NAVAL HERITAGE FUNDAMENTALS Flashcards
Gun salutes
21
George Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, to honor heads of foreign states
Gun salutes
Fired at intervals of (5) seconds, always in odd numbers
Gun salutes
17
Admiral (ADM) and 4-star flag officers (General)
Gun salutes
15
Vice Admiral (VADM) and 3-star flag officers (Lieutenant General)
Gun salutes
13
Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM) and 2-star flag officers (Major General)
Gun salutes
11
Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML) and 1-star flag officers (Brigadier General)
Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):
8
O-9/10
Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):
6
O-7/8
Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):
4
O-5/6
Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):
2
O-4/below
Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):
CO and all those rating a substitute gets a ?
‘stinger’
The original six frigates of the Navy
CONSTITUTION
CONSTELLATION
CONGRESS
CHESAPEAKE
UNITED STATES
PRESIDENT
What is the first ship named after an enlisted person?
And when?
USS OSMOND INGRAM (DD 255)
1) First Enlisted person killed in World War I,
2) KIA when the USS CASS
- What other ships have been named after enlisted sailors?
USS Black (DDG119) MCPON Black; First MCPON
USS Pinkney (DDG 91) PO1 William Pinkey; Navy Cross
USS HILL (DE-141) Chief Edwin Hill; MOH recipient
USS Scott (DE-214) PO1 Robert Scott; MOH recipient
USS Cole (DDG 67) Sergeant Darrell Cole; MOH recipient
Discuss the career and accomplishments of MCPON Black
When he severd?
Established channel for input from the enlisted force to their senior leadership
First MCPON from Jan. 13, 1967 to Apr. 1, 1971
Discuss when and why the sailor’s creed was developed.
Written under direction of?
CNO ADM Frank Kelso in 1993
Sailor’s Creed
The word ‘Bluejacket’ was replaced with?
‘Navy’ by (then) CNO ADM Jeremy Boorda in 1994
‘my superiors’ was replaced with?
‘those appointed over me’ in 1997
*Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed
Honor
Integrity
Honesty
Fairness
Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed
Courage
personal/moral fortitude to do what is right… even when no one is looking;
Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed
Commitment
obligations and loyalties
What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy
Frigates
Carried 28-44 guns
Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed
Prior to these, Core Values were?
Tradition
Integrity
Professionalism
Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed
Adopted the current values?
WHEN AND BY WHO?
in 1992, MCPON Hagan from the US Marine Corps
What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy
Ships of the Line (SOTL)
Largest, carried 64-100 guns
What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy
Sloops of War
small sailing ships carried 10-20 guns
Discuss the original six frigates and their importance to the Navy
Thomas Jefferson asked President George Washington to convince Congress to authorize the purchase of six frigates
What is the oldest US Navy commissioned vessel?
US Ship (USS) CONSTITUTION: “Old Ironsides”
Built from 1794-97
Made of Southern Live Oak
What date is the Navy’s Birthday?
October 13th, 1775
National Flag
White
Represents the purity of our intent in making this, our constitutional republic
State and discuss the six areas of Naval Doctrine
What are six areas of Naval Doctrine?
Naval Warfare
Naval Intelligence
Naval Operations
Naval Logistics
Naval Planning
Naval Command and Control
National Flag
Red
represents the blood we shed to make the USA
Define the following term.
National Flag
Flag flown to represent a national government
50 stars for each of the states
13 stripes for the original 13 colonies
National Flag
Blue
Represents the ocean we crossed to escape England’s tyranny
Discuss the historical relationship between the Navy/Marine Corps team
MARINE BD?
Have relied on one another for their strengths.
Remains a part of the Department of the Navy due to DOD budgeting legislation.
The Marine Core Birthday is November 10th, 1775
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
Attack on Pearl Harbor
7 Dec 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor.
Brought USA into World War II.
