1. chief officer
   caring officer
2. cold officer
   commanding officer

The CO is the commanding officer. These officers are the ones in charge of certain units in both the Navy and the military.

1. math
   art
2. social studies
   recess

You'll need to know your math to ace the Navy officer test! Math is important in life as an officer as you'll use things like algebra and data on a daily basis.

1. help out
   shake hands
2. tag along with someone
   go to your quarters

"Bearing a hand" is a fancy way of asking for some help. Even if you aren't tasked to, helping out is always a great thing to do, especially during life as a Naval officer.

1. to travel around the ship
   to send off a ship
2. to cook meals
   to launch an aircraft

A catapult is used for launching aircraft off a carrier. They are needed to give the plane enough acceleration to make it off because of the short runways on the carriers.

1. True
2. False

This is true. Riding lights are sometimes called anchor lights due to when they are turned on. You need to know the rules and requirements to work as a Navy officer!

1. dinghy
   tilted
2. squirrel
   pipsqueak

A dinghy is a small boat that could be carried on a larger ship. These boats are often inflatable and can come in handy when you're stuck in a jam.

1. True
2. False

This is true. Radars are important to any military vehicle as they help with a variety of things. They're able to calculate distances and objects that could put the ship in harm's way.

1. estimated time of departure
   equal time disclosed
2. exact time and date
   eat then depart

The estimated time of departure is important to everyone who is assigned to a ship in the Navy. You need to make sure you're there on time, or you'll miss your ship!

1. your age
   how strong you are
2. suitability to military positions
   how many crimes you have comitted

The Navy officer test also determines how suitable you are for certain military positions. This section of the test acts as an aptitude test.

1. tiny rooms
   bulkheads
2. a captain side and sailor side
   a string

Bulkheads divide up the ship so that it is water resistant. The bulkheads are what can help to save a ship in dire times when it may take damage and put the crew's lives on the line.

1. a flag
   a glass
2. a hand
   a baton

A flag can be raised at half mast. This is typically done to respect and mourn people who were highly respected while still alive.

1. True
2. False

This is true. The situation report is used to assess different naval units. The report can allow for the unit to make improvements in order to serve their best.

1. miles per hour
   knots (nautical miles per hour)
2. kilometers per hour
   gigabytes

Navy officers need to know the double meaning of knots! The speed of a boat is measured in knots, and being able to tie knots is just as important.

1. to carry aircrafts
   to carry cargo
2. to go into combat
   to allow officers to travel

Combatant ships do just that – engage in combat. This ship is filled with plenty of ammunition and weaponry so that the people on board are prepared.

1. overhead
   sill
2. interlock
   passageway

Naval ships don't have a ceiling, but instead, an overhead. It has a fitting name as it is in fact, over your head while inside the ship!

1. True
2. False

This is false. Taut instead means tight or strict rather than slack. You'll need to know this term if you want to be a Navy officer, especially if you're dealing with cargo!

1. barrel hitch
   tumble roll
2. pilot pinch
   gummy bear

A barrel hitch is a type of knot that is tied around an object. It is often used to hoist up certain objects on a ship effectively.

1. the tarmac
   the mess
2. the lounge
   the billet

The billet is the place in your quarters where you would sleep as a Navy officer. These quarters are found "below" on the ship, as the deck is exclusively reserved for working operations.

1. to the kitchen
   to the bathroom
2. the room or platform where the ship is commanded
   to the captain's office

Depending on the ship, there can be different reasons for being called up to the bridge.

1. animals
   technology
2. lumber
   cargo

A sealift is used to carry extra supplies to a naval ship. This can include many different things including weapons and personnel who are deployed to the ship.

1. a nearby ship
   stong winds
2. a direction
   weapons

"Armament" is a fancy term for weapons. If someone tells you to ready your armaments, make sure you have your weapons prepared.

1. 7 a.m.
   10 a.m.
2. 7 p.m.
   11 p.m.

If you have something to do at 1900 hours, you better be there at 7 p.m.! It's important to be punctual in the Navy.

1. True
2. False

This is true. The Navy needs submarines for their operations. They have all different purposes, with some being used for nuclear deterrence.

1. commander
   fleet admiral
2. lieutenant
   ensign

The lowest Navy officer pay grade is O-1 which is awarded to the rank of ensign. In contrast, the highest pay grade is the O-11 which is awarded to the rank of fleet admiral.

1. securing borders
   peace keeping
2. frontline combat
   aviation

The Navy is involved in aviation, although not as heavily as the Air Force. They have aircraft carriers that transport planes and allow them to take off from the ships on the water.

1. winches
   ropes
2. straps
   all of the above

Winches are very helpful to have on naval ships in order to move cargo. If you want to become an officer, you'll want to know how to use one in case you're tasked with the job.

1. True
2. False

This is false. To be on standby in the Navy means that you should be prepared for taking action. Don't go out on vacation just yet, you may be needed!

1. help to take weight off it
   remove all of the furniture on board
2. fire all the weapons
   jump up at the same time

When directed to "lighten ship," it's important to help do just that, through removing weight. This lingo is commonly used on board Navy ships, and important to know if you're preparing to become an officer.

1. True
2. False

This is true. The weather deck has no protection from the elements as it is right on top of the boat. It protects anyone underneath, however!

1. a muster
   do nothing
2. begin tossing things into the water
   toss a life-raft off the deck

During a man overboard drill (or an event) the first step is a muster to guarantee an accurate headcount.

1. balance
   IQ
2. fitness
   attractiveness

Navy officers are evaluated on their physical fitness on a test called "FITREP". The higher ranked officers are given a different test, which evaluates their skills in other ways.

1. miles
   marathons
2. fathoms
   kilometers

A fathom is a unit of measurement used in the Navy. It is equivalent to six feet, and the reason it is important to the Navy is because it is often used to measure depth, although metric units are becoming much more common.

1. a small portion of food
   an assortment of supplies on a given ship
2. a type of lounge
   an allowance

Commuted rations is a form of allowance from the military. It is given to qualifying officers for expenses which are accepted by a disbursing officer.

1. Military Officer Examination
   Naval Knowledge Test
2. Official Officer Test
   ASVAB

The ASVAB test is not only given to aspiring Navy officers, but also anyone who would like to take a position in the military. The test is used for a variety of things, such as to test your skills and knowledge as well as help to determine your best fit in the organization.

1. overboard
   successful
2. perfected
   rules

"By the board" was used to mean overboard in the past, but now they mean something is no longer used. For example, you could say: "The rules we once had are by the board now, after the new officers came in."