Think you have the smarts to decipher secret Navy messages?
Using codes and signals to communicate is second nature to a Sailor. In fact, we’ve used maritime signal flags to communicate with allied forces at sea for over a century.
Match the signal flags in front of you to the ones below to read our coded message.
Diver down. Stay clear and keep a slow speed.
Taking in or carrying dangerous cargo.
Affirmative.
Having difficulty maneuvering, stay clear.
Changing course to starboard.
Disabled and communications are requested. Also, flight operations underway.
Harbor pilot required.
Harbor pilot aboard. Also, helicopter operations.
Coming alongside.
Dangerous cargo is on board and on fire, stay clear.
Communication requested.
Advising to stop your vessel immediately.
Vessel is stopped.
Negative.
Man overboard.
All personnel return to ship (while in port).
All boats return to ship.
At sea, preparing to replenish. In port, ready duty ship.
Conducting flag hoisting drill.
Do not pass ahead.
Beware, you are in danger ahead.
Assistance required.
Medical assistance required.
Stop your intentions and watch for signals.
Ship has communications duty (visual).
Tug required.
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