Naval Heritage Flashcards
1
Q
3 Circumstances that led to the US Navy
A
- After the revolutionary war the continental navy and marine corps were
disbanded - 1794 six frigates were commissioned to protect american merchants
against pirates - APR 30th 1798 department of the navy was established
2
Q
7 principles of planning naval operations
A
- Relevance
- Clarity
- Timeliness
- Flexibility
- Participation
- Resources
- Coordination
3
Q
Discuss the mission of the navy
A
- P-roject
- C-ontrol
- P-resence
4
Q
Who is RADM Ben Morrell?
A
Father of The Seabees
5
Q
Who is CMA3 Shields?
A
First Seabee to receive the medal of honor; (vietnemese, Dong Zoai)
6
Q
Who is SW2 Stethem?
A
Purple Heart and bronze star; Hijacking
7
Q
Navy Birthday
A
OCT 13, 1775
8
Q
Seabees Birthday
A
MAR 5 1942
9
Q
How many Seabees served in WWII
A
325,000
10
Q
What is the CEC and when was it established?
A
Established in 1867- Responsible for planning, construction, and public works
functions at navy and marine corps bases world wide
