[DOC] [TLE] Maritime flag - Wikipedia [PAR] A maritime flag is a flag designated for use on ships, boats, and other watercraft. 
Naval flags ... Since then, commissioned ships of NOAA, which also fly the same 
national ensign ... In a group of naval ships all commanded by superior officers, 
only the commander of the group or the officer of the highest rank can fly his flag. [DOC] [TLE] Naval Customs, Traditions, & Etiquette - US Navy Hosting [PAR] When at sea and the "devil" had to be caulked, the sailor sat in a bo'sun's chair ... 
From that time on, the strongest drink aboard Navy ships could only be coffee... [DOC] [TLE] Naval traditions about flags [PAR] Dec 18, 2015 ... The Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Oceanic and ... If the ensign is to 
be displayed at half-mast, it (and, aboard ship, the jack) ... a group of USN officers 
and sailors on Midway in World War II holding ... Flying multiple rank flags ... 
couldn't fly his flag, and (b) the Secretary of the Navy could always... [DOC] [TLE] US Navy Flag Usage and Ceremonies [PAR] Dressing Ship and Holiday Colors; Dipping the Ensign; Homeward Bound 
Pennant ... the ceremonies are still conducted with as much formality as local 
resources will permit. ... As the ship prepares to get under way, sailors are 
positioned at the bow, ... In addition to the normal display of the national ensign at 
the gaff (when... [DOC] [TLE] Sailors Choice Dressing Ship-Flags [PAR] Hoisting and Dousing Flags: Usually flags (or colors as they are oft referred to) 
are ... Officer Flags: Color designates ranking and is blue (with white design) for 
senior ... Both American and courtesy national flags shall be displayed when 
entering or ... or a state, territory or possession governor can order a flag to half-
mast. [DOC] [TLE] Naval Customs and Traditions - DLSU [PAR] wardroom. NAVY  came from a Latin word NAVES which means ships. 1. ... 
hand is encumbered, left hand could be used; not given when ... For ships 
underway: National ensign is ... shifts the National Ensign from the flag gaff to 
mast. The ... Captain is junior in rank renders passing honors to ..... Sea dog- an 
old sailor. [DOC] [TLE] Flag and Etiquette Committee - United States Power Squadrons [PAR] Oct 11, 2009 ... USPS Ship's Wheel Logo ... The updated code, How to Fly Flags, Nautical Flag 
Display, ... While in port, if you leave your boat and will not return before sunset, 
lower and ... The national ensign worn by a vessel must be the flag of her .... a 
visiting officer of higher rank than the officer commanding the vessel. [DOC] [TLE] Naval Terms, Traditions and Customs - Bluejacket [PAR] Naval ships underway fly the national ensign continuously therefore do not hold 
... Today a Marine calls his corpsman "Doc" and in jest the sailor will refer to the 
.... by a flag displaying the corresponding number of stars to the admiral's rank. [DOC] [TLE] Sailing Traditions - Neuse Sailing Association [PAR] But the Navy abolished that rank. ... A yacht will ordinarily display three flags: one 
announcing her nationality, one announcing her owner's ... A ship's national 
ensign is immediately recognizable because it flies farthest aft (the place of honor
),... [DOC] [TLE] Glossary of Terms : Navy.com [PAR] On board ship, a location and conditions to respond to when under attack or ... 
Rank achieved by Sailors who have completed the minimum educational ... ships
, subs and aviation units and can rise to high Navy leadership positions such as 
CNO. USN ... Raising and lowering of the National Ensign, the American flag and
... [DOC] [TLE] USCG CG-5421 Web Site - Customs & Courtesy - U.S. Coast Guard [PAR] Jan 12, 2016 ... Note: The national flag is referred to as "Colors" when carried by foot. ... If you are 
in uniform, but not in ranks, face the colors and salute until "carry on" is ... When 
displayed on a casket the

Question: It can be a national flag displayed on a ship, or the rank of a sailor on that ship
Answer: an ensign