Naval Aviation Heritage Flashcards
Birthday of naval aviation
May 8, 1911
What happened 14 November, 1910?
First take of from a ship ( USS BIRMINGHAM)
What happened May 8, 1911?
The wright brothers sold the navy an aircraft
What happened 20 June,1913?
First fatality of naval aviation. Ensign William D Billingsley died
What happened 22 October, 1917?
Special courses to train men as inspectors were added, they became the presecessors of the modern QAR’s
What happened 20 March, 1922?
The Jupiter was re-commissioned after conversion to the navy’s first carrier the USS LANGLEY
What happened in 1948?
Navy commissioned it’s first helicopter squadron the HU-1
What happened 5 May, 1961?
Naval aviator Alan B Shepard Jr became the first American to fo into space
What happened 20-21 July, 1969?
Naval aviator Neil Armstrong walked on the moon
What happened in 1994?
The first of many females naval aviators successfully passed fleet carrier qualifications in combat aircraft. USS Eisenhower becomes first combat ship to receive permanently assigned woman
When was the battle of coral sea and what was it’a significance?
7-8 May 1942. It was the world’s first carrier vs carrier battle. Strategic setback for the japanese
When was the battle of Midway and what was it’s significance?
3-5 June 1942. It was the turning point for the pacific war
When was the battle of Guadalcanal and what was it’s significance?
13-15 November 1942. USS Juneau was damaged during battle. The five Sullivan brothers died. Navy policy concerning family member separations were reinstated.
What happened in 2001?
Operation enduring freedom commences. USS Enterprise launched first strike of war in retaliation to the terrorist attack.
State the mission of naval logistics
To move and sustain forces at great distances from shores to help the forward presence component of our military strategy
State the importance of planning to Naval Operations
They produce a concept of operation that include the commander’s estimate, deciding possible course of action, preparation of the mission statement and it’s execution strategy, situation analysis and formulation of the commander’s intent
Describe reconnaissance/surveillance
It includes the search for and interception, recording, and analysis of radiated electromagnetic energy used in support of military operations and tasks
Describe antisubmarine warfare
It it used to located and destroy submarines
Describe amphibious assault
It involves the taking of an area of land where the land and sea meet
Describe logistics support
Transport of troops, personnel, and cargo or equipment where needed by the military
Describe search and rescue
Naval aircraft and helicopters may be assigned to search and rescue of downed, stranded or disabled military operation personnel either by land or sea
Describe mine warfare
The use of ships, submarines and helicopters to locate and destroy enemy mines
What the name of the first aircraft carrier?
USS Langley
What was the first jet powered naval aircraft?
FH-1 Phanton
Who was the first naval aviator in space?
Alan Shepard
Discuss the duties, responsibilities , and significant accomplishments in the history of the office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Responsible for recommendations applicable to the development of effective leadership and training at all enlisted levels and to the attainment of high standards of conduct and general appearance within the enlisted community
When was the sailor’s creed developed?
In 1993
When were the navy’s core values developed?
October 13, 1775
What is the oldest US navy commissioned vessel?
USS constitution
When is the Navy’s birthday?
13 October, 1775
Discuss the conditions the led to the formation of the U.S navy
The continental congress felt forced to act as a provisional government for the colonies so they issued money, established postal service and created a continental navy
Describe the history behind the hand salute
It was customary for knights dressed in armor to raise their visors to friends for the purpose of identification.
Discuss the courtesy behind saluting the ensign
Each person in the naval service, coming on board a ship of the Navy, must salute the national ensign, as well as when passing the ensign being carried in military formation.
Describe the courtesy behind dipping the ensign
Naval vessels dip the ensign to answer a salute, they never salute first
Describe the history behind a gun salute
gun salutes are used to honor individuals, nations, and certain national holidays
What are side boys
When required for attending the side, the required number of side boys will be on deck in the uniform of the day. They are stationed on either side of the route across the quarterdeck taken by arriving and departing high-ranking officers or civilian officials who are making official calls to the ship
Describe the courtesy rendered during colors and /or the national anthem in ranks
You will be called to attention or order arms
Describe the courtesy rendered during colors and /or the national anthem in uniform but not in ranks
Fave the colors and give the hand salute
Describe the courtesy rendered during colors and /or the national anthem if you are driving a vehicle
Stop and sit at attention but do not salute
Describe the courtesy rendered during colors and /or the national anthem if you are a passenger in a boat
Remain at attention, seated or standing. The boat officer or coxswain salutes for the boat.
Describe the courtesy rendered during colors and /or the national anthem in civilian clothes
Face colors at attention and salute by placing your right hand over heart
Describe ensign
Flag that represents freedom to the world
Describe national flag
Flag that symbolizes a country
Describe navy flag
Official flag for the U.S navy
Describe Union Jack
Rectangular blue part of the United States flag containing the starts
