NAVAL HERITAGE FUNDAMENTALS Flashcards

1
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Gun salutes

21

A

George Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, to honor heads of foreign states

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2
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Gun salutes

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Fired at intervals of (5) seconds, always in odd numbers

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3
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Gun salutes

17

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Admiral (ADM) and 4-star flag officers (General)

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4
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Gun salutes

15

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Vice Admiral (VADM) and 3-star flag officers (Lieutenant General)

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5
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Gun salutes

13

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Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM) and 2-star flag officers (Major General)

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Gun salutes

11

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Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML) and 1-star flag officers (Brigadier General)

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7
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Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):

8

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O-9/10

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Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):

6

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O-7/8

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9
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Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):

4

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O-5/6

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10
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Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):

2

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O-4/below

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11
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Bells (when crossing the quarterdeck):

CO and all those rating a substitute gets a ?

A

‘stinger’

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12
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The original six frigates of the Navy

A

CONSTITUTION
CONSTELLATION
CONGRESS
CHESAPEAKE
UNITED STATES
PRESIDENT

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13
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What is the first ship named after an enlisted person?

And when?

A

USS OSMOND INGRAM (DD 255)

1) First Enlisted person killed in World War I,
2) KIA when the USS CASS

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14
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  • What other ships have been named after enlisted sailors?
A

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

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15
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Discuss the career and accomplishments of MCPON Black

When he severd?

A

Established channel for input from the enlisted force to their senior leadership

First MCPON from Jan. 13, 1967 to Apr. 1, 1971

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16
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Discuss when and why the sailor’s creed was developed.

Written under direction of?

A

CNO ADM Frank Kelso in 1993

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17
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Sailor’s Creed

The word ‘Bluejacket’ was replaced with?

A

‘Navy’ by (then) CNO ADM Jeremy Boorda in 1994

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18
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‘my superiors’ was replaced with?

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‘those appointed over me’ in 1997

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19
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*Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed

Honor

A

Integrity
Honesty
Fairness

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20
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Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed

Courage

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personal/moral fortitude to do what is right… even when no one is looking;

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21
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Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed

Commitment

A

obligations and loyalties

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22
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What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy

Frigates

A

Carried 28-44 guns

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23
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Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed

Prior to these, Core Values were?

A

Tradition
Integrity
Professionalism

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24
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Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed

Adopted the current values?

WHEN AND BY WHO?

A

in 1992, MCPON Hagan from the US Marine Corps

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25
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What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy

Ships of the Line (SOTL)

A

Largest, carried 64-100 guns

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What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy

Sloops of War

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small sailing ships carried 10-20 guns

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27
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Discuss the original six frigates and their importance to the Navy

A

Thomas Jefferson asked President George Washington to convince Congress to authorize the purchase of six frigates

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28
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What is the oldest US Navy commissioned vessel?

A

US Ship (USS) CONSTITUTION: “Old Ironsides”
Built from 1794-97
Made of Southern Live Oak

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29
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What date is the Navy’s Birthday?

A

October 13th, 1775

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30
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National Flag

White

A

Represents the purity of our intent in making this, our constitutional republic

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31
Q

State and discuss the six areas of Naval Doctrine

What are six areas of Naval Doctrine?

A

Naval Warfare
Naval Intelligence
Naval Operations
Naval Logistics
Naval Planning
Naval Command and Control

32
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National Flag

Red

A

represents the blood we shed to make the USA

33
Q

Define the following term.

National Flag

A

Flag flown to represent a national government
50 stars for each of the states
13 stripes for the original 13 colonies

34
Q

National Flag

Blue

A

Represents the ocean we crossed to escape England’s tyranny

35
Q

Discuss the historical relationship between the Navy/Marine Corps team

MARINE BD?

A

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

36
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

Attack on Pearl Harbor

A

7 Dec 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor.
Brought USA into World War II.

37
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

Battle of Coral Sea

A

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

38
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

Battle of Normandy

A

6 Jun 1944
largest ever amphibious assault

38
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

Battle of Midway

A

6 Jun 1942,
Turning point of the war
Japanese forces in losing (4) CVs
US only lost (1) - USS YORKTOWN (CV5)

40
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

Battle of Leyte Gulf

A

23 – 26 Oct 1944
Three connected sea-air battles

41
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)

A

Became oldest ship in the Navy’s active fleet

42
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

USS STARK (FFG 31) Attack

A

7 May 1987
First and only successful anti-ship missile attack

43
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

USS COLE (DDG 67)

A

12 Oct 2000

Two men aboard a small craft approached ship and exploded 4-700lbs of explosives; blew a 40’ hole in the side

44
Q

Discuss the importance of the following events/conflicts

September 11, 2001 Attacks

A

4 commercial planes hijacked, (3) successfully attempted to fly into several US targets – Pentagon & World Trade Center (x2); ~3000 killed

45
Q

State the three levels of war

A

Strategic level
Operational level
Tactical level

46
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

Commander in Chief (POTUS)

Vice POTUS

A

HONORABLE JOE BIDEN

Vice POTUS: HONORABLE KAMILA HARRIS

47
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

SECDEF

A

HONORABLE LLOYD AUSTIN
Defense advisor to POTUS

48
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

SECNAV

A

HONORABLE CARLOS DEL TORO
Responsible for policies and control of DoN

49
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

CNO

A

ADM MICHAEL GILDAY
Principal advisor to POTUS and SECNAV

50
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

PACOM

A

PACIFIC COMMAND
HQ: Aiea, Hawaii, United States

51
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

FORCM

A

FORCE MASTER CHIEF JASON HAKA

52
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

FLTCM

A

FLT MASTER CHIEF JAMES TOCORZIC

53
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

Fleet Commander, who are they and responsibilities

A

PACFLT: ADM SAMUEL PAPARO

54
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

TYCOM

A

VADM KENNETH WHITESELL

55
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

ISIC

A

RDML ROBERT CHADWICK, CSG-9

56
Q

Discuss and identify each of the following positions:

MCPON

A

MCPON JAMES HONEA
USN senior enlisted member
-advisor to CNO and CNP

57
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

EUCOM

A

EUROPEAN COMMAND
HQ: Germany

58
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

SOUTHCOM

A

SOUTHERN COMMAND
HQ: Miami, Florida, United States

59
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

NORTHCOM

A

NORTHERN COMMAND
HQ: Colorado, United States

60
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

SOCOM

A

SPECIAL OPS COMMAND
HQ: Tampa, Florida, United States

61
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

STRATCOM

A

STRATEGIC COMMAND
HQ: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

62
Q

Abbreviation and location of each component commands for the following:

TRANSCOM

A

TRANSPORTATION COMMAND
HQ: Stuttgart, Germany

63
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

2nd FLT

A

HQ: Norfolk, VA

64
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

3rd FLT

A

HQ: San Diego, CA

65
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

4th FLT

A

HQ: Mayport, FL

66
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

6th FLT

A

HQ: Gaeta, Italy

67
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

5th FLT

A

HQ: Manama, Bahrain

68
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

7th FLT

A

HQ: Yokosuka, Japan

69
Q

The headquarters, location area of responsibility for the following:

10th FLT

A

HQ: Ft Meade, MD

70
Q

Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the following personnel:

CO

A

CAPT SCHRUM

responsible for maintaining command in a maximum state of readiness for war

71
Q

Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the following personnel:

XO

A

CAPT Kyle Aduskevich
heads of all training

72
Q

Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the following personnel:

CMDCM/SEL/CSC

A

CMC ONEIL

Has direct access to CO on matters of welfare, morale, and living conditions of the crew

73
Q

How many training teams?

A

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)

74
Q

TR SPECIFIC

CVN 71:

A

Fourth NIMITZ-class carrier
Commissioned 25 Oct 1986

75
Q

CVN 71 Seal:

A

-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”