Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Q: When were the first construction units organized?
|
A: Early January 1942
|
|
|
Q: What led to the creation of the Seabees?
|
A: - Civilian contractors and construction workers could not be used very well outside our own country.
- Ass WWII drew closer, there was an urgent need for more overseas bases. |
|
|
Q: What qualities characterize most modern naval forces?
|
A: Readiness
Flexibility Self-sustainability Mobility |
|
|
Q: 1) When was the Bomb Disposal School established?
2) What year were 2 major operational EOD units commissioned? |
A: 1) January 1942
2) 1953 |
|
|
Q: 1) What led to the creation of Navy EOD?
2) When and where was the first US Mine Disposal school? |
A: 1) An outgrowth of bitter British experience at the start of WWII. Tons of highly complex and dangerous mines purposely fused to detonate 1-80 hours later.
2) May 1941 at Naval Gun Factory Washington DC |
|
|
Q: Pertaining to the Seabees, what is the significance of 5 March 1942?
|
A: Permission was granted to use the term "Seabee".
|
|
|
Q: Where is the term "Seabee" derived from/
|
A: Construction Battalions
|
|
|
Q: In which WWII battle did the American and Japanese fleets never see each other; the battle was fought with aircraft launched from carriers?
|
A: Coral Sea
|
|
|
Q: What was the date of D-Day; the largest amphibious operation in history?
|
A: June 6, 1944
|
|
|
Q: Which battle was the turning point in WWII and consisted of the US carriers Yorktown, Hornet and Enterprise?
|
A: Battle of Midway
|
|
|
Q: What were some of the conditions that led to the formation of the Navy?
|
A: GEN Washington initiated America's first sea-based offensive against Britain, providing significant support to colonial efforts and demonstrating the value of military operations at sea.
|
|
|
Q: The initial fllet was comprised of what?
|
A: converted merchantmen
|
|
|
Q: A Fleet of 10 ships for collection of revenue was established when?
|
A: 1790
|
|
|
Q: When did Congress authorize the Dept of War to construct 6 frigates for protection of US merchantmen from Barbary corsairs?
|
A: 1794
|
|
|
Q: Congress established Dept of Navy, authorized the USMC and began the first significant buildup of Naval forces in what year?
|
A: 1798
|
|
|
Q: What are the 3 maritime services of today?
|
A: Navy
Marines Coast Guard |
