EXW 101: History and Organization Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the U.S. Navy.
[Ref. a, Ch. 1, Pg. 6 thru 7]

Answer 1

1) The U.S. Navy was created on 13-Oct-1775 by the Second Continental Congress.
2) Washington created the first offensive naval sea power manned by Sailors and Marines to deal with foreign Navy’s and defend against Barbary Pirates.
3) Leaders like John Paul Jones developed a proud and capable Navy.

Question 2

State the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support national policies.
[Ref. a, Ch. 1, Pg. 7 thru 10]

Answer 2

1) Readiness
2) Flexibility
3) Self-Sustainability
4) Mobility

Question 3

When is the U.S. Navy birthday?

[Ref. d. Ch. 5, Pg. 5-1]

Answer 3

October 13th, 1775

Question 4

Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees.
[Ref. c, Ch. 1, Pg. 1-6 thru 1-7]

Answer 4

The first construction units were organized in January 1942 when it was realized that the civilian engineers and construction force could not work out of the continental United States.

Question 5

Discuss the significance of March 5th, 1942 as it pertains to the Seabees.
[Ref. b, Ch. 1, Pg. 1-1]

Answer 5

Permission was granted for the Seabees to use the name which was derived by their rating CB.

Question 6

Discuss the importance of the following conflicts as they relate to Naval History: Battle of Coral Sea [Pg. 5-16]
[Ref. d, Ch. 5]

Answer 6

The two opposing fleets never saw each but was won entirely by aircraft. Both sides sustained major losses but Australia was saved from invasion.

Question 7

Discuss the importance of the following conflicts as they relate to Naval History: Invasion of Normandy [Pg. 5-17]
[Ref. d, Ch. 5]

Answer 7

June 6th, 1944 - The largest amphibious operation in history. The largest naval armada was brought together to clear the oceans to Germany and help on the beach front of Normandy. The U.S. Fleet had superior speed and mobility to opposing Navy’s and could stand their ground with equal firepower.

Question 8

Discuss the importance of the following conflicts as they relate to Naval History: Battle of Midway [Pg. 5-17]
[Ref. d, Ch. 5]

Answer 8

Turning point for the war in the Pacific. The Japanese planned to hold the island of Midway but were met by U.S. Naval Forces. The Japanese lost four carriers and the island allowing the U.S. to gain it’s foothold to the Asian Pacific.

Question 9

Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Navy Divers.
[Ref. e, Ch. 1, Pg. 1-14 thru 1-16]

Answer 9

Operational Swimmers were needed to clear the French/Japanese coast of any hazardous material. The first UDT Combat Operations were conducted of Saipan in June 1944.

Question 10

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)
[Ref. i]

Answer 10

Kenneth J. Braithwaite (77th)

• SECNAV is reports to the Secretary of Defense.
• Responsible for all things in the U.S. Navy to include. recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, servicing, mobilizing/demobilizing, administering, and maintaining.

Question 11

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
[Ref. i]

Answer 11

Admiral Michael Gilday (32nd)
Chief of Naval Operations shall keep the Secretary of the Navy fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Navy.

Question 12

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
[Ref. i]

Answer 12

MCPON Russell Smith

The MCPON serves as a spokesperson to address the issues of enlisted personnel to the highest positions in the Navy.

Question 13

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Fleet Master Chief
[Ref. g, Ch. 1, Pg. 1-1]

Answer 13

Their are 4 FLTCM who are the Senior Enlisted Advisors for a designated Fleet.

• United States Fleet Forces Command
• United States Pacific Fleet
• United States Naval Forces, Europe/Africa
• Navy Total Force/Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education

Question 14

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Force Master Chief
[Ref. g, Ch. 1, Pg. 1-1]

Answer 14

Their are 15 FORCM who are the Senior Enlisted Advisors for a designated naval force.

• Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
• Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
• Naval Air Forces
• Naval Education and Training Command
• Naval Facilities Engineering Command
• Naval Special Warfare
• Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
• Naval Surface Forces
• Naval Information Forces
• Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
• Navy Installations Command
• Navy Personnel Command
• Navy Reserve Forces
• Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
• Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet

Question 15

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Commanding Officer
[Ref. d, Ch. 6, Pg. 6-9]

Answer 15

LCDR David Duffield (OIC)

Overall responsible for specified command.

Question 16

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Executive Officer
[Ref. d, Ch. 6, Pg. 6-9]

Answer 16

LT Taylor Setness (AOIC)

Second in command to the CO/OIC and manages day to day operations.

Question 17

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Command Master Chief (CMDMC)
[Ref. g, Ch. 1, Pg. 1-1]

Answer 17

SOCM Glowinkowski

The most senior enlisted at command and the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the CO/OIC.

