Sail Through History: A Navy History and Heritage Q&A

What major events led to the establishment of the Navy and the Department of the Navy? Barbary corsair attacks on American merchant ships and French seizures of American merchant ships What were two of the greatest contributions Thomas Truxton made to the Navy? Produced the most notable victor...

Ultimately the U.S. submarine fleet sunk what percentage of all Japanese merchant shipping? greater than 50% What U.S. naval force sank more than half of Japan's merchant fleet? Submarine Force What is the name of the war plan that guided American strategy in the Pacific Campaign? War Plan ...

What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy? A. 5 Sep 1774 B. 13 Oct 1775 C. 4 Jul 1776 D. 14 Feb 1778 13 Oct 1775 The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels? A. Eight B. Six C. Four D. Two Two Which of the following were naval vessel...

Who wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History," which influenced the development of the modern Navy? Alfred T. Mahan

Discuss the duties, responsibilities, and significant accomplishments in the history of the MCPON. Reports on matters of enlisted affairs to CNO and Congress Responsible for policies, instructions, and guidance 15 in history Resposible for the Ombudsman program Discuss the career and significa...

Common in all changes of command is/are the following:-The relieving officer stating, "I relieve you, sir.", -The relieved officer stating, "I stand relieved." During burial at sea ceremonies, the ______________.-ship comes to a stop (if possible) and the ensign is flown at half-mast -hon...

What 3 Navy vessels existed at the inception of the Navy? Ships of the Line Frigates Sloops of War

When did a United States vessel receive its first gun salute, recognizing it as an independent nation? 16 November 1776 The term sick bay originated from ______________. the rounded stern of the ship, which resembled the shape of a bay, where sick people were placed Close aboard is identified ...

Naval Heritage Discuss the duties, responsibilities, and significant accomplishments in the history of the office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy. The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy is a unique non-commissioned rate of the United States Navy, which has with it the pay g...

______________ commanded the South Sea Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. This sixvessel expedition surveyed South Pacific islands, charted continental coastlines, proved Antarctica is a continent, and collected natural history and ethnological specimens that formed the basis of the Smiths...

Three major classes of warship that existed at the inception of the navy Ships of the line Frigates Sloops of war Oldest US Navy commissioned vessel USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" launched on October 21,1797 Navy's Birthday October 13, 1775 First Navy ship named after an enlisted man O...

What are the Navy's core values? Honor, Courage, and Commitment What is the 1st General Order? To take charge of this post and all government property in view. What is the 2nd General Order? To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always alert and observing everything that takes place w...

Which types of naval assets did the Navy add to accommodate its transition to littoral and other missions during the mid-1990's? Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and F/A18 E/F strike fighters One of the most significant changes in the Navy in the mid-1990's was a transition from a blue water n...

What did the Union naval blockade of the Confederacy accomplish? it captured transport vessels,creating acute supply shortages What was the purpose of founding the U.S. Naval Institute? C. To provide an avenue for senior officer advancement D. To provide an opportunity for officers to debate ...