Navy Expeditionary History

Question 1

Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy

Answer 1

Taxes, piracy and aggression with France

Question 2

When is the Navys birthday?

Answer 2

October 13th, 1775

Question 3

State the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support national policies.

Answer 3

The qualities are readiness, flexibility, self-sustainability and mobility, we use these qualities to safeguard vital national interests

Question 4

Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees.

Answer 4

The Seabees were founded on the premise that experienced armed construction workers were critically needed in support of WWII

Question 5

What is the significance of March 5th, 1942

Answer 5

It is the Seabees birthday

Question 6

Discuss the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea.

Answer 6

The two opposing fleets never saw each other the battle was fought strictly with aircraft launched from carriers.

Question 7

Discuss the significance of the Invasion of Normandy.

Answer 7

The largest Amphibious operation in history