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27 Cards in this Set
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State the six areas that comprise Naval Doctrine.
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Naval Warfare
Naval Intelligence Naval Operations Naval Logistics Naval Planning Naval Command and Control |
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Define Naval Warfare
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Describes the inherent nature and enduring principles of naval forces.
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Define Naval Intelligence
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Points the way for intelligence support in meeting the requirements of both regional conflicts and operations other than war.
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Define Naval Operations
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Develops doctrine to reaffirm the foundation of the US Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary maritime traditions.
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Define Naval Logistics
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Addresses the full range of logistical capabilities that are essential in the support of naval forces.
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Define Naval Planning
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Examines force planning and the relationship between our capabilities and operational planning in the joint and multinational environment.
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Define Naval Command and Control
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Provides the basic concepts to fulfill the information needs of commanders, forces and weapons systems.
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State the seven principles of Naval Logistics
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Responsiveness
Simplicity Flexibility Economy Attainability Sustainability Survivability |
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What was the first navy ship named after an enlisted man?
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USS Osmond Ingram (DD-255)
Osmond Ingram was the first man killed in action in World War 1 when the destroyer Cassin was torpedoed in October 1917. |
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Discuss: Hand Salute
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Originated from men in armor raising their visors to be identified. Given with the right hand except when the right hand is encumbered, the left hand is used. Army and Air Force never use the left hand.
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When is the Ensign Saluted?
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When coming aboard or departing a navy vessel, during morning and evening colors, and when passed or being passed by the ensign being carried in a military formation.
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When is the Ensign dipped?
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To return a salute from a merchant ship or other vessel. Navy ships will only return salutes, they never salute first.
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When is a twenty-one gun salute rendered?
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On Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence day and to honor the President of the United States and heads of foreign states.
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How many guns are fired to salute an Admiral?
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Seventeen
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How many guns are fired to salute a Vice Admiral?
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Fifteen
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How many guns are used to salute a Rear Admiral (Upper Half)?
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Thirteen
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How many guns are used to salute a Read Admiral (Lower Half)?
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Eleven
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At what interval are gun salutes fired?
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Five seconds, in odd numbers.
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What were the three classes of naval vessels that existed at the inception of the Navy?
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Ships of the Line, Sloops of War, Frigates
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How many guns did Ships of the Line carry?
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64-100
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How many guns did Sloops of War carry?
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10 -20
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How many guns did frigates carry?
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28-44
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What WWII battle was fought entirely by aircraft where neither fleet saw the other?
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Battle of Coral Sea
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Where did the Voyage of the Great White Fleet begin and what was it's purpose?
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Hampton Roads, Virginia. To demonstrate US Military Power to the world.
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What battle is considered to be the largest amphibious assault ever?
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Battle of Normandy (D-day)
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What battle is referred to as the "turning point of the Pacific War"?
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Battle of Midway
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What battle was the first US offensive in the Pacific during World War II?
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Guadalcanal
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