NAVY HISTORY Flashcards

1
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What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy?

A

13 October 1775

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2
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The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels to start the Navy?

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Two (Remember, second continental congress. Two vessels. They’re both the number 2)

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3
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During the Revolutionary War and into the 19th century, naval vessels were grouped into three major categories what were they?

A
  1. Ships of the line 64 to 100 guns
  2. Frigates 28 to 44 guns
  3. Sloops-of-war 10 to 20 guns
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4
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What type of ships did privateers typically sail?

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Schooners (Shoo shoo, I need my privacy)

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5
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What ship was the first warfare submarine?

A

The Turtle

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6
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What ship had the distinction of being the U.S. Navy’s first Flagship?

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The USS Alfred

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7
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What country was the first to recognize the “Stars and Stripes”?

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France (Stars and Stripes are a “Francy” name for the flag.) Quiberon Bay

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8
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John Paul Jones is famous for his victory over what ship?

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The HMS Serapis (John Paul jones was covered in “Sarah’s piss”)

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9
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The Alfred had was the first to hoist the “ Flag of Freedom” and was hoisted by who?

A

John Paul Jones

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10
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The Navy’s first warship to use steam

A

USS Demologos

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11
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The_____ with France, 1798 - 1801, was entirely a naval war

A

“Quasi War”

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12
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On August 19, 1812, Captain Isaac Hull aboard the

USS Constitution defeated the British frigate Guerriere and the USS Constitution earned its nickname ____________.

A

“Old Ironsides”

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13
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How many ships did the British lose to privateers?

A

2,000

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14
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Who was president when the DON was established?

A

John Adams

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15
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When did the expression, “millions for defense but not one cent for tribute”, originate?

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During the Quasi War

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16
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Who led the naval forces into Tripoli harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia.

A

Stephen Decatur

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17
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Which of the following Great Lakes did captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron cutting British supply lines?

A

Lake Erie

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18
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Which ship was one of the first ships of the line?

A

North Carolina

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19
Q

What is the Naval Act of 1794?

A

Order that six frigates be built and created the USN

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20
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Discuss the career and significant accomplishments of MCPON Black

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First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

Was aboard during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941

Established the 3rd silver star above the gold anchor on the MCPON’s collar and cap devices

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21
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What was MCPON Black’s impact on enlisted sailors?

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He changed the seniority structure in the enlisted ranks, based on the number of years a man holds in rate than on his particular rating.

(BM’s were senior to all other rates)

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22
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When and why was the Sailor’s Creed developed?

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It was written by a Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panel in 1993 at the direction of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Frank Kelso.

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23
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When were the current Navy Core Values developed?

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Adopted by CNO Admiral Kelso in 1992

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24
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What were the six original frigates of the Navy?

A
President
United States
Chesapeake
Constitution
Congress
Constellation
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25
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What was the first ship named after an enlisted person?

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USS Osmond Ingram (DD225)

He was the first enlisted man killed in action in WW1

26
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What are the six areas that comprise the Naval Doctrine?

W. I. L. C. O. P.

A
Naval Warfare
Naval Intelligence
Naval Operations
Naval Logistics
Naval Planning
Naval Command and Control
27
Q

What happened in the Barbary Wars?

A

LT Stephen Decatur and 84 seamen slipped into the harbor at Tripoli on Feb 16, 1804, and burned down the captured frigate USS Philadelphia

28
Q

What happened in the War of 1812?

A

The British were forcing Americans to serve in the British Navy as seamen.

29
Q

What happened with the Voyage of the Great White Fleet?

A

Dec 16, 1907, the Great White Fleet left Hampton Roads VA,

It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons

for around the world cruise to show the flag.

It showed the strength of the Navy

30
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What happened with the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

A

A.K.A Hawaii Operations/Operation Z

It was an unannounced military strike conducted by the Japanese Navy against the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec 7 1941

This was the cause of of the U.S entering WWII

31
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What happened with the Battle of Coral Sea?

A

May 7-8 1942

opposing fleets didn’t see each other during combat?

Fought by aircraft that were launched by carriers.

It saved Australia from being invaded by the Japanese

32
Q

What was Operation Enduring Freedom?

A

The war in Afghanistan from Oct 2001-Dec 2014

33
Q

State the three levels of war?

A

Strategic, Operational, Tactical

34
Q

What happened with the Battle of Normandy?

A

6 june 1944
D-day
Largest amphibian assault in history

35
Q

What happened with the Battle of Midway?

A

June 3-5 1942, Midway was the turning point of the Pacific war. The Americans knew what was coming because of the broken codes, and Admiral Nimitz positioned his 3 carriers, the Hornet, Enterprise, and Yorktown out of Japanese reconnaissance range.

36
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What happened with the Battle of Iwo Jima?

A

The amphibious invasion of the Iwo during WWII happened from the need for a base near the Japanese coast. It lasted 5 weeks with the fiercest and bloodiest fighting of the War in the Pacific of WWII

37
Q

What is significant about the USS Nautilus?

A

It is the worlds first operational nuclear-powered submarine. It was the first vessel to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on Aug 3rd 1958

38
Q

What happened with the USS Forrestal Fire?

A

On July 29 1967 there was a devastating fire and series of chain-reaction explosions that was caused by an unusual electrical anomaly discharged a Zuni rocket on the flight deck

39
Q

What happened to the USS Cole?

A

The ship was attack on Oct 12, 2000 while harbored and refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden

40
Q

First MCPON and rate

A

Delbert black
Gunners mate
13jan1967

41
Q

Battle of coral sea

A

7-8 may 1942
Broke japanese code
Carriers launched all planes
Strategic setback for japanese

42
Q

Battle of leyte gulf

A

23 october 1944
Largest US Naval Battle in History
300 US Ships, 67 plus Japanese Ships
Cut off japans forces from its main source of supplies

43
Q

WHAT DATE IS OBSERVED AS THE OFFICIAL ANNIVERSAY OF THE SEABEES?

A

5 MARCH 1942

44
Q

WHO IS THE FATHER OF THE SEABEES?

A

ADMIRAL BEN MOREELL

45
Q

Who said “damn the torpedoes full speed ahead’

A

ADML David Farragut (the first ADML) Aug 5, 1864

46
Q

What is the Navy’s Mission

A

To project sea power detour aggression and win wars.

47
Q

When is the Marine Corps Birthday?

A

November 10, 1775

48
Q

1st female CPO

A

Loretta Perfectus Walsh

49
Q

First female master chief of the Navy?

A

Anna Der-Vartanian

50
Q

CPO B-day

A

April 1, 1893

51
Q

Corpsman B-Day

A

17 June 1898

52
Q

Two most significant dates in the Navy?

A

Birth: 13 Oct 1775
Midaway: 4 June 1942

53
Q

Ships of Continental Navy

A

Providence, Lexington, Bonhomme Richard

54
Q

1st Commander in Chief?

A

Esek Hopkins

55
Q

1st amphibious operation?

A

New Providence Island

56
Q

John Paul Jones commanded what ship?

A

USS Ranger (later Bonhomme Richard)

57
Q

Gave recognition to American flag, but not stars and stripes?

A

Dutch

58
Q

“I have not yet begun to fight”

A

John Paul Jones

59
Q

Civil War developed what 2 famed ironclads?

A

USS Merrimack (renamed virginia), USS Monitor (called “cheese box on a raft”.

60
Q

1st Sub attack in Naval History?

A

CSS Hunley Vs USS Housatonic