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21 Cards in this Set
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What were the Conditions that lead to the formation of the U.S. Navy?
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After the Revolutionary War, the Navy was Disbanded
In 1794 Six Frigates were commissioned to protect american merchantmen against barbary corsairs. In 1798 the department of the Navy was established and the official build-up of Naval forces was authorized |
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State the four qualities that represent the charactoristics of the Navy/Marine Corp Team.
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readiness
flexibility self-sustainability mobility. |
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Describe the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees
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Prior to 1941 the US Navy used contractors for construction of bases overseas.
During WWII it became clear that there was a need for combat trained construction engineers. By January of 1942, the first construction units were formed. |
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What is the significance of March 5, 1942 as it pertains to the Seabees?
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The name Seabees is derived from the first construction battalions (CB’s) that were organized early in January 1942.
Officially, permission to use the name “Seabee” was granted on 05 March 1942. |
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Who is Admiral Ben Morrell?
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Admiral Ben Moreell: (Father of the Seabees)
Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks |
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Who is CM3 Marvin Shields?
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The first Seabee in history to receive the Medal of Honor
CM3 Shields earned the medal of honor during a battle at a special forces camp in Doug Zoai, Vietnam |
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State the importance of planning to Naval Operations.
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Naval planning is fundamental to leadership. Planning provides the discipline to focus on the objectives, intentions, capabilities, and resources required to accomplish assigned missions. Planning also requires commanders to estimate the capabilities of a potential adversary and to evaluate options.
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State the significant contributions made by the Seabees during the following periods:
World War II |
325,000 men served in the the Naval Construction Force during the Second World War.
The Seabees built over 400 advance bases along five figurative roads to victory. Constructed fuel tank farms, airfields, supply depots, and other facilities for supporting actions in the Coral Sea and Solomon Islands. |
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State the significant contributions made by the Seabees during the following periods:
Korea |
In Korea the Seabees rose to the challenge of the Cold War. At the Inchon landing in September, 1950, Seabees positioned pontoon causeways within hours of the first beach assault and did it while under continuous enemy fire and in the face of enormously and strong tides.
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State the significant contributions made by the Seabees during the following periods:
Vietnam |
The first full Seabee battalion arrived in Vietnam on 7 May 1965 to build an expeditionary airfield for the Marines at Chu Lai.
Seabees built schools, hospitals, utilities systems, roads and other community facilities. |
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State the significant contributions made by the Seabees during the following periods:
Post Vietnam |
The post-Vietnam Seabees were involved in new construction frontiers: the Indian Ocean, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Europe, on the ocean floor, and in most of the oceans of the globe
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
BU |
Builder (BU) Rating:
Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of wood, concrete, masonry structures, and concrete pavement. |
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
CE |
Construction Electrician (CE) Rating:
Install, operate, service, and overhaul electrical generating and distribution systems |
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
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Construction Mechanic (CM) Rating:
Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of automotive, material-handling, and construction equipment |
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
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Engineering Aid (EA) Rating:
Engineering Aids Perform construction surveying, drafting, planning,estimating, and quality control. |
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
EO |
Equipment Operator (EO) Rating:
Perform operation of automotive material-handling, weight-handling, and construction equipment. |
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
SW |
Steelworker (SW) Rating: Steelworkers
Perform fabrication, assemble, erect,position, and join structural materials |
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Identify and explain the purpose of the following ratings:
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Utilitiesman (UT) Rating:
Perform maintenance, and repair of plumbing, heating, steam, compressed air, fuel storage, water treatment and distribution systems, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, sewage collecting and disposal facilities |
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State the purpose of the Civil Engineer Corps
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Modern day CEC is responsible for planning construction, and public works functions at Navy and Marine Corps bases worldwide, and for leading the NCF
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State the six areas of Naval Doctrine
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Naval Warfare
Naval Intelligence Naval Operations Naval Logistics Naval Planning Naval Command and Control |
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What are the three maritime services?
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Navy
Marine Corps Coast Guard |
