history+org Flashcards
qualities that characterize navy/marine corps team as instruments to support policies
readiness, flexibility, self-sustainability, mobility
importance of coral sea
may 4-8 1942
battle with japs fought entirely with aircraft launched from carriers
blocked japs from invading australia
Normandy
june 6 1944
largest amphibious operation in history
turned the tide against the nazis
Midway
june 4-7 1942
turning point in the pacific
intel discovered scheme allowed Adm. Nimitz to ambush and trap jap fleet, japs lost 4 carriers
creation of EOD+divers
a group of volunteers were selected to work with British UXO( unexploded ordnance) teams following german blitzkrieg attacks in 1940
SECNAV
all affairs in DoN
CNO
advisor to president+secnav
MCPON
matters regarding enlisted personnel
fleet/force master chief
provides leader to enlisted, advises commanders and COs
CMDCM
senior enlisted of command
NECC
naval expeditionary combat command
CRF
coastal riverine force
MCASTC
Maritime civil affairs and training command
EOD
explosive ordnance disposal
NCF
naval construction force