101 History & Organizational Fundamentals Flashcards
What led to the formation of the US Navy?
- Sea-Based Offense
- Taxation without Representation
- Force to Protect Waterways
- Initial Continental Fleet formed from converted merchantmen.
Qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps Team to support national policies?
- Acronym= RFSM*
- Readiness
- Flexibility
- Self-Sustainability
- Mobility
US Navy’s Birthday?
-October 13, 1775
Conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees? Seabee founding father?
- To have armed construction workers in combat areas during World War II.
- RADM Ben Morell
Seabee’s Birthday?
-March 5, 1942
Where did the name Seabee come from?
-Derived from initials “CB”, which stands for Construction Batallion.
When was the Battle of Coral Sea and what was its significance?
- May 4-8, 1942
- The battle was fought entirely by aircraft launched from the carriers USS Yorktown & USS Lexington (lost).
When was the Battle of Midway and what was its significance?
- June 4-7, 1942
- The turning point of the war in the Pacific. 4 US carriers were involved and 2 were lost.
- USS Yorktown (lost)
- USS Hornet
- USS Enterprise
- USS Hamman (lost)
-Japan lost all 4 of their carriers:
Kaga, Aka Gi, Hiryu & Soryu
When was the Invasion of Normandy and what was its significance?
- June 6, 1944
- Largest amphibious assault
- Called D-Day, part of Operation Overlord
Beaches raided during D-Day?
- Juno
- Sword
- Gold
- Omaha
- Utah
What led to the creation of Navy EOD and Navy Divers?
- To handle, defuse and dispose of ammo and explosives.
- For salvage and repair of ships, construction, and other military operation
The first 6 frigates and when were they commissioned?
-Commissioned March 27, 1794
- United States
- President
- Constitution
- Congress
- Constellation
- Chesapeake
Meaning of 3 stars on Coxwain pin?
-The 3 operations of the Vietnam War
Market Time-TF-115
Game Warden-TF-116
SEALORDS (Southeast Asia Lake, Ocean, River and Delta Strategy)
Father of the brown water Navy?
Admiral Zumwalt Jr.
-Launched SEALORDS on Oct. 8, 1968
Role and responsibility of the Secretary of the Navy?
Conducts recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, mobilizing, and demobilizing. Oversees construction, outfitting, and repair of all naval ships and shore assets. Implements policies and programs and that are in line with the SECDEF and POTUS policies.
Role and responsibility of the Chief of Naval Operations?
Responsible to the SECNAV for the command, utilization of resources, and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary. A member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO is the principal naval advisor to the President and to the SECNAV on the conduct of war, and is the principal advisor and naval executive to the Secretary on the conduct of activities of the Department of the Navy.
Role and responsibility of the MCPON?
Is the Senior Enlisted person in the Navy. Serves as the senior enlisted leader and advisor to the CNO and the Chief of Naval Personnel in matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their families.
Role and responsibility of the Fleet Master Chief?
Provides leadership and mentorship to the Navy and advise commanders and COs in partnership with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer. Duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy and matters that support mission accomplishment. They also uphold and enforce the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, while enhancing active communication at all levels of command throughout the Department of the Navy.
Role and responsibility of the Commanding Officer?
Overall in charge of the command, responsible for crew safety and material condition of the equipment.
Role and responsibility of the Executive Officer?
Aide to the CO. Investigates matters affecting the discipline and conduct of the crew and makes recommendations to the CO. Receives readiness reports from department heads and informs CO when the ship is ready for action.
Role and responsibility of the Command Master Chief?
Provides leadership and mentorship to the CO on matters pertaining to enlisted personnel. Liaison between enlisted and CO.
Role and responsibility of the N-1 Admin Officer?
Assists CO, XO, or operating head of naval activity by performing admin duties. Supervises a clerical staff of unit, routes correspondence, assigns spaces secures, and prepares the budget and fiscal statements and administers controls. Maintains work-progress reports. Maintains meeting agenda and minutes. Certifies time and leave records. Prepares rosters and directory listings. Drafts special letters and reports, compiling background information required for decisions by the superior officer. Directs unit concerned with maintaining fingerprint records.
Role and responsibility of the N-3 Operations Officer?
Principal counsel to the commander for the integration, employment, and training of reserve component units/personnel in support of Navy and Joint missions. Assists in determining optimal Reserve unit structure and location to support the command. Oversees the operational support planning and reporting process and is responsible for the financial management of associated Reserve funding.
Role and responsibility of the N-4 Supply Officer?
Directs supply department activities. Applies supply policies to the operation of the department. Determines demand in accordance with the mission and standard allowance lists. Approves requisitions, balance sheets, and summaries. Directs receiving, storage, inventory control, issue, and salvage of material. Oversees the procurement and sale of goods and services. Administers operation of the general mess, including procurement, storage, issue, and inventory of provisions. Conducts disbursing activities in connection with property accountability and transfer, payroll, and personal accounts.
