HERITAGE AND DOCTRINE Flashcards
6 areas that comprise Naval Doctrine
Command and control Operations Warfare Logistics Intelligence Planning
7 principles of Naval Logistics
Flexibility Economy Attainability Responsiveness Simplicity Sustainability Survivability
1st Navy ship named after an enlisted man, and why
Osmond Ingram DD255 , OCT 1917 KIA in WW1 on the Cassin.
Conditions that led to the formation of the U.S. Navy
13 OCT 1775 – Continental Congress created Continental Navy. The U.S. Navy was born. Two vessels were authorized to be purchased. First commander in chief of the Navy was Esek Hopkins.
When was the navy made and who was the 1st commander
Esek Hopkins.
What three classes of Naval Vessels existed at the inception of the Navy
- Ships-of-the-Line. Largest with 64 – 100 guns.
- Frigates. 28 - 44 guns
- Sloops-of-War. 10 – 20 guns
Why did the Hand Salute start
Centuries old, originated when men wore armor and would raise their visors to identify each other.
How is a hand salute carried out
Salute from a position of attention. Your upper arm should be parallel to the deck or ground, forearm inclined at a 45-degree angle, hand and wrist straight, palm slightly inward, thumb and fingers extended and joined, with the tip of the forefinger touching the cap beak, slightly to the right of the right eye. Hold the salute until the officer has returned or acknowledged it, then bring your hand smartly to your side.
When do you Salute the Ensign
Each person in the naval service, upon coming on board a ship of the Navy, On leaving the ship, When passed by or passing the national ensign being carried, uncased, in a military formation, all persons in the naval service shall salute.
When/ why is Dipping the Ensign authorized
When a merchant ship of any nation formally recognized by the U.S. salutes a ship of the U.S. Navy, it lowers its national colors to half-mast. The Navy ship, at its closest point of approach, lowers the ensign to half-mast for a few seconds, then closes it up, after which the merchant ship raises its own flag. If the salute is made when the ensign is not displayed, the Navy ship will hoist her colors, dip for the salute, close them up again, and then haul them down after a suitable interval. Naval vessels dip the ensign only to answer a salute; they never salute first.
What is a Gun salute
The gun salutes prescribed by Navy Regulations are fired only by ships and stations designated by the Secretary of the Navy.
A national salute of 21 guns is fired on Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, and Independence Day, and to honor the President of the United States and heads of foreign states.
Salutes for naval officers are:
Admiral: 17 guns
Vice Admiral: 15 guns
Rear Admiral: 13 guns
Commodore: 11 guns
Salutes are fired at intervals of 5 seconds, and always in odd numbers
What is the importance of the USS Pueblo?
23 Jan 1968
Captured by North Korea while conducting surveillance of Soviet naval activity.
The crew remained in captivity for 11 months before being released.
The ship is still a commissioned naval vessel, and is currently a museum for the North Koreans.
What is importance of the Battle of Coral Sea and when was it?
May 1942
US broke JPN code
Prevented the attack on Australia
First carrier vs. carrier battle
What is the voyage of the great white fleet?
Dec 16, 1907
used to show the strength of the U.S navy and was an around the world
What is the battle of Normandy?
June 6, 1977
D-DAY largest amphib assault in history.
What is the battle of Midway?
June (3-5) 1942
turning point of PAC war, US broke JPN code again lost USS Yorktown in the battle