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
Battle of Coral Sea
8 May 1942
Pacific first battle fought exclusively by aircraft launched from Carriers (CV), Japanese and US fleets never saw each other during the battle
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
Battle of Normandy
6 Jun 1944
largest ever amphibious assault
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
Battle of Midway
6 Jun 1942,
Turning point of the war
Japanese forces in losing (4) CVs
US only lost (1) - USS YORKTOWN (CV5)
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
Battle of Leyte Gulf
23 – 26 Oct 1944
Three connected sea-air battles
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Became oldest ship in the Navy’s active fleet
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
USS STARK (FFG 31) Attack
7 May 1987
First and only successful anti-ship missile attack
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
USS COLE (DDG 67)
12 Oct 2000
Two men aboard a small craft approached ship and exploded 4-700lbs of explosives; blew a 40’ hole in the side
Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts
September 11, 2001 Attacks
4 commercial planes hijacked, (3) successfully attempted to fly into several US targets – Pentagon & World Trade Center (x2); ~3000 killed
State the three levels of war
Strategic level
Operational level
Tactical level
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
Commander in Chief (POTUS)
Vice POTUS
HONORABLE JOE BIDEN
Vice POTUS: HONORABLE KAMILA HARRIS
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
SECDEF
HONORABLE LLOYD AUSTIN
Defense advisor to POTUS
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
SECNAV
HONORABLE CARLOS DEL TORO
Responsible for policies and control of DoN
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
CNO
ADM MICHAEL GILDAY
Principal advisor to POTUS and SECNAV
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
PACOM
PACIFIC COMMAND
HQ: Aiea, Hawaii, United States
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
FORCM
FORCE MASTER CHIEF JASON HAKA
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
FLTCM
FLT MASTER CHIEF JAMES TOCORZIC
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
Fleet Commander, who are they and responsibilities
PACFLT: ADM SAMUEL PAPARO
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
TYCOM
VADM KENNETH WHITESELL
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
ISIC
RDML ROBERT CHADWICK, CSG-9
Discuss and identify each of the following positions:
MCPON
MCPON JAMES HONEA
USN senior enlisted member
-advisor to CNO and CNP
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
EUCOM
EUROPEAN COMMAND
HQ: Germany
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
SOUTHCOM
SOUTHERN COMMAND
HQ: Miami, Florida, United States
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
NORTHCOM
NORTHERN COMMAND
HQ: Colorado, United States
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
SOCOM
SPECIAL OPS COMMAND
HQ: Tampa, Florida, United States
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
STRATCOM
STRATEGIC COMMAND
HQ: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:
TRANSCOM
TRANSPORTATION COMMAND
HQ: Stuttgart, Germany
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
2nd FLT
HQ: Norfolk, VA
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
3rd FLT
HQ: San Diego, CA
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
4th FLT
HQ: Mayport, FL
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
6th FLT
HQ: Gaeta, Italy
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
5th FLT
HQ: Manama, Bahrain
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
7th FLT
HQ: Yokosuka, Japan
The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:
10th FLT
HQ: Ft Meade, MD
Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the following personnel:
CO
CAPT SCHRUM
responsible for maintaining command in a maximum state of readiness for war
Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the following personnel:
XO
CAPT Kyle Aduskevich
heads of all training
Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the following personnel:
CMDCM/SEL/CSC
CMC ONEIL
Has direct access to CO on matters of welfare, morale, and living conditions of the crew
How many training teams?
6
Integrated training team (ITT)
Combat systems training teams(CSTT)
Propulsion Plant Drill Team(PPDT)
Damage Control training team(DCTT)
Anti-Terrorism Training Team(ATTT)
Medical Training Team(MTT)
TR SPECIFIC
CVN 71:
Fourth NIMITZ-class carrier
Commissioned 25 Oct 1986
CVN 71 Seal:
-Light gray blue (“Alice Blue”) Honors Mrs Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth, TR’s eldest daughter.
-Roosevelt means “field of roses” in Dutch
-Mooring line in outer ring has 58 strands; TR born in 1858
-“Qui Plantavit Curabit” is TR family motto, Latin for “He who has planted will preserve”
