102 - Naval Heritage and Doctrine Fundamentals Flashcards
what are the the circumstances that led to the formation of the U.S. Navy
-the collection of revenue
-the protection of American merchantmen against the Barbary Corsairs
-renewed aggression by France during its war against Great Britain
What are the seven principles of planning to naval operations
Flexibility
Clarity
Coordination
Relevance
Economy or resources
Participation
Timeliness
Security
what is the mission on the US naval Forces
Freedom of the Seas
Forward presence
Power projection
Deterrence
what are the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees.
Need of overseas bases with airfields and landing strips.
who is Admiral Ben Morrell
-Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Yard and docks
-founded the Navy Seabees in 1942 shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Who is CM3 (CMA3)Marvin Shields
Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the defense of a special forces Camp in Vietnamese District HQ at Dong Xoai
Who is SW2 (DV) Robert Stethem
A former Navy Seabee who was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in June 1985 during the hijacking of a TWA jet in Lebanon
what date were the Seebeas established
5 March 1942
What are some of the Significant contributions made by Seabees during WWII
Built over 400 advanced bases along 5 figurative roads to victory
1st Seabee Det, Det Bobcats, deployed in January 1942 and landed in bora Bora in the society Islands in February
Constructed fuel take farms, airfields, supply depots and other facilities on the supply enroute to Australia in support of actions in the coral see and Solomon islands
what is the purpose of a Builder (BU)
construction workers, who must be able to build and repair structures to include piers, bridges, towers, underwater installations,
what is the purpose of a Construction Electrician (CE)
Responsible for the power production and electrical work required for projects
what is the purpose of a construction mechanic
maintain heavy construction and automotive equipment
what is the purpose of a Engineering aid (EA)
provide construction engineers with the information needed to develop final construction plans, such as soil test and cartography
what is the purpose of a Equipment operator
Heavy machinery operator
what is the purpose of a Steelworker
rig and operate equipment used to move or hoist structural steel
