NAVY and SEABEE Flashcards
What was Ben Moreel’s job title?
Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Yards and Docks
When is the Navy’s Birthday?
13 OCT 1775
When is the Seabee’s Birthday?
05 MAR 1942
What are the three maritime services?
Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard
What are the Navy’s & Marine Corps qualities?
Flexibility, Readiness, Self-Sustainability, and Mobility
325,000 Seabee’s, 111 airstrips, 441 piers, 2,558 ammunition mags, hospitals built for 70,000, and a 5,000ft airstrip in 20 days was during what war and where?
WWII in Espiritu Santo
A) positioned causeways for a beach assault under enemy fire
B) Built a 35 day airstrip in 16 days under enemy fire and air raids
What are the names of these accomplishments and what war were they completed in?
A) Inchon Landing
B) Wonson
They were done during the Korean war
Built airfields for the Marines, and also built schools, hospitals, utilities systems and roads. Who, when, and where did this happen?
The first full battalion, on 07 MAY 1965, in Chu Lai during the Vietnam War
The development and construction of the United States Naval Communications Station on Diego Garcia was a contribution after what war?
This was a contribution post Vietnam War
Who was the first Seabee to be awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic defense of a special forces camp in Doug Zoai, Vietnam?
CM3 Marvin Shields
Who was brutally tortured and killed by terrorists while returning home on a commercial flight from Beruit, Lebanon? What was he awarded?
SW2 Robert Stethem. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, also he has a ship named after him.
How many rates make up the Seabees?
What are they?
There are 7 rates that make up the Seebees
Engineering Aide (EA) Steel Worker (SW) Construction Mechanic (CM) Builder (BU) Utilitiesman (UT) Construction Electrician (CE) Equipment Operator (EO)
Who performs construction surveying, drafting, planning, estimating and quality control?
What company do they belong to?
EA
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
Who performs maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive, material handling, and construction equipment?
What company do they belong to?
CM
ALFA COMPANY
Who performs construction, maintenance, and repair of wood, concrete and concrete pavement?
What company do they belong to?
BU
CHARLIE COMPANY
