U.s. Navy Knowledge

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Four Main Missions of the U.S. Navy

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1. Battle space dominance
2. Strategic Deterrence and Defense
3. Power Projection
4. Forward Projection

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Mission of the United State Navy

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The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train, and equip combat ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaing freedom of the seas.

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Mission of the United States Marine Corps

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To provide Fleet Marine Forces with combined arms and supporting air component for service with the United States Fleet in seizure and defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of the naval campaign.

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Birthdate of the Navy

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13 OCTOBER 1775

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Birthday of the Marine Corps

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10 NOVEMBER 1775

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Birth Place of the Marine Corps

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Tun Tavern, Philadelphia

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Official Colors of the Navy

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Blue and Gold

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Official Colors of the Marine Corps

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Scarlet and Gold

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Midshipman Honor Code

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A midshipman does not lie, cheat, or steal.

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United States and Marine Corps Core Values

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Honor, Courage, and Commitment

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Leadership Traits 1 -7

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1. Bearing
2. Courage
3. Decisiveness
4. Dependability
5. Deterrence
6. Enthusiasm
7. Initiative

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Leadership Traits 8-14

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8. Inegrity
9. Judgement
10. Justice
11. Knowledge
12. Loyalty
13. Tact
14. Unselfishness

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Leadership Principle # 1

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Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

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Leadership Principle # 2

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Be technically and tactfully proficient.

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Leadership Principle # 3

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Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates

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Leadership Principle # 4

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Make sound and timely decisions

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Leadership Principle # 5

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Set example

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Leadership Principle # 6

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Know your men and look out for their welfare

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Leadership Principle # 7

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Keep your men informed

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Leadership Principle # 8

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Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

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Leadership Principle # 9

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Ensure assigned tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished.

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Leadership Principle # 10

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Train your men as a team.

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Leadership Principle # 11

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Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities.

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Purpose of the Eleven General Orders for a Sentry on Post.

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General Orders provide security, enforce regulations, and protect property.

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1st General Order

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To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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2nd General Order

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To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

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3rd General Order

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To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

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4th General Order

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To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

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5th General Order

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To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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6th General Order

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To recieve, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, the officer of the day and officers and noncommissioned officers of the guard only.

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7th General Order

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To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

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8th General Order

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To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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9th General Order

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To call the corporal of the guard in any case not covered in the instructions.

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10th General Order

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To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

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11th General Order

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To be especially watchful at night, and during the time of challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

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The Code of Conduct

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Our Code of Conduct is a written credo applying to all Americans Fighting persons. The code especially governs all American Prisoners of War.

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Article I

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I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

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Article II

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I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.

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Article III

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If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

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Article IV

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If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep my faith in my fellow prisoners. I will give no information nor take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them in every way.

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Article V

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When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country or its allies or harmful to their cause.

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Article VI

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I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

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The Sailors 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 the those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those 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 the excellence and fair treatment of all.

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Ship Designation:
CG

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guided missile cruiser

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Ship Designation:
LST

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landing ship, tank

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Ship Designation:
LSD

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landing ship, dock

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Ship Designation:
DD

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Destroyer

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Ship Designation:
DDG

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Guided missile destroyer

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Ship Designation:
CV

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Attack Aircraft Carrier

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Ship Designation:
CVN

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Attack Aircraft Carrier, Nuclear Powered

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Ship Designation:
SSN

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Fast Attack Submarine, Nuclear Powered.

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Ship Designation:
SSBN

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Ballistic missile submarine, Nuclear Powered.

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Ship Designation:
FFG

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Guided Missile Frigate

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Ship Designation:
LCAC

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Landing Craft, air cushion

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Aircraft Designation:
F

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Fighter

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Aircraft Designation:
A

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Attack

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Aircraft Designation:
F/A

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Fighter Attack

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Aircraft Designation:
E

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Electronic Countermeasures

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Aircraft Designation:
E/A

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Electronic Attack

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Aircraft Designation:
S

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Anti-Submarine

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Aircraft Designation:
P

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Patrol

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Aircraft Designation:
AV

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Attack, Vertical Take off/landing

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Aircraft Designation:
C

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Cargo

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Aircraft Designation:
SH

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Anti-Submarine Helicopter

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Aircraft Designation:
CH

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Cargo Helicopter

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Aircraft Designation:
LCU

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Landing Craft Utility

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Aircraft Designation:
AAV

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Amphibious Assault Vehicle