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The jack staff on a Navy vessel is essentially a flag pole on the bow of vessel. Unlike the National Ensign (country flag) which flies on the stern flag staff of most ships (on the bridge while underway surfaced on a submarine), the jack staff flies a flag literally called a Jack.
Over the years of Navy history, there have been many Navy Jacks flown from the Jack Staff; the current Jack ("Don't Tread On Me" flag) was ordered flown after the 9/11 attacks, replacing the traditional Jack, which was the field of blue with 50 stars (modern), or in years past, a field of blue with stars for every state in the Union. It is this flag from which the term "Union Jack" comes from.
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How many staff aboard us navy ship?
about 5 thousand I guess kyle murphy age:11 about 5 thousand I guess kyle murphy age:11
What does nar mean for a US Navy ship?
The term "NAR" doesn't refer to a Navy ship - it's the standard Navy acronym for Naval Air Reserve.
Why is a small flag called a 'Jack'?
The small flagpole at the prow (front) of a ship is called the jack. Flags flown from this are called jack flags and are be necessity quite small. Royal Navy battleships traditionally fly the Union Flag from the jack (and the Royal Ensign from the stern), which is where the incorrect name (Union Jack) comes from.
What is the phone number of the Lst Navy Ship Museum in Evansville Indiana?
The phone number of the Lst Navy Ship Museum is: 812-435-8678.
What ship nicknammed Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 is the oldest vessel still commissioned in the US Navy?
The USS Constitution is the oldest comissioned ship in the US Navy. The USS Constitution is "Old Ironsides" and is the oldest ship still commissioned by the U.S. Navy.
What lures the navy ship to the island in lord of the flies?
while Ralph is running away from jack in the end of the book, Ralph tries to hide from him. jack lights a fire and it starts to get out of hand. the navy ship sees the large fire on the island and comes to see what it is.
Whose flag is called Union Jack?
The Union Jack is the flag flown at the bow of a Royal Navy ship. The Union Flag is the flag of Great Britain.
Can we do job in navy as a male staff nurse?
Yes, the Navy does have jobs for male staff nurses.
When was Jack Staff created?
Jack Staff was created in 2000.
What is a navy ship called starting with d?
A destroyer is a navy ship. It starts with a D.
How many staff can be on a navy ship?
The crew of a ship depends on its size and mission. While a small gunboat may have a crew of a dozen, an aircraft carrier with its full compliment of aircraft will have several thousand crew members aboard.
How many staff aboard us navy ship?
about 5 thousand I guess kyle murphy age:11 about 5 thousand I guess kyle murphy age:11
What does nar mean for a US Navy ship?
The term "NAR" doesn't refer to a Navy ship - it's the standard Navy acronym for Naval Air Reserve.
What type is cabrillo ship?
A large US Navy ship.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Navy Is a Ship - 1970?
The cast of The Navy Is a Ship - 1970 includes: Anthony Quayle as Narrator
What do navy corpsmen do in the states?
Pretty much the same thing they do overseas or onboard ship. There are many Naval Hospitals in the States near the larger Navy bases, and they also staff smaller shore commands as well in areas where a military hospital isn't that close.
Why is a small flag called a 'Jack'?
The small flagpole at the prow (front) of a ship is called the jack. Flags flown from this are called jack flags and are be necessity quite small. Royal Navy battleships traditionally fly the Union Flag from the jack (and the Royal Ensign from the stern), which is where the incorrect name (Union Jack) comes from.
