Doctrine Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss the three circumstances that led to the formation of the US Navy

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Answer 1

1790- Congress authorized a fleet of ten boats for the collection of revenue. (90 tax)
1794-The threat of the seizure of U.S. merchant shipping by French privateers and pirates from the Mediterranean’s Barbary coast. (94 Pirates)
1798- In response to renewed aggression by France, during its war against Great Britain, Congress finally established the Dep of the Navy, authorized by the Marine Corps and began the first significant buildup of naval forces. (98 aggression)

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Question 2

State and discuss the seven principles of planning to Naval operations

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Answer 2

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Question 3

Discuss the missions of the US Naval Forces

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Answer 3

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Question 4

Define the Navy’s core values

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Answer 4

Honor, Courage, Commitment

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Question 5

Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees

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Answer 5

Need for a military organization trained to build advance bases during WWII.

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Question 6

Discuss the significance of the following personnel:
A. Admiral Ben Moreel
B. CM3 Marvin Shields
C. SW2 (DV) Robert Stethem

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Answer 6

A. “Father of the Seabees”. Chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. Activated, organized, and manned the first CBs after Pearl Harbor.
B. First Seabee to recieve Medal of Honor. Def, of special forces camp and Vietnamese district HQ at Dong Zoai
C. Killed in 1985 by terrorists hijacking a plane. Posthumously awarded Purple Heart, Bronze Star. In 1995, Destroyer named after him.

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Question 7

Discuss the significance of March 5, 1942 as it pertains to Seabees

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Answer 7

Official date of the formation of the Seabees

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Question 8

Discuss the significant contributions made by the Seabees during the following:
A. WWII
B. Korea
C. Vietnam
D. Post-Vietnam
E. Persian Gulf War
F. Mil Ops other than war
G. GWOT

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Answer 8

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Question 9

State the purpose of the CEC

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Answer 9

Responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining the shore facilities needed to support the U.S. Navy around the world.

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Question 10

Identify and explain the purpose of the following rates
A. BU
B. CE
C. CM
D. EA
E. EO
F. SW
G. UT

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Answer 10

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