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What is the significance of March 5, 1942?
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Formation of the Seabees
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What was the importance of the Battle of the Coral Sea?
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May 4-8, 1942
First battle fought between aircraft carriers- neither ship saw each other - fought soley by air. USS Lexington was sunk. |
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What was the importance fo the Battle of Midway?
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June 4-6, 1942
Midway/turning point of the war- 3 American Carriers vs 4 Japanese Carriers- american demolishes Japan. USS Yorktown was sunk. |
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What was significant about invasion of Normandy?
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June 6, 1944
"Operatioin Overlord" Largest Amphibious assault in history- led to D-Day push into Germany. |
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What qualities characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support nationa policies?
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Readiness
Flexibility Self-Sustainability Mobility |
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What conditions led to the formation fo the Seabees?
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The Seabees were formed as an augment to MAGTF's, due to their lack of engineering capbilities.
Ships needed more shore base support form fighter/builders; WWII required more airfields |
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What conditions led to the formation Navy EOD?
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Worked with the British Unexploded Ordinance teams after the German Blitzkrieg- Mine Recovery School subsequently formed
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What is the purpose and subsequent evolvement of NCW?
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1) Employed for expeditionary operations
2) Supports USCG homeland security and DOD homeland security |
