101. Naval