What does the Navy flag represent?
Battle streamers displayed on the U.S. Navy flag represent
both war and non-war actions involving combat. The silver and bronze star embroidered thereon signify selected actions and campaigns in which the Navy has been engaged.
What does Charlie Bravo flag mean?
Bravo. "
I am taking in or discharging or carrying dangerous goods." (Originally used by the Royal Navy specifically for military explosives.) C. Charlie. "Affirmative."
What does Second Substitute mean?
Phonetic Pronunciation: Second sub. Navy Meaning:
Absence of chief of staff (Inport). International Meaning: Substitute for the second flag in this hoist.
What is the motto of the Navy?
Navy Motto
There is no official motto for the U.S. Navy. "Non sibi sed patriae" (Not self but country) is often cited as the Navy's motto, however.
What does Tango Sierra mean?
Expiration Term of Service
Charlie Mike: Continue Mission. Echo Tango Sierra:
Expiration Term of Service (someone who is about to complete their tour of duty)
What is S in military code?
Sierra
The Military Alphabet
| Letter | 1957-Present | Morse Code |
|---|
| R | Romeo | . _ . |
| S | Sierra | . . . |
| T | Tango | _ |
| U | Uniform | . . _ |
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What is Alpha Bravo Charlie?
The phonetic alphabet is often used by military and civilians to communicate error-free spelling or messages over the phone. For example,
Alpha for “A”, Bravo for “B”, and Charlie for “C”. Additionally, IRDS can be used to relay military code, slang, or shortcode. For instance, Bravo Zulu meaning “Well Done”.