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2014 Final Flashcards

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What is the name of the destroyer allegedly attacked by NVN patrol boats in August 1964 that precipitated open involvement of United States in the Vietnam War?

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USS Maddox

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Our alphabet is based on the alphabet of what ancient people?

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The Phoenicians

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Who was in charge of the American troops in the battle of Lake Champlain in 1776?

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Benedict Arnold

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The last major battle of the Pacific war was at

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Okinawa

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In August 1998, U.S. embassies in what two African countries were destroyed by terrorist car bombs?

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Kenya and Tanzania

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The battle at Yorktown in 1781 lasted how long?

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10 days

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What percentage of manganese does the US import?

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85%

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The second group to master the sea where the

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Phoenicians

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The beginning phase of the Marines hymn “from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli” refers to the USMC actions respectively in the

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Mexican war and the war with the Barbary states 1801 to 1805

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What does the G in a ship designated as a DDG indicate?

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It can fire guided missiles

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What are the two major types of portable fire extinguishers commonly found aboard ships?

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Carbon dioxide and PKP

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What does the term watertight integrity refer to?

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The ship’s ability to resist flooding

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The region out beyond the orbit of Pluto believed to be full of comets what?

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The Kuiper belt

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What is the cause of meteor showers?

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Remnants of broken up comets

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What is the name of the NASA spacecraft sent to investigate the comment Tempel?

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Deep Impact

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Who is the commander, naval education training command?

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Rear Adm. White

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Match: starboard

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Right side of the ship

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What countries made up the Central Powers during World War I?

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Turkey Germany and Austria Hungary

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Small bodies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are referred to as…

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Astroids

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Which of the following is not a true statement? A) it is conceivable that it may someday be possible to mine the moon’s mineral wealth B) astronomical laboratories and observatories on the moon will be able to probe greater distances into space than would astronomical laboratories and observatories on the earth C) the mapping and study of our own earth and its atmosphere from moon and space satellites would lend more accuracy to our current geographical and meteorological information. D) modern maps of the earth where more complete then maps of the lunar surface prior to the Apollo expeditions

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Modern maps of the earth were more complete then maps of the lunar surface prior to the Apollo expeditions

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What’s tactic cause Allied shipping losses from U-boat attacks to decline after May 1917

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The convoy system

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Match: Galley

A

Kitchen

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Match: bulkhead

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Wall

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Citizenship is a reciprocal relationship citizens owe the country loyalty and the country owes its citizens…

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Protection

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What term is used to refer to the rights protecting private individuals from arbitrary or unfair government actions

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Civil

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Who is the secretary of defense?

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Hon. Mr. Hagel

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What name is used to designate the employment of national power and influence to attain national security objectives

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Grand strategy

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What are the three principal elements of US national military strategy?

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Deterrence, flexible response, and forward strategy

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During which phase of the evolution of US Grand Strategy did the US tend toward isolationism while recognizing the balance of power that existed in Europe and the fact that the British Royal Navy’s command of the seas ensured our national security?

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Western hemispheric defense 1783 to 1898

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Alexander the great of Macedonia postulated that war is always conducted on both physical and psychological levels.

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True

30
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Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy?

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Master Chief Stevens

31
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Who is the chief of Naval operations?

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Adm. Greenert

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Who wrote “the influence of Sea power upon history”, 1660-1783 in which he advocated a large navy, overseas bases, and national greatness through seapower as well as emphasize the significance of commerce in war, and of economic warfare?

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Alfred Thayer Mahan

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The war against violent extremism and terrorism is being waged against adversaries having… A) no allegiance to any country B) little information about who they are or where they are located C) little information as to what tactics they might use and when D) all of the answers are correct

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D) all of the answers are correct

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The national strategy of the US today includes three principal elements: deterrence, flexible response, and…

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Forward strategy

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The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is…

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Sgt. Maj. Barrett

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The commander, Naval service training command, is:

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Rear Adm. Mewbourne

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Who said, “war is not merely a political act, but also, a real political instrument, a continuation of policy carried out by other means” and continually asserted that military and political strategy must go hand in hand?

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Karl von Clausewitz of Prussia

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What strategist pointed out that a government cannot deter an adversary from waging war with half measures and inadequate military strength?

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Karl Von Clausewitz

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What are the main classic schools of global strategy? A) maritime, laid out by Mahan B) continental, put forth by Mackinder C) Aerospace, put forth originally by Douhet, and later by de Seversky D) all of the answers are correct

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D) all of the answers are correct

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Who was the first Great Western strategist?

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Alexander the great of Macadonia

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What elements were added to the US Maritime strategy for the 21st century in 2007?

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International cooperation/humanitarian assistance/disaster response

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Which is not one of the three phases which US grand strategy has evolved?

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Limited isolationism (1991–2007)

43
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Of the following, who felt that no one weapon system would be adequate to provide for all aspects of national defense?

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Chester Nimitz

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