General Flashcards
What is the first general order?
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
What is the second general order?
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
What is the third general order?
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
What is the fourth general order?
To repeat all calls from post more distant from the guardhouse than my own.
What is the fifth general order?
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
What is the sixth general order?
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and all officer and petty officers of the watch.
What is the seventh general order?
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
What is the eighth general order?
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
What is the ninth general order?
To call the OOD in any case not covered by instruction.
What is the tenth general order?
To salute all officer, colors, and standards not cased.
What is the eleventh general order?
To be especially watchful at night and during time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and allow no one to pass without proper authority.
What are the six areas that comprise naval doctrine?
- Command and Control
- Operations
- Warfare
- Logistics
- Intelligence
- Planning
What are the seven principles of naval logistics?
- Flexibility
- Economy
- Attainability
- Responsiveness
- Sustainability
- Survivability
- Simplicity
What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?
Osmond Ingram (DD 255)
What were the first three classes of naval vessels at the inception of the Navy?
- Ships of the Line
- Frigates
- Sloops of War
What was significant about the Battle of Coral Sea?
Two fleets never saw each other.
When did the Great White Fleet start its world tour?
16 December 1907.
What date did the Battle of Normandy occur?
6 June 1944.
What was the Battle of Midway known for?
Turning point in the Pacific.
What was the significance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf?
Final blow to Japanese Navy (23 October 1944).
What date did the USS Cole bombing occur?
October 12, 2000.
What happened during the USS Stark attack?
Attacked by two Iraqi Exocet missiles; killed 37 sailors and injured 21.
What was the USS Forrestal fire incident?
Severe fire on July 29, 1967, killing 134 sailors and injuring 161.
What are the names of the U.S. Navy’s fleets?
- 2nd Fleet - Atlantic
- 3rd Fleet - Pacific
- 4th Fleet - Caribbean Sea
- 5th Fleet - Indian Ocean
- 6th Fleet - Europe
- 7th Fleet - Japan
- 10th Fleet - Fort George Meade, Maryland/Cyber Command