Question 18

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Administrative Assistance Officer (N-1)
[Ref. h, Pg. C-37]

Answer 18

1) Observes and reports to the XO on the effectiveness of administrative policies, procedures, and regulations of the command.
2) Reviews/Screens correspondence prepared for the signature or review of the XO.
3) Schedules visitor interviews with the XO and other officers as appropriate.
4) Supervises preparation of the POD.
5) Coordinates indoctrination and assignment of enlisted personnel to Executive Assistants.
6) Supervises professional training and education of administrative personnel.
7) Coordinates the division safety program with the unit’s Safety Officer and supervises the division Safety Petty Officer.

Question 19

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Operations Officer (N-3)
[Ref. h, Pg. C-92]

Answer 19

1) Management and maintenance of battle group Command & Control systems & associated equipment.
2) Preparation of operation plans & orders and other reports or directives.
3) Collection and transmission of requests for operational & logistic services required by the command in support of operations.
4) Maintenance and dissemination of ship or unit’s operating schedule or training schedule.
5) Reporting to the CO concerning operations, intelligence, and tactical employment of the unit and assigned aircraft.
6) Obtaining clearance and operating assignments related to the movements and operations of the unit.
7) Execution of operations as directed including maintenance/dissemination of intelligence data.
8) Conduct of surface and air search.
9) Acts as Communications Officer in units not having a Communications Department.

Question 20

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Supply Officer (N-4)
[Ref. h, Pg. C-24]

Answer 20

Responsible under the CO for procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, transferring, selling, accounting for, and, while in his/her custody, maintaining all stores & equipment of the command, except as otherwise noted in regulations.

Question 21

Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Communications Officer
[Ref. h, Pg. C-119]

Answer 21

Responsible under the CO (or the Operations Officer in units which do not have a Communications Department), for visual and electronic exterior communications and for the administration of the internal systems pertaining thereto.

Question 22

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)

Answer 22

The purpose is oversight and command & control of Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) and expeditionary forces within the Navy.

The mission is the functional commander in control of manning, training, equipping and organizing forces that will execute force protection, shore-based logistical support, and construction missions across the joint operational spectrum.

Question 23

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Coastal Riverine Force (CRF)

Answer 23

Provides port and harbor security, high value assets security, and maritime security operations in the coastal and inland waterways.

Defends designated high value assets and conducts offensive combat operations against a determined enemy throughout the maritime domain.

Question 24

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Maritime Civil Affairs and Training Command (MCASTC)

Answer 24

Provides personnel, trains, equips and deploys U.S. Navy Sailors for a Task Force Commander to establish and enhance relations between military forces, governmental and nongovernmental organizations and the civilian populace.

Question 25

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Answer 25

The primary mission is explosive ordnance location and disposal, rendering safe unexploded ordnance, diving and salvage operations, and organic C2 of EOD operations. Since the original conception as simple underwater mine disarming in WWII, EOD’s role has expanded enormously to include all conventional munitions, terrorist devices, nuclear weapons, and chemical/biological weapons on both land and under-water and are regularly attached to both shore or shipboard missions & duties.

Question 26

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Naval Construction Force (NCF)

Answer 26

Naval Construction (Seabees) provide a wide range of construction in support of operating forces, including roads, bridges, bunkers, airfields and logistics bases; provides responsive support disaster recovery operations; performs civic action projects to improve relations with other nations; and provides anti-terrorism and force protection for personnel and construction projects.

Question 27

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Naval Expeditionary Intelligence Command (NEIC)

Answer 27

Expeditionary Intelligence delivers flexible, capable and ready maritime expeditionary intelligence forces that respond rapidly to evolving irregular warfare area intelligence requirements. Intelligence teams supply expeditionary war fighters with timely relevant intelligence to deny the enemy sanctuary, freedom of movement and use of waterborne lines of communication while supported forces find, fix and destroy the enemy and enemy assets within the operational environment.

Question 28

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Naval Expeditionary Logistics (NAVELSG)

Answer 28

NAVELSG is a vital enabler of Maritime Pre-positioning Forces (MPF), Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS) operations, and maritime forces ashore providing expeditionary cargo handling services for surface, air, and terminal operations, tactical fueling, and ordnance handling/reporting in support of worldwide Naval, Joint, interagency, and combined forces/organization.

Question 29

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC command as applicable:
Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command (ECRC)

Answer 29

ECRC directly assists Individual Augmentee (IA) and GSA IA Sailors by ensuring they are properly uniformed and equipped while coordinating with the Army to ensure they get the proper stateside training. Training includes instruction in individual combat skills and specialized mission areas to help IAs succeed in their mission and keep them as safe as possible while deployed.