chap3 Flashcards
navy mission
the united states is a maritime nation and the us navy protects america at sea. alongside our allies and partners we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity and keep the seas open and free
what did the national security act do and what year was it?
1947
created DoD, NSC, Air Force, SecofDef, CIA
who is in the National Security Council? Who chairs it?
Chaired by Pres
VP, SecofDef, Treasury, Energy, State, Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff, National Security Advisor, Director of National Intel
SECNAV responsibilities
recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, mobalizing, and demobilizing + construction/repair navy stuff
CMC
senior military officer (4star general)
responsible to SECNAV and advises pres on marine matter
CNO
senior military officer (4star admiral)
responsible to SECNAV and advises pres on navy matter
AMW
Amphib Warfare
ASW
AntiSub Warfare
AW
Air Warfare
BMD
Ballistic Missile Defense
CCC
Command Control Communications
providing comms and command of unit and enemy
EXW
Expeditionary Warfare
accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country
IO
Information Operations
INT
Intelligence Operations
MIW
Mine Warfare