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38 Cards in this Set
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Who initiated America’s first sea-based offensive against the British
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George Washington
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The initial continental fleet was comprised of what?
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converted merchantmen
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Who was the notable naval leader who helped establish the US Navy?
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John Paul Jones
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What were soldiers detailed for sea called?
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Marines
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Whrn was the Department of the Navy formally established by Congress?
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1798
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What are the 3 Maritime services in exsistance today?
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Navy, Marine Corps and coast guard
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How maqny qualities do the expeditionary forces of the Navy/Marine team posses?
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4
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What are the 4 qualities possesed by expiditionary forces of the Navy/Marine team?
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Readiness, flexability, 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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Adimaral 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?
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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 organiztion became the functional succesor to the Revenue Marine in 1915?
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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?
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1794
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What did Congrees do in 1794?
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Congress authorized the Department of War to construct six frigates for the protection of American merchantmen against the Barbary corsairs
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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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What happened in 1798?
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in response to renewed aggression by France during its war against Great Britain, Congress 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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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
Operational Tactical |
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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?
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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 the Sailor’s Creed?
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“I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and all who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.”
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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.
1994-ADM Boorda (CNO)replaced word bluejacket with Navy to ensure creed applied to all hands. 1997-"My superiors" changed to "those appointed over me". |
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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. I will be mindful of the privilege I have to serve my fellow Americans.
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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, with confidence and resolution, even in the face of temptation or adversity.
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Define commitment.
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The day-to-day duty of every man and woman in the Department of the Navy is to join together as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people and ourselves.
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Prior to 1941 the civil engineer corps (CEC) used whom to provide overseas construction services?
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civilian contractors
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