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warfare definitioin?
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special operations is characterized by the use of small units with the unique ability to conduct military actions that are beyond the capability of conventional military forces. These operations often require covert, clandestine, or low visibility capabilites. Special operations differ from the conventional operations in degree of physical and political risk, operational techniques, mode of employment, independence from friendly support, and dependence on detailed operational intelligence and indigenous assets
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special operations is characterized by the use of ____ _____ with the unique ability to conduct ______ ______ that are beyond the capabilities of ______ military forces
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small units
military actions conventional |
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The operations often require ____, ______, or ____ ______ ______.
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covert
clandestine low visibility capabilites |
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Special operations differ from conventional operations in degree of ____ and ____ ____, ____ _____, _____ __ _______, _____ from ____ _____, and dependecne on ______ ______ _____ and _____ assets.
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physical
political risk operational techniques mode of employment independence friendly support detailed operational intelligence indigenious |
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Seals emerged from foundation set by...?
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scouts and raiders
naval combat demolition units underwater demolition teams |
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first commissioned when??
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January 1962 by JFK
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what operations have seals been a part of after vietnam?
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operation JUST CAUSE in panama
operation DESERT SHIELD/STORM in iraq/kuwait operation RESTORE HOPE and TF RANGER in somalia |
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organized under what maritime component?
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USSOCOM
us special operations command |
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backbone of NSW (naval special warfare) ??
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SEALS (sea,air, land)
SWCC (special warfare combatant craft crewmen) |
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SEAL teams are comprised of how many troops? How many platoons per troop?
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3 troops in 1 team
2 platoons in 1 troop 6 platoons in 1 team |
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what do JO seals command? LT seals? LCDR seals?
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JO-squad commander
LT-Platoon Commander LCDR-troop commander |
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SDVT?
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seal delivery vehicle team
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SDVT use...?
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Mk-8 SDV
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what is the Mk-8 SDV launched out of?
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DDS
dry deck shelter |
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SBT?
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special boat teams
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what 3 elements make up NSW?
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SEALS
SBT - special boat teams SWCC-special warfare combatant craft crewment |
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SWCC are commonly known as?
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boat guys
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Junior SWO's with swo pins are eligible to become what after their first tour?
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special boat team operators
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what is the primary mission of SBT's?
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insertion/extraction of SEAL elements
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5 NSW missions?
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direct action
special reconnaissance unconventional warfare counter terrorism foreign internal defense |
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direct action?
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short duration strike and other small scale offensieve actions teken to seize/destroy/capture/recover
ambush, combat swimming ship attacks, CSAR, close quarters combat, VBSS visit board search and seizure |
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speical reconnaissance?
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acquiring information converning the capabilites, intentions, and activities of an enmy
involves counter-sniper operations, hydrographic recon, and listening/observation posts |
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unconventional warfare?
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operations conducted by surrogate forces that are organized/trained/equipped/supported/and directed by external forces
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counter terrorism?
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prevention/deterrence/response to terrorism
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forieng internal defense?
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providing training and other assistance to foreign governments and their militaries to enable the foreign government to provide for its country's national secuirty.
training security forces of other nations |
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BUD/S?
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basic underwater demolitions/seals
6 months first step to becoming a seal |
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3 phases of BUD/s?
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first phase- hell week/hydrographic recon
second phase- students become proficient in open and closed circuit diving third phase- clumination of BUDs, emphasis of small arms/demolitions/tactics |
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what comes after BUDS?
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SQT
seal qualification training |
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SQT?
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12 months or more
extreme survival techniques urban warfare HALO prachute training recieve trident after SQT then can report to command, can wait up to 18 months to prepare to be deployed |
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Mark VIII SEAL Delivery VEhicle (SDV) mission?
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electronically powered SDV is designed to deliver up to six combat swimmers and their equipment
'wet' vehicle, completely flooded hull carried in DDS of sub |
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Mark VIII SEAL Delivery VEhicle (SDV) payload?
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equipment for up to six combat swimmers
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Mark VIII SEAL Delivery VEhicle (SDV) speed?
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6 knots
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Mark VIII SEAL Delivery VEhicle (SDV) range?
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70 miles
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Mark VIII SEAL Delivery VEhicle (SDV) crew?
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6 (2 operators, 4 passengers)
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Mark V speical operations craft mission?
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used to carry special operations forces, primarily seals and combat swimmers into and out of operations where threat to these forces is low to medium
can be used for coastal patrol and interruption of enemy activities |
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Mark V speical operations craft range?
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500+ nm
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Mark V speical operations craft speed?
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50 knots max
35 knots cruising |
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Mark V speical operations craft payload?
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5+16 troops
4 zodiacts multiple heavy weapon mounts |
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11M NSW RIB (rigid Hull inflatable boat) mission?
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high speed, high buoyancy extreme weather craft used to carry special operations forces into/out of maritime operations
can also support coastal patrols/interdiction of enemy activities |
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11M NSW RIB (rigid Hull inflatable boat) range?
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200+ nm
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11M NSW RIB (rigid Hull inflatable boat) speed?
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45+ knots
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11M NSW RIB (rigid Hull inflatable boat) payload?
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5 + 8 troops, 2 zodiacts, 2 heavy weapon mounts
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Mine-Resistance Ambush Vehicle (MRAP) mission?
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ground mobility vehicle used to carry SEALs in varity of terrain
designed to protect crew from explosive events |
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Mine-Resistance Ambush Vehicle (MRAP) range?
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420 miles
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Mine-Resistance Ambush Vehicle (MRAP) speed?
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60+ mph
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Mine-Resistance Ambush Vehicle (MRAP) payload?
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8 personnel and gear
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future capabilites?
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NSW continues to execute some of the most dynamic missions for DoD
future officers will work in helmand province in afghanistan to the horn of africa persistent angagement with our partners/allies around thw rold commander of ussocom wants a special operator that cn work in a joint/interagency environment, act as diplomat for our country, and continue to represent the best quality warriorin the military |
