel you stop at the top of the gangway, face and salute the national ensign on the stern of the vessel. If you are unable to see the national ensign, you still turn in that direction and salute toward the stern of the vessel.

Why do Sailors salute the quarterdeck?

Ceremonial use This continued into Christian times, and in medieval British warships, the religious shrine was set up on the quarterdeck. All hands were required to salute it by taking off their hats or caps. This led to the habit of saluting whenever one entered the quarterdeck.

How do you salute when boarding a ship?

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1. Climb the gangway and stop short of the quarterdeck.
2. Turn towards the stern of the ship, and render a hand salute to the Ensign (Flag).
3. Turn back towards the quarterdeck, and render a hand salute to the Officer of the Deck.

Do Sailors salute uncovered?

It is a Naval Tradition. Sailors and Marines just don’t salute uncovered. We don’t salute left handed either. If a Soldier or Airman has his right arm in a sling or other medical encumbrance he salutes with his left hand.

Why do they say Permission to come aboard?

When You Board If the boat is very small and lightweight, it might rock as you step aboard. That is why you announce, “Coming aboard,” so everyone has a chance to brace themselves and not spill their beverage or drop expensive boat equipment.

What is the procedure for boarding your ship while in uniform?

1. 1 Prepare to board the Navy vessel. Prepare to board the Navy vessel by locating the ensign (flag) and the officer of the deck (OOD).
2. 2 Salute the ensign. Salute the ensign.
3. 3 Salute the officer of the deck. Salute the officer of the deck (OOD).
4. 4 Request permission to board the vessel.
5. 5 Walk aboard only.

Why are Navy toilets called heads?

At the front of the ship was the figure head: a carved wooden figure or bust fitted on the bow of the ship. Since the wind was blowing from the rear to the front, the “head” (or front) of the ship was the best place for sailors to relieve themselves. So, when the shipmates went to the toilet, they went to the head.

What are the decks on a ship called?

Main deck: The principal deck of a vessel; the Freeboard Deck is sometimes called Main deck. In some ships, the highest deck of the hull is called Main deck. It can also be the weather deck; in sailing warships often a deck under the upper deck.

What is required for an official salute?

At official functions, social events, and sporting events, Soldiers should— (1) When in uniform, outdoors, stand at attention, remain silent, face the flag, and render the hand salute. (2) When in uniform, indoors, stand at attention, remain silent, and face the flag.

Where do Marines sleep on a ship?

The Marines and sailors sleep three to a bunk, which consists of three beds with lockers built into them, and they also share a lounge area with two televisions for recreation. “Living in the berthing makes us value our privacy more back home,” said Lance Cpl. Michael Strickland, an aviation mechanic with VMFA-312.