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Quiz about The Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy

The Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy Quiz

A short quiz about the mighty Chief Petty Officer.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cal_Jr. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Cal_Jr

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,681

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
520

Last 3 plays: ZWOZZE (2/10), Guest 108 (9/10), Guest 166 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was the rank of Chief Petty Officer created in the United States Navy? Hint

July 4, 1776

September 11, 1801

October 13, 1775

April 1, 1893

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Question 2 of 10

2. The senior enlisted person in the United States Navy has what title? Hint

Master Chief

Secretary of the Navy

Command Master Chief

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The emblem of the Chief Petty Officer is known as what? Hint

Tainted Anchor

Fouled Anchor

Ships' Wheel

Standard Rudder

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Question 4 of 10

4. There are three letters on the emblem of the CPO (Chief Petty Officer). What are they and what do they mean? Hint

CPO - Chief Petty Officer

USA - United States of America

USN - Unity, Service, Navigation

USS - United States Ship

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Question 5 of 10

5. The following words appear in which document?
"...humiliations to prove to you that humility is a good, a great, a necessary change which cannot mar you - which in fact, strengthens you..." Hint

Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

Navy regulations

The Bluejackets Manual

The CPO Creed

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following was NOT one of the original CPO ratings? Hint

Quartermaster

Boatswains Mate

Radioman

Master-at-Arms

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Question 7 of 10

7. Bob Feller was the first Chief Petty Officer inducted to which Hall of Fame? Hint

Football

Sharpshooting

Country Music

Baseball

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Question 8 of 10

8. The quarters (berthing and lounge) area reserved for CPOs is called what? Hint

Old goats home

Wardroom

Mess decks

Goatlocker

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Question 9 of 10

9. In response to the question "How long have you been in the Navy?", which of the following applies to the respondant's parents? Hint

Mother was a Siren, Father was Davy Jones

Mother was a hamster, Father smelled of elderberries

Mother was a mermaid, Father was King Neptune

Mother was a dolphin, Father was Poseidon

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the official song of the US Navy? Hint

"Anchors Aweigh"

"Anchors Away"

There isn't an official song

"Barnacle Bill the Sailor"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the rank of Chief Petty Officer created in the United States Navy?

Answer: April 1, 1893

It was established in US Navy Regulation Circular No. 1.

2. The senior enlisted person in the United States Navy has what title?

Answer: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

The first was GMCM Delbert Black in 1967.

3. The emblem of the Chief Petty Officer is known as what?

Answer: Fouled Anchor

It is an anchor with a length of chain wrapped around it.

4. There are three letters on the emblem of the CPO (Chief Petty Officer). What are they and what do they mean?

Answer: USN - Unity, Service, Navigation

Ask any Chief. Or, for a more formal explanation, here is what the leading online resource for CPO's - www.goatlocker.org - has to say on the subject:

The "U" stands for Unity, which reminds us of co-operation, maintaining harmony and continuity of purpose and action.

The "S" stands for Service, which reminds us of service to our God, our fellow man and our Navy.

The "N" stands for Navigation, which reminds us to keep ourselves on a true course so that we may walk upright before God and man in our transactions with all mankind, but especially with our fellow Chiefs. The Chain is symbolic of flexibility and reminds us of the chain of life that we forge day by day, link by link and may it be forged with Honor, Morality and Virtue.

5. The following words appear in which document? "...humiliations to prove to you that humility is a good, a great, a necessary change which cannot mar you - which in fact, strengthens you..."

Answer: The CPO Creed

The Creed is read during the pinning ceremony when Sailors are advanced to Chief Petty Officer. All Chiefs (active, reserve and retired), come to attention during the reading of the Creed.

6. Which of the following was NOT one of the original CPO ratings?

Answer: Radioman

The other ratings were Gunners Mate, Yeoman, Machinist, Carpenters Mate, and Apothecaries.

7. Bob Feller was the first Chief Petty Officer inducted to which Hall of Fame?

Answer: Baseball

He pitched for the Cleveland Indians. When WWII broke out, he put his career on hold and joined the Navy. After the war, he resumed his career in baseball.

8. The quarters (berthing and lounge) area reserved for CPOs is called what?

Answer: Goatlocker

The term is believed to originate in the early sailing years, when livestock was kept aboard ship to provide fresh milk, meat and eggs.

9. In response to the question "How long have you been in the Navy?", which of the following applies to the respondant's parents?

Answer: Mother was a mermaid, Father was King Neptune

This question may be asked of someone who has been selected (but not yet advanced) for promotion to Chief Petty Officer. The response implies how "salty" the respondant is.

10. What is the official song of the US Navy?

Answer: "Anchors Aweigh"

It was written in 1906 by LT Charles A. Zimmerman and Midshipman First Class Alfred Hart Miles. The final Stanza was written in 1926 my Mishipman Royal Lovell.

Source: Author Cal_Jr

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