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24 Cards in this Set
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Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy.
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In both war and peace, the oceans and coastal waters of the world have been the lifelines of supply and communications. Recognizing the strategic importance of British resupply by sea during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington initiated America’s first sea-based offensive against the British. Washington’s armed vessels provided significant support to colonial efforts, demonstrating the value of military operations at sea by breaking the English attempts to blockade American shipping.
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State the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support national policies.
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- Readiness
- Flexibility - Self-sustainability - Mobility |
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Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees.
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Before 1941, the Civil Engineer Corps used private contractors to accomplish all overseas construction. The contractors, in turn, hired steelworkers, electricians, carpenters, draftsmen, and mechanics from private industry. However, the Navy realized that, in the event of war, civilian contractors and construction workers could not be used very well outside our own country. If they were attacked and attempted to defend themselves, these civilians could be regarded as guerrillas. Also, since most of them had never received any type of combat training, there was reason to believe that they could not adequately defend themselves, even if their lives depended on it. These fears soon became realities. As World War II drew near, there was an urgent need for more overseas bases.
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Discuss the significance of 5 March 1942 as it pertains to the Seabees.
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Permission to use the name "Construction Battalion" or "CBs" was granted on this date.
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Discuss the importance of the Battle of Coral Sea.
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- 5 May 1942
- First Naval battle in history where the ships never had visual contact. - Prevented the Japanese from attacking Northern Australia. |
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Discuss the importance of the Battle of Midway.
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- 4-6 June 1942
- Regarded as the "turning point in the Pacific". - Prevented the Japanese from obtaining a forward base to attack Hawaii/mainland US. |
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Discuss the importance of the Invasion of Normandy.
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- Largest amphibian expeditionary operation in history.
- Enabled the Allies to gain a permanent foothold in Europe. |
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Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).
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Operational swimmers were needed for the removing of obstacles laid by the Germans off of the coast of France and the Japanese off of various islands. The first UDT combat mission was conducted on Saipan in June 1944.
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Discuss the purpose and evolvement of Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW).
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NCW forces are primarily employed for expeditionary operations and secondarily, when directed, to support USCG forces in homeland security operations and DOD in homeland defense operations. Inshore Boat Units (IBUs) are the forefather of the modern concept.
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Discuss the concept of Riverine Operations.
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Riverine operations in full concept integrate and employ various types of ships, craft, aircraft, weapons, and Marine Corps and naval special warfare forces in a concerted effort to achieve and/or maintain control of a riverine, coastal, or delta areas. Riverine operations will be conducted under the command of a single mobile riverine force commander as joint or uni-service operations designed to accomplish the objectives of a riverine campaign.
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Discuss the definition and characteristics of Riverine Operations.
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Riverine operations are conducted in a riverine area to achieve and/or maintain control of a waterway system and its adjoining land areas, or to deny their use to the enemy. They include operations conducted on, across, along, or emanating from a waterway system. They combine the characteristics of ground, naval, and air operations which require the employment of tactics, techniques, organization, and equipment particularly adapted to the nature of the riverine area. Riverine operations may be conducted in an area where political or security considerations prohibit or make undesirable a lodgement of U.S. forces ashore and establishment of base support areas.
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Discuss the purpose of Riverine Operations.
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- Establish and maintain control of riverine lines of communications.
- Deny, by interdiction, barrier, or surveillance operations, use of riverine LOCs by hostile forces. - Locate and destroy hostile forces, bases, and supplies contained within a riverine area. |
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Discuss the scope of Riverine Operations.
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The entire riverine campaign may include:
- Intelligence collection - Planning - Embarkation of troops and equipment - Patrol/barrier and interdiction and surveillance operations - Riverine assault operations - Naval riverine close fire support - Close air support - Naval gunfire or firebase support - Repositioning of forces - Resupply of the riverine force until termination of the campaign - Psychological Operations (PSYOP)/civic action programs - Re-embarkation/withdrawal. |
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Discuss the types of Riverine Operations.
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- Assault
- Surveillance, Interdiction, and Security - Supporting Operations |
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Discuss the importance of the Battle of Coral Sea.
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- 5 May 1942
- First Naval battle in history where the ships never had visual contact. - Prevented the Japanese from attacking Northern Australia. |
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Discuss the importance of the Battle of Midway.
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- 4-6 June 1942
- Regarded as the "turning point in the Pacific". - Prevented the Japanese from obtaining a forward base to attack Hawaii/mainland US. |
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Discuss the importance of the Invasion of Normandy.
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- Largest amphibian expeditionary operation in history.
- Enabled the Allies to gain a permanent foothold in Europe. |
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Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).
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Operational swimmers were needed for the removing of obstacles laid by the Germans off of the coast of France and the Japanese off of various islands. The first UDT combat mission was conducted on Saipan in June 1944.
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Discuss the purpose and evolvement of Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW).
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NCW forces are primarily employed for expeditionary operations and secondarily, when directed, to support USCG forces in homeland security operations and DOD in homeland defense operations. Inshore Boat Units (IBUs) are the forefather of the modern concept.
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Discuss the concept of Riverine Operations.
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Riverine operations in full concept integrate and employ various types of ships, craft, aircraft, weapons, and Marine Corps and naval special warfare forces in a concerted effort to achieve and/or maintain control of a riverine, coastal, or delta areas. Riverine operations will be conducted under the command of a single mobile riverine force commander as joint or uni-service operations designed to accomplish the objectives of a riverine campaign.
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Discuss the definition and characteristics of Riverine Operations.
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Riverine operations are conducted in a riverine area to achieve and/or maintain control of a waterway system and its adjoining land areas, or to deny their use to the enemy. They include operations conducted on, across, along, or emanating from a waterway system. They combine the characteristics of ground, naval, and air operations which require the employment of tactics, techniques, organization, and equipment particularly adapted to the nature of the riverine area. Riverine operations may be conducted in an area where political or security considerations prohibit or make undesirable a lodgement of U.S. forces ashore and establishment of base support areas.
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Discuss the purpose of Riverine Operations.
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- Establish and maintain control of riverine lines of communications.
- Deny, by interdiction, barrier, or surveillance operations, use of riverine LOCs by hostile forces. - Locate and destroy hostile forces, bases, and supplies contained within a riverine area. |
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Discuss the scope of Riverine Operations.
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The entire riverine campaign may include:
- Intelligence collection - Planning - Embarkation of troops and equipment - Patrol/barrier and interdiction and surveillance operations - Riverine assault operations - Naval riverine close fire support - Close air support - Naval gunfire or firebase support - Repositioning of forces - Resupply of the riverine force until termination of the campaign - Psychological Operations (PSYOP)/civic action programs - Re-embarkation/withdrawal. |
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Discuss the types of Riverine Operations.
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- Assault
- Surveillance, Interdiction, and Security - Supporting Operations |
