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26 Cards in this Set
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An element that enables a seadependent nation to project its political, economic, and military strengths seaward is known as
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sea power
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The true strength of sea power can only be measured in terms of a nation’s ability to use the sea to further its
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national objectives
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It is more feasible to send naval forces, in comparison to other military forces, into crisis areas for which of the following reasons?
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The cost is low; Naval forces can stay on station indefinitely; Naval forces leave behind no physical reminders of their presence
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To continue to exist as we know it today, the United States must have a policy that recognizes its
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worldwide commitments
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What are the three fundamental
pillars on which United States military strategy rests? |
Deterrence, forward defense,
and alliance solidarity |
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What responses could the United States take in the event of aggression by a potential enemy?
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meet force with force at the point of attack; increase the intensity of the conflict; alter the geographic width of the conflict; or control the duration of fighting.
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The Navy has the ability to outlast any aggressor with
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secure sea-lanes
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True or False. In time of emergency the Navy must be able to venture into harm’s way.
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True
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What are the components of the TRIAD of strategic nuclear forces?
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BALLISTIC MISSILES, INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES (ICBMs) and LONG-RANGE BOMBERS.
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What is the most flexible element of the TRIAD
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Intercontinental ballistic
missiles |
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What is the sole mission and
fundamental reason for the existence of the fleet ballistic missile submarine? |
To deter war
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The TRIAD has been developed and maintained for which of the following purposes?
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to deter nuclear attack
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Ships of the Second Fleet patrol some of the world’s most important trade routes. In what area of the world does the Second Fleet normally patrol?
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Western Atlantic
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Which of the following fleets would you find in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean regions?
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Seventh
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Which of the following terms
describes an attack that is intended to inflict damage to, seize, or destroy an objective? |
Strike
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Which of the following characteristics of a strike force is one of its greatest assets?
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Mobility
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What are the types of task forces organized primarily for strike force operations?
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carrier, surface, and submarine strike forces
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The primary mission of our
submarine force is to destroy which of the following types of enemy ships? |
submarines
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The first fleet ballistic missile submarine was launched in what year?
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1959
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When the term “TRIDENT” is used, it is understood to include which of the following elements?
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submarines, missiles, and base.
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Trident I missiles have a multiple warhead capability and a maximum range of how many nautical miles?
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4,000
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The destruction or neutralization of enemy targets ashore through the use of conventional or nuclear
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strike
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The destruction or neutralization of enemy surface combatants and merchant ships.
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antisurface ship
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Naval operations generally accepted as being nonconventional in nature.
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special
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This type of warfare prevents the effective use of cargo-carrying vessels by the enemy.
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antisurface ship
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Correctly interpreted, this type of warfare permits military decisions to be based on accurate knowledge of the enemy’s forces and capabilities.
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intelligence
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