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53 Cards in this Set
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Who initiated America’s first sea-based offensive against the British |
George Washington |
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The initial continental fleet was comprised of what? |
converted merchantmen |
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Who was the notable naval leader who helped establish the US Navy? |
John Paul Jones |
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What were soldiers detailed for sea called?
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Marines |
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When was the Department of the Navy formally established by Congress? |
1798
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What are the 3 Maritime services in exsistance today? |
Navy, Marine Corps and coast guard |
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How many qualities do the expeditionary forces of the Navy/Marine team posses? |
4
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What are the 4 qualities possesed by expiditionary forces of the Navy/Marine team?
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Readiness, flexibility, self sustainability and mobility |
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What was a major reason for the formation of SeaBees?
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The CEC realized that civillians would not be effective in a combat environment.
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When is the SeaBee birthday?
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March 5 1942 |
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What does the SeaBee birthday commemorate?
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Official permission to use the term SeaBee
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Who was responsible for the formation of the SeaBees?
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Admiral Ben Moreell |
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Who was the only SeaBee to be awarded a Medal of Honor?
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CM3 Marvin Shields
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Who was the SeaBee killed by terorists during a plane hijacking?
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SW3(DV)Robert Stetham |
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How is planning important to naval operations?
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Fundamental to leadership, provides focused discipline, requires commanders to estimate capability of potential adversary, and to evaluate options. |
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How long did Congress provide Marines for? |
As long as there was one Navy ship still at sea.
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In what year was a fleet of “ten boats for the collection of revenue” was authorized and became commonly known as the Revenue Marine.
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1790
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What happened in 1790?
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a fleet of “ten boats for the collection of revenue” was authorized and became commonly known as the Revenue Marine. |
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What was the fleet of 10 boats, authorized by Congress in 1790, become commonly known as?
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The Revenue Marine. |
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What organization became the functional succesor to the Revenue Marine in 1915? |
The coast guard. |
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In what year did Congress authorized the Department of War to construct six frigates for the protection of American merchantmen against the Barbary corsairs? |
1794
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In what year did Congress,in response to renewed aggression by France during its war against Great Britain, finally established the Department of the Navy, authorized the Marine Corps, and began the first significant buildup of naval forces as we know them today.
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1798 |
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State the importance of planning to naval operations.
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The overall purpose of planning is to facilitate decision-making that enables the successful execution of military operations.
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Planning applies the following principles of war to military operations:
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objective, mass, maneuver, offensive, economy of force, unity of command, simplicity, surprise, and security
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What are the 3 levels of planning that correspond to the levels of war?
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Strategic |
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What is strategic level planning?
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The National Command Authorities provide the strategic guidance for employing the Armed Forces of the United States as an instrument of national power |
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What is operational level planning?
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Operational-level plans relate the national and theater strategy with the tactical employment of forces. |
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What is tactical level planning? |
This level of planning deals with the effective use of combat and support forces to achieve tactical objectives and operational goals rapidly and efficiently. |
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What is the purpose of the US Naval Forces?
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The purpose of naval forces is to influence events ashore directly and decisively from the sea ... anytime, anywhere. |
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What is the origin of the Sailor's creed?
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1993-ADM Kelso (CNO) establishes creed and directs every recruit be issed a copy and memorize it. |
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What are the Navy's core values?
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Honor, courage, and commitment |
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Define honor.
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I am accountable for my professional and personal behavior. |
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Define courage.
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Courage is the value that gives me the moral and mental strength to do what is right. |
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Define commitment. |
"I will obey the orders ..." Accordingly, we will: Demand respect up and down the chain of command |
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Prior to 1941 the civil engineer corps (CEC) used whom to provide overseas construction services? |
civilian contractors
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Discuss the significant contributions made by the Seabees during WWII |
Seabees on Espiritu Santo took only 20 days to carve a 6,000-foot airstrip from virgin jungle.
At Tarawa, Seabees landed with the Marines and, in a mere 15 hours, returned a shellpocked airfield to operational status |
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Discuss the significant contributions made by the Seabees during Korean War |
Supported Marines in Inchon and Wonsan amphibious assaults by constructing vital pontoon causeways within hours of the initial landings.
9 CBs kept open a 21-mile stretch of road between an isolated Marine intercept squadron and its sole source of supplies. |
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Discuss the significant contributions made by the Seabees during Vietnan War |
At Chu Lai, A CB arrived in May 1965 to construct a Marine expeditionary airfield within 23 days.
2 CBs were killed when Viet Cong troops attacked and overran a Special Forces camp at Dong Xoai. |
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Discuss the significant contributions made by the Seabees during Persian Gulf War |
Built troop bed down facilities for 42,000 personnel. EPW camps housing up to 40,000 men. Six 2,500-man modules with each module providing berthing, showers, latrines, galley, office space, roads, and parking areas. |
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Discuss the significant contributions made by the Seabees during Global War |
20 acre airfield parking apron. 1200 person camp in Kuwait. Maintained 11 breach lines for the Marines. 14,400 person prison camp over 42 acres. 5000 person Camp Patriot, including elevate causeway to ofload supplies. |
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Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) Air Force |
Austere, independent operation to execute heavy horizontal and vertical construction. Deploys the entire squadron to a single area with the capability of its C2 hub supporting multiple detachments. |
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Types of Eye Protection |
Safety goggles: protect from flying particles, dust Chemical goggles: Protect from splashing liquids, Safety glasses: protect from flying particles Welding glasses/goggles: Ultraviolet radiation Over-spectacle glasses (plano’s): Protect from flying particles and impact worn over prescription glasses |
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Types of Hearing Protection |
Insert type: Ear plugs, disposable foam or issued triple flange. Circumaural type: Ear muffs. Required for continuous noise levels greater than 84 dba and peak noise levels greater than 140 dba Combination: Ear plugs and ear muffs. Required for continuous noise levels greater than 104 dba |
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What is temporary electric power? |
Any electric power sources used for construction, renovation, contingency, or emergency operations. Any electric power source we use with hand tools and equipment is considered "temporary power".
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Who designate a Lockout/Tagout Program Manager. |
Commanding Officer Lockout/Tagout Program Manager shall be properly trained |
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Lockout/Tagout Minimun Requirements |
(1) Notification of affected personnel. (2) Preparation for shut down. (3) Mechanical or equipment shut down. (4) Mechanical or equipment isolation. (5) Lock and tag application (6) Release of stored energy. (7) Verification of isolation. (8) Release of Lockout/Tagou |
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Supplied Air Respirator |
Used in oxygen deficient spaces or where hazardous gases are present Uses a respirator face piece in conjunction with a remote air source, air hose restricts movement, unlimited time limit |
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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) |
Used in oxygen deficient spaces or where hazardous gases are present. Usually when the workers will be on the move
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Air Purifying Respirators |
Used to clean the air you are breathing only. Cannot filter out hazardous gases or provide oxygen to breathe. Purifies air by filtration (does not provide oxygen) |
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Three levels of ORM |
In Depth Deliberate Time Critical |
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in Depth |
used before a project is implemented Time ot plan Training |
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Deliberate |
Routine periods through the implementation of a project or process. Quality assurance, on-the-job training, safety briefs, performance reviews, and safety checks. |
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4 Principles of ORM |
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost. Accept no unnecessary risk. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Make risk decisions at the right level |
