101 History/Org Flashcards

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What led to the formation of the US Navy

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  • First sea based offensive against the British by Gen. George Washington
  • Strategic Importance
  • Oceans life lines of Supply & Communications
  • Significant support to colonial efforts
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How does Navy & Marine Corps Teams - Support National Policies

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-Operating Fwd from the Sea

  • Readiness
  • Flexibility
  • Self-sustainability
  • Mobility

-support national security strategy

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3
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When is the Navy’s Birthday

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October 13, 1775

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What led to the creation of the Seabees

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  • Ships needed chain of shore support
  • Construction of bases
  • WWII caused urgent need of bases
  • Airfields & landing strips
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The name “Seabee” became official when?

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  • March 5, 1942

- permission to use the name was granted

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Conflicts in Naval History: BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA

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  • May 1942
  • 1st Aircraft carrier to Aircraft Carrier battle
  • Australia was saved
  • loss of USS Yorktown
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Conflicts in Naval History: D-Day

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  • June 6, 1944
  • Largest amphibious operation in history
  • let allies complete landings successfully pushing the germans back
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Conflicts in Naval History: BATTLE OF MIDWAY

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June 4 - 7 1942

  • Turning point of the Pacific war
  • superior comms deduced the scheme
  • Japan lost 4 carriers US lost 1
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Creation of the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

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  • initial group of volunteers worked with British UXO teams in 1940
  • 1941 through 1945 19 classes graduated
  • instrumental in clearing of explosives
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What are the Roles and Responsibilities of the CNO?

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Responsible to SECNAV, on utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the Navy

  • Organize
  • Train
  • Equip
  • Prepare
  • Maintain readiness of the Navy
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What are the Roles and Responsibilities of the Command Master Chief?

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  • PO indoc
  • Enlisted Warfare Qualification Program
  • Sailor of the Month/Quarter/Year program
  • Ombudsman program
  • Disciplinary Review Boards
  • Command Retention Team
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NECC Command Mission, Capabilities, and Projected Operating Areas

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Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

  • Coastal Riverine Forces
  • Maritime Civil Affairs and Training Command
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
  • Naval Construction Force (NCF)
  • Naval Expeditionary Intelligence Command
  • Naval Expeditionary Logistics
  • Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command (ECRC)
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Chain of command, roles and responsabilities: N4 Supply Officer

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Logistics

  • Administration of the ships supplies and equippage funds
  • Coordination Preparation and Submission of Department Operating Budgets
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Chain of command, roles and responsabilities: N6 Communications Officer

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Anything that Rx and Tx
-receipt, transmission and internal distribution of all Visual and Electronic exterior communications

  • COMSEC material, control & accountability
  • Operation & Preventive Maint
  • EMCON
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