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What is the origin of the Navy phrase broke his flag?
Quoting (Somebody) Everett, "Officers of the rank of Rear Admiral, Vice-Admiral, or Admiral are designated as flag officers. When one of them takes command of a ship, a task force or a fleet, the chief signalman is given the job of raising the Admiral's flag." The Admiral's flag is blue with white stars. A Rear-Admiral will have two stars on his flag, a vice-admiral will have three stars, and a full Admiral rates four stars. A very rare case would be five stars for a fleet admiral. "During the ceremony the flag is bunched up into a ball and hoisted up in that fashion until it gently bumps the masthead and the balled up flag breaks open to a full flag furl. When this takes place the flag officer's flag has broken open and he has taken command." To say that a Commander "Broke his flag," means that particular officer has been assigned task force or Fleet Commander.
Which World War 2 operation led by Admiral Yamamoto was code named Operation Z?
Operation Z was the Japanese name for what it referred to as the Hawaii Operation or, as the United States called it, the attack on Pearl Harbor. During the Russo-Japanese war Admiral Togo called the attack on Russian ships Operation Z and flew a Z flag during battle. This flag was flown from the Japanese Flagship during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Who were important people in the battle of Iwo Jima?
The main ones were the Flag Raisers and a couple of others-- USMC (U.S. Marine Corps) Pfc. (Private First Class) Ira Hayes, Pfc. Franklin R. Sousley, Sergeant Michael Strank, Pfc. Rene A. Gagnon, Corporal Harlon H. Block, USN (U.S. Navy) Corpsman John H. Bradley. There was then the Japanese Commander Tadamichi Kuribayashi and American Admiral Nimitz.
Who is the Iraq War between?
The US is trying to restore law, order, and stability to the country. It is a "Police Action."
Top ten us military heroes in World War 2?
Audie Murphy, US Army leads the list. Any number of others could be added to such a list including:Chester Nimitz, Admiral, US Navy.Bull Halsey, Admiral, US Navy.Dorie Miller, Cook 3rd Class, US Navy.John Bradley, PhM2, (Flag raiser at Iwo Jima).Slade Deville Cutter, Commander USS Seahorse (Four Navy Crosses).Jimmy Doolittle, General, US Army Air Corps.Walter D. Ehlers, Staff Sergeant US Army (Normandy Invasion).David M. Shoup, Colonel on Tarawa and later the 22nd Commandant of the Marine Corp.Pappy Boyington, Colonel, USMC of the Black Sheep Squadron.John Bassilone, Gunnery Sergeant, USMC.Ernie Pyle, Civilian Photographer killed on Okinawa.
What is a commodore admiral?
A commodore admiral is a flag officer of a rank between captain and rear admiral.
What is the origin of the Navy phrase broke his flag?
Quoting (Somebody) Everett, "Officers of the rank of Rear Admiral, Vice-Admiral, or Admiral are designated as flag officers. When one of them takes command of a ship, a task force or a fleet, the chief signalman is given the job of raising the Admiral's flag." The Admiral's flag is blue with white stars. A Rear-Admiral will have two stars on his flag, a vice-admiral will have three stars, and a full Admiral rates four stars. A very rare case would be five stars for a fleet admiral. "During the ceremony the flag is bunched up into a ball and hoisted up in that fashion until it gently bumps the masthead and the balled up flag breaks open to a full flag furl. When this takes place the flag officer's flag has broken open and he has taken command." To say that a Commander "Broke his flag," means that particular officer has been assigned task force or Fleet Commander.
What is an admiral's barge?
An admiral's barge is a motorboat used by flag officers for harbour transport.
Who was the American commander of the Atlantic fleet in World War 2?
It is NimitzFleet Admiral Ernest King was the Chief of Naval Operation.At the time of Pearl Harbor Harold Stark was the head of the Navy - Chief of Naval Operations, and Husband Kimmel was commander of the US Pacific Fleet. Within a few weeks of Pearl Harbor Stark was replaced by Ernest King as CNO, and Chester Nimitz took over in the Pacific. Stark went to Europe and commanded the Atlantic Fleet, and Kimmel was unfairly made a scapegoat for Pearl Harbor. King and Nimitz remained in those jobs throughout the war.NimitzAdmirals Nimitz and Halsey were the over all Naval commanders of the American Fleet in World War 2.
What is a flag carrier?
The Flagship; the warship that has the commanding Admiral riding in it.
What is the value of a 5 star Fleet Admiral flag and how many exist?
I have 1
Admiral nelsons first name?
Admiral nelson first name was Horatio. He was a British flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy.
What is an admiral of the fleet?
An admiral of the fleet is the highest grade of flag officer authorized in the United States Navy, or a naval officer of equivalent grade in the naval offices of other nations.
What are the unique features of a flagship?
It is the vessel that the fleet commander (usually a Flag officer or Admiral) uses while commanding. It is his office at sea and the location where his flag is flown, therefore it is temporary site. It usually provides added space for his staff and enhanced communications equipment. In war, an admiral has the choice to fly his flag from any ship that he wants. Admiral Perry's motto was "Don't Give Up the Ship," but he won the Battle of Lake Erie by doing exactly that, and transferring his flag to another ship after his flagship was put out of action.
What flag did sir john hawkyns sail under?
He was the Rare Admiral of English Fleet against Spanish Armada.
What flags are flown when the first sea lord is on board a royal navy ship?
Whilst the Union Flag has never been officially adopted by law as the national flag of the UK, it has become so by usage (which can count for a lot in the British constitutional/legal system) and the government has stated it is the correct flag for use by British citizens. Afloat though, the Union Flag has been reserved by the United Kingdom government for specific, military purposes. It is the jack of the Royal Navy and the flag of rank for an Admiral of the Fleet. These are the reasons why it is illegal for a civilian ship to fly it. A First Sea Lord will inevitably hold the rank of Admiral and it is therefore considered that the Union Flag would be flown from the bow jack-stay with the Royal Navy white ensign at the stern when alongside. When under-way a St. Georges flag as an Admirals ensign would additionally be flown from the main-mast.
What Northern admiral captured New Orleans?
In April of 1862, it was the Union flag officer David G. Farragut (1801-1870) who led naval forces to victory in the capture of New Orleans. Soon promoted to "Rear Admiral" for his accomplishments, Farragut went on to further success in the Civil War and beyond, becoming the first American naval officer to achieve the rank of Admiral.
