I should jolly well hope so too! If you want to fly in the FAA, you are a naval officer first and an aviator second.
One purpose of the AIB is to determine the suitability of an individual across a fairly wide spectrum of qualities, not merely his enthusiasm to fly airplanes. A broad based knowledge of what goes on in the wider service is an illustration of a well prepared candidate with the right 'focus'.
Old Duffer
PS Remember, the correct answer to the question; 'what is the Taranto Night celebration all about'? - is not: 'I don't know why the navy wants to celebrate a victory over the Italians'!