2014 Final

Question 0

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?

Answer 0

USS Maddox

Question 1

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

Answer 1

The Phoenicians

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Benedict Arnold

Question 3

The last major battle of the Pacific war was at

Answer 3

Okinawa

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Kenya and Tanzania

Question 5

The battle at Yorktown in 1781 lasted how long?

Answer 5

10 days

Question 6

What percentage of manganese does the US import?

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

The second group to master the sea where the

Answer 7

Phoenicians

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

It can fire guided missiles

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Carbon dioxide and PKP

Question 11

What does the term watertight integrity refer to?

Answer 11

The ship’s ability to resist flooding

Question 12

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

Answer 12

The Kuiper belt

Question 13

What is the cause of meteor showers?

Answer 13

Remnants of broken up comets

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Deep Impact

Question 15

Who is the commander, naval education training command?

Answer 15

Rear Adm. White

Question 16

Match: starboard

Answer 16

Right side of the ship

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Turkey Germany and Austria Hungary

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Astroids

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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

Answer 20

The convoy system

Question 21

Match: Galley

Answer 21

Kitchen

Question 22

Match: bulkhead

Answer 22

Wall

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Protection

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Civil

Question 25

Who is the secretary of defense?

Answer 25

Hon. Mr. Hagel

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Grand strategy

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Deterrence, flexible response, and forward strategy

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

Western hemispheric defense 1783 to 1898

Question 29

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

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy?

Answer 30

Master Chief Stevens

Question 31

Who is the chief of Naval operations?

Answer 31

Adm. Greenert

Question 32

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?

Answer 32

Alfred Thayer Mahan

Question 33

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

Answer 33

D) all of the answers are correct

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Forward strategy

Question 35

The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is...

Answer 35

Sgt. Maj. Barrett

Question 36

The commander, Naval service training command, is:

Answer 36

Rear Adm. Mewbourne

Question 37

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?

Answer 37

Karl von Clausewitz of Prussia

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Karl Von Clausewitz

Question 39

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

Answer 39

D) all of the answers are correct

Question 40

Who was the first Great Western strategist?

Answer 40

Alexander the great of Macadonia

Question 41

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

Answer 41

International cooperation/humanitarian assistance/disaster response

Question 42

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

Answer 42

Limited isolationism (1991–2007)

Question 43

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

Answer 43

Chester Nimitz