ADMIN Flashcards
What three major classes of of warship existed at the inception of the Navy?
Ship’s of the Line
Frigates
Sloops of War
What is the oldest U.S. Navy commissioned warship and where is her homeport?
USS Constitution
Boston, MA
What date is the Navy’s Birthday?
October 13, 1775
What are the conditions that lead to the formation of the U.S. Navy?
Colonists realized that if they were to survive, they would need a Navy to battle the British.
On October 13th, 1775 the Second Continental Congress authorized the purchase of two vessels.
What is the first ship named after an enlisted man and when was it commissioned?
USS Osmand Ingram (DD 255)
28 Feb 1919
Osmand Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in WWI when they destroyer Cassin (DD 43) was torpedoed in Oct 1917
Define National Flag
The flag flown to represent a national government
Define Ensign
The flag designated by a country to be flown by it’s men-of-war
Define Merchant Ensign
The flag designated by a country to be flown by its merchants ships
Define Fly
Length of the flag
Define Hoist
Width of the flag
Define Union Jack
That rectangular blue portion of the U.S. National Flag containing the stars
Discuss the importance of the Voyage of the Great White Fleet
16 Dec 1907-22 Feb 1909
President Theodore Roosevelt sent the four battleship divisions from the Atlantic Fleet around the world to show naval presence and show the U.S. Flag.
These battleships were painted white.
Discuss the importance of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
7 Dec 1941 ( “A date which will live in infamy.”)
It inflicted heavy damage to the U.S. Pacific Fleet and killed 2,008 Navy personnel. Luckily, the American Aircraft Carriers were out to sea at the same time. This action drew the United States into WWII on 8 Dec 1941
Long term effect: Inport watches
Discuss the importance of the Battle of the Coral Sea
4-8 May 1942
The end result of this battle was that it stopped the advancement of the Japanese forces in the Southwest Pacific.
The American Carrier USS Lexington (CV 2) was lost, as was the Japanese Carrier (Shoho). This was the first battle fought entirely by air groups - neither fleet’s ships actually saw each other side’s ships
Discuss the importance of Midway
4-6 June 1942
Four Japanese Carriers were lost and only one U.S. Carrier was lost (USS Yorktown). This signaled the end of the Japanese Naval initiative in the Pacific War
Discuss the importance of the Battle of Normandy
6 June 1944
The largest amphibious land assault in history, nearly 2,500 U.S. Navy ships allowed close to 34,000 personnel to land on the beaches of Normandy, France.
Entitled Operation Overlord
At one beach alone, 21,328 troops, 1,742 vehicles and 1,695 tons of supplies were landed in 12 hours
Discuss the importance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf
23-26 Oct 1944
During three connected sea-air battles, known as the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Japanese Fleet was essentially destroyed.
This also was the first notable battle to where the Japanese carried out organized kamikaze attacks.
What happened on the USS Forrestal (CV 59) Fire?
29 July 1967
After an unusual electric anomaly, a Zuni rocket fired from an aircraft on deck causing the biggest aircraft carrier fires since WWII.
The fire killed 134 crew and injured 161 more and 21 aircraft were destroyed.
Long term effect: Emphasis on the shipboard firefighting program.
What happened on the USS Stark (FFG 31) Attack?
17 May 1987
Two missiles fired from an Iraqi airplane struck Stark during the Iran-Iraq War; the only anti-ship missile attack on an U.S. Navy warship.
37 Sailors were killed and 21 were injured
What happened on the USS Cole (DDG 67) Attack?
12 Oct 2000
Suicide bombers attacked the Cole while she was refueling in Aden, Yemen.
A 40x40 foot hole was blown in the side of the ship. The crew successfully fought to keep her afloat through proficiency, determination and courage and lessons learned from the USS Forrestal fire.
17 Crew were killed and 39 were injured
What is the GEOAREA of 2nd Fleet?
Atlantic
What is the GEOAREA of 3rd Fleet?
Eastern Pacific
What is the GEOAREA of 4th Fleet?
Caribbean and South America
What is the GEOAREA of 5th Fleet?
Middle East
What is the GEOAREA of 6th Fleet?
Mediterranean
What is the GEOAREA of 7th Fleet?
Western Pacific/Eastern Indian Ocean
What is the GEOAREA of 10th Fleet?
Fleet Cyber Command / Cyberspace
What is the GEOAREA of Military Sealift Command?
Worldwide
