Which signal marks the end of a passing honors sequence?

Which signal marks the end of a passing honors sequence?

• A. Two Blast- End Salute
• B. Three Blast- Carry on
• C. One Blast- Attention STBD
• D. One Blast- Hand Salute

Answer: (A)

In naval etiquette, passing honors between ships follow a short signaling language with horn blasts. The sequence culminates when the ships acknowledge the exchange and then formally close it with a specific end signal. Two blasts labeled End Salute clearly marks that the honors portion is finished, signaling both vessels to stop the ceremonial actions and resume normal operations. That makes it the best choice because it unambiguously signals the conclusion of the sequence. The other signals don’t fit the end of the ceremony: three blasts with Carry on would indicate continuing with the actions after the salute, not ending them; one blast with Attention STBD is a maneuvering command rather than a ceremonial end signal; one blast with Hand Salute refers to a personal, individual gesture and doesn’t serve as the shipwide end signal for the honors sequence.

In naval etiquette, passing honors between ships follow a short signaling language with horn blasts. The sequence culminates when the ships acknowledge the exchange and then formally close it with a specific end signal. Two blasts labeled End Salute clearly marks that the honors portion is finished, signaling both vessels to stop the ceremonial actions and resume normal operations. That makes it the best choice because it unambiguously signals the conclusion of the sequence.

The other signals don’t fit the end of the ceremony: three blasts with Carry on would indicate continuing with the actions after the salute, not ending them; one blast with Attention STBD is a maneuvering command rather than a ceremonial end signal; one blast with Hand Salute refers to a personal, individual gesture and doesn’t serve as the shipwide end signal for the honors sequence.