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What are the fundamental roles of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard in the implementation of the National Naval Strategy (NNS)? (Select All That Apply.) |
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- Secure strategic access and retain global freedom of action
- establish favorable security conditions
- secure the United States from direct attack
- strengthen existing and emerging alliances and partnerships
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Army Special Operations missions can include which of the following? (Select All That Apply.) |
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- major combat operations
- humanitarian assistance
- training of foreign militaries |
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The oldest tenet of airpower-centralized control and _____________ of aerospace forces, remains the keystone of success in modern warfare, and is critical to force effectiveness. |
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Ice Operations and Marine Environmental Protection fall under which role of the Coast Guard? |
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Upon a declaration of war or when so directed by the President, the Coast Guard may be transferred to and operate as a service of ___________________. |
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In the summer of 1940, under the leadership of Chief of Staff of the Army __________________, the Army began a large expansion designed to protect the U.S and the rest of the western hemisphere against any hostile European forces. |
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General George C. Marshall |
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Through which of the following strategies has the Navy adopted, which advanced the concept of combat operations in littoral waters? |
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"From the Sea" and later "Forward from the Sea" |
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Devised to survive on a potentially atomic battlefield, vertical envelopment enabled Marines to achieve which of the following? |
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Which of the following problems faced the newly created Air Force in 1947? (Select All That Apply.) |
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- transitioning from propeller-driven aircraft to jet aircraft
- establishing an organization adapted to air operations; modifying doctrine, strategy, and tactics to accommodate nuclear weapons
- arranging for support services |
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The Coast Guard has always served under the Secretary of the Treasury, reflecting its early historical mission. |
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The __________________ is a formal affair that promotes fellowship and esprit de corps and celebrates the conclusion of an important event. |
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Which of the following examples embodies Navy traditions and core values of honor, courage, and commitment? |
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all of the answers are correct
- can you go and do likewise?
- don't give up the ship
- surrender? I have not yet begun to fight |
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Promotions, re-enlistments, and retirements are ____________ ceremonies that recognize milestones in an individual Marines career |
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Which of the following are among Air Force customs, courtesies, and traditions designed to provide high morale? (Select All That Apply.) |
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- The Order of the Sword
- the Grog Bowl
- Dining-In, Dining-Out and Combat dining-In |
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______________ wrote the words to Semper Paratus while serving on board the Yamacraw in 1922? |
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Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck |
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What is the primary role of the United States Air Force? |
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provide prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations |
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Since ___________ the United States Marine Corps has served as an expeditionary force organized and trained to act in the National Security interest and carry out the National Military Strategy. |
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Which of the following are among Marine Corps customs, courtesies and traditions? (Select all that apply.) |
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- Dining-in and Mess Night
- Addressing Enlisted Marines
- Hail and Farewell
- Marine Corps Birthday Ball |
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Which of the following represents one of the marine Corps core values? |
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While it is appropriate and strongly recommended to greet a person by name and grade, if you are unsure of an enlisted Marine's name or grade, "Marine" is as appropriate as "Good morning, Sir," in the case of an officer. |
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Promotions and Re-enlistments are ceremonies requiring formation in this order. (a) Personal awards presented first, (b) Promotions second, and (c) Re-enlistments third. |
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The fallen comrade's toast at a mess night is the last toast to be given. |
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What is the role of the U.S. Armed Forces today? (Select All That Apply.) |
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- to train forces
- to organize forces
- to equip forces
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The Cooperative Strategy for the 21st Century Seapwer (CS21) is the application of maritime forces to support the ________________ . |
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The answer is NOT Navy and Coast Guard |
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The Marine Corps, in common interest with the Army, has the responsibility to develop _____________ for landing forces, tactics, techniques and equipment. |
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Simultaneous and parallel operations are the most effective use of aerospace power in producing which of the following? |
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shock, confusion, and paralysis within the adversary's system |
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The USCG performs 11 statutorily mandated missions, which are broken up into three distinct roles: Maritime Safety, Maritime Security and _________________. |
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Maritime Stewardship around the globe |
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In 1798, the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were created. |
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The participation of the _______________ in the amphibious assault at Saipan became an historic event as it represented the final and successful integration in the last branch of the U.S military. |
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Originating in the universities during the 10th Century where a widely dispersed student body gathered periodically to exchange ideas in a common atmosphere, military units of that period adopted the _______________. |
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