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1
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USS LIBERTY

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• Date: 8 June 1967
• Where: East of Mediterranean
Significance:
• It was during 6 Days Israel-Arab War
• It was attacked by Israel’s Fighters & Torpedo boats.
• 34 Men Killed
• It constitutes the largest loss of life in American Cryptological History.

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USS PUEBLO

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• Date: 23 January 1968
• Where: Off the Coast of N.K in international water
Significance:
• 1 man died 3 men wounded
• 82 men were held captive for 11 months
• Constituted the largest single loss of sensitive material.

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HAINAN ISLAND Incident

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• Date: 01 April 2001
• Where: 70 miles away of Hainan
Significance:
• Collision in the air between US Navy EP-3E & a Chinese Fighter plan J-8II
• EP-3E had 26 minutes to carry out Emergency plan including sensitive material
• 24 Crewmembers were detained & interrogated by Chinese government until a letter of apology was issued by President George Bush.
• Plane belongs to VQ-1

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USS STARK

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• Date: 17 May 1987
• Where: In the Persian Gulf
Significance:
• During Iraq-Iran war
• An Iraq A/C attacked the ship with 2 anti-surface missiles
• 37 American Sailors died
• The ship failed to defend itself.
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EC-121

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• Date: 15 April 1969
• Where: Over Sea of Japan
Significance:
• Was shot down by North Korea
• 31 Americans on plane died (8 officers & 23 enlisted)
• 9 of the crew were Naval Security Group technicians (CTs) & linguists in Russian & Korean
• Plane belongs to VQ-1 Squadron

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15 April 1969, shot down by NK over the Sea of Japan, 31 men were killed (8 officers & 23 enlisted), 9 of the crew were CT, Naval Security Group.

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EC-121

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What year did the Navy first transmit radio voice comms from air to ground?

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1919

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What year did the Defense Intel Agency (DIA) become operational?

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1961

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Which President signed the National Security Act of 1947?

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Harry S. Truman

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  • Took a part in every assault the US Marines conducted in Pacific from 1942-1945
  • They transmitted messages by telephone & radio in their native language code that Japanese never broke.
A

Navajo Code Talkers

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Who is Eugene Bennett Fluckey?

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A submarine commander who received Medal of Honor during WWII. Also received 4 Navy Crosses

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Who is the father of nuclear navy?

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Hyman George Rickover

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Who is Joshua Humphreys?

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Designed 6 original frigates (including USS Constitution)

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WHO IS JOHN BARRY?

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1st American Commissioned Naval Officer & 1st Flag Officer

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LANDING AT INCHON

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• Date: 15 September 1950
• Where: West Coast of South Korea
Significance:
• N.K invaded S.K 
• General MacArthur was the Commander.
• Landing at Inchon would enable UN to mount major attack on Seoul, major roads & rail links in NKPA's line of communication
• The highest tides occurred in mid of month.
• Chromite was code name
• Intelligence was a key
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D-DAY LANDING

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• Date: 6 June 1944 on Tuesday at 0630
• Where: Europe/English Channel
Significance:
• Refers to Allied Invasion to Normandy Beaches in France.
• Biggest Military Deception operation
• General Eisenhower was the US Commander
• 160,000 troops landed & 5,000 ships were involved

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BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF

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• Date: 23-26 October 1944
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Part of Philippines Battle Campaign
• 4 Major Naval Battles
• Japanese First Kamikaze Attack (Suicide A/C)
• Japan was cut off its major supplies in the south & lost 100 trained pilot which was never replaced

18
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BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL

A

• 12—15 November 1942 - NAVAL
Date: August 1942- February 1943
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• MacArthur’s return to the Phillipines
• 1st major offensive actions for the allies/ Marked Transition into offensive strategic
• Fought 3 major land battles & 7 Naval Battles

19
Q

BATTLE OF MIDWAY

A

• Date: 4-7 June 1942
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Turning point of war
• Brought Equity of forces between Allies & Japan
• US Knew of attack on Midway because of Code Breaking.
• 4 Japanese carriers were sunk & US Carrier Yorktown was sunk.
3 US Carriers were: Enterprise, Hornet, & Yorktown.

20
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BATTLE OF CORAL SEA

A

• Date: 4-8 May 1942
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Strategic Victory for Allies
• 1st Carrier Vs. Carrier
• It was first step for Japanese to invade Australia
• US Carrier Lexington was sunk while US Carrier Yorktown was damaged.
Japanese never threatened Australia again

21
Q

USS LIBERTY

A

• Date: 8 June 1967
• Where: East of Mediterranean
Significance:
• It was during 6 Days Israel-Arab War
• It was attacked by Israel’s Fighters & Torpedo boats.
• 34 Men Killed
• It constitutes the largest loss of life in American Cryptological History.

22
Q

USS PUEBLO

A

• Date: 23 January 1968
• Where: Off the Coast of N.K in international water
Significance:
• 1 man died 3 men wounded
• 82 men were held captive for 11 months
• Constituted the largest single loss of sensitive material.

23
Q

HAINAN ISLAND Incident

A

• Date: 01 April 2001
• Where: 70 miles away of Hainan
Significance:
• Collision in the air between US Navy EP-3E & a Chinese Fighter plan J-8II
• EP-3E had 26 minutes to carry out Emergency plan including sensitive material
• 24 Crewmembers were detained & interrogated by Chinese government until a letter of apology was issued by President George Bush.
• Plane belongs to VQ-1

24
Q

USS STARK

A 
• Date: 17 May 1987
• Where: In the Persian Gulf
Significance:
• During Iraq-Iran war
• An Iraq A/C attacked the ship with 2 anti-surface missiles
• 37 American Sailors died
• The ship failed to defend itself.
25
Q

EC-121

A

• Date: 15 April 1969
• Where: Over Sea of Japan
Significance:
• Was shot down by North Korea
• 31 Americans on plane died (8 officers & 23 enlisted)
• 9 of the crew were Naval Security Group technicians (CTs) & linguists in Russian & Korean
• Plane belongs to VQ-1 Squadron

26
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15 April 1969, shot down by NK over the Sea of Japan, 31 men were killed (8 officers & 23 enlisted), 9 of the crew were CT, Naval Security Group.

A

LT. Theodorus Bailey Mayers Mason

27
Q

What year did the Navy first transmit radio voice comms from air to ground?

A

1919

28
Q

What year did the Defense Intel Agency (DIA) become operational?

A

1961

29
Q

Which President signed the National Security Act of 1947?

A

Harry S. Truman

30
Q
  • Took a part in every assault the US Marines conducted in Pacific from 1942-1945
  • They transmitted messages by telephone & radio in their native language code that Japanese never broke.
A

Navajo Code Talkers

31
Q

Who is Eugene Bennett Fluckey?

A

A submarine commander who received Medal of Honor during WWII. Also received 4 Navy Crosses

32
Q

Who is the father of nuclear navy?

A

Hyman George Rickover

33
Q

Who is Joshua Humphreys?

A

Designed 6 original frigates (including USS Constitution)

34
Q

WHO IS JOHN BARRY?

A

1st American Commissioned Naval Officer & 1st Flag Officer

35
Q

LANDING AT INCHON

A 
• Date: 15 September 1950
• Where: West Coast of South Korea
Significance:
• N.K invaded S.K 
• General MacArthur was the Commander.
• Landing at Inchon would enable UN to mount major attack on Seoul, major roads & rail links in NKPA's line of communication
• The highest tides occurred in mid of month.
• Chromite was code name
• Intelligence was a key
36
Q

D-DAY LANDING

A

• Date: 6 June 1944 on Tuesday at 0630
• Where: Europe/English Channel
Significance:
• Refers to Allied Invasion to Normandy Beaches in France.
• Biggest Military Deception operation
• General Eisenhower was the US Commander
• 160,000 troops landed & 5,000 ships were involved

37
Q

BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF

A

• Date: 23-26 October 1944
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Part of Philippines Battle Campaign
• 4 Major Naval Battles
• Japanese First Kamikaze Attack (Suicide A/C)
• Japan was cut off its major supplies in the south & lost 100 trained pilot which was never replaced

38
Q

BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL

A

• 12—15 November 1942 - NAVAL
Date: August 1942- February 1943
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• MacArthur’s return to the Phillipines
• 1st major offensive actions for the allies/ Marked Transition into offensive strategic
• Fought 3 major land battles & 7 Naval Battles

39
Q

BATTLE OF MIDWAY

A

• Date: 4-7 June 1942
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Turning point of war
• Brought Equity of forces between Allies & Japan
• US Knew of attack on Midway because of Code Breaking.
• 4 Japanese carriers were sunk & US Carrier Yorktown was sunk.
3 US Carriers were: Enterprise, Hornet, & Yorktown.

40
Q

BATTLE OF CORAL SEA

A

• Date: 4-8 May 1942
• Where: Pacific
Significance:
• Strategic Victory for Allies
• 1st Carrier Vs. Carrier
• It was first step for Japanese to invade Australia
• US Carrier Lexington was sunk while US Carrier Yorktown was damaged.
Japanese never threatened Australia again

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