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a flag or banner, as a military or naval standard used to indicate nationality
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An ensign is a commissioned officer rank in the military, typically equivalent to a second lieutenant or sub-lieutenant. It is the lowest commissioned officer rank in most naval forces and is usually held by those who have recently completed officer training. Ensigns are responsible for carrying out a variety of duties and tasks assigned to them by superiors.
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What is the informal name for the red ensign?
red duster
What is a Annapolis graduate called?
Ensign: abbreviation ENS!
What is the difference between a flag and an ensign?
A flag flown at sea is known as an ensign. They can be Red, Blue or White. Civilian and Merchant vessels fly the Red Ensign, Navy Vessels fly either the Red, Blue of White depending on the rank of the Unit. Ensigns are used in cases where it is illegal to fly the National flag, such as at sea from a British ship.
Red ensign flag?
The red ensign flag, is a red flag with the British union flag in the upper quadrant nearest the flag pole (hoist). It is used on British registered merchant vessels, to identyfy the nationality and flown at the stern. Foreign vessels visiting UK waters, fly the red ensign on the starboard side of the mast, as a courtesy flag. The UK is one of a few countries who have a different flag from their national one, for use at sea. The red ensign may have a badge, or symbol, added in the main part of the flag (known as defacing) for special uses and identities. For example, the Isle of man merchant flag, has the three leg symbol on the red ensign.
What is a naval academy graduate called?
Graduation is part of the events of Commisioning Week.
Where is the Ensign Public Library in Ensign located?
The address of the Ensign Public Library is: 108 Aubrey, Ensign, 67841 0025
What is the birth name of Harry Ensign?
Harry Ensign's birth name is Harris Newton Ensign.
When was Ensign Books created?
Ensign Books was created in 1988.
How tall is Michael Ensign?
Michael Ensign is 6' 1".
What is an Ensign in the Navy?
ensign is a junior officer 'naval standard.
What is the phone number of the Ensign Public Library in Ensign?
The phone number of the Ensign Public Library is: 620-865-2199.
When was Ensign - EP - created?
Ensign - EP - was created in 1996-05.
What is the duration of Ensign Pulver?
The duration of Ensign Pulver is 1.73 hours.
What is the duration of Ensign O'Toole?
The duration of Ensign O'Toole is 1800.0 seconds.
How do you use the word ensign in a sentence?
(flag) The ship's ensign showed that it was from foreign waters. (officer - the rank of ensign is the lowest line officer rank in the US Navy) The ensign was in charge of painting the galley.
What is John Ensign's birthday?
John Ensign was born on March 25, 1958.
When was Ensign Cottrell born?
Ensign Cottrell was born on 1888-08-29.
