Question

a 15-gun salute is rendered to a navy officer of what rank?

a) admiral
b) rear admiral (upper half)
c) vice admiral
d) captain

Explanation:

Identify gun salute protocols for naval ranks

Under U.S. Navy and military regulations, gun salutes are rendered to officers of high rank according to a specific scale:

• 17 guns: Admiral (O-10)
• 15 guns: Vice Admiral (O-9)
• 13 guns: Rear Admiral (upper half) (O-8)
• 11 guns: Rear Admiral (lower half) (O-7)

Match the 15-gun salute to the correct rank

A 15-gun salute corresponds directly to a Vice Admiral.

Answer:

• (A) Admiral
• (B) Rear Admiral (upper half)
• (C) Vice Admiral (Correct answer)
• (D) Captain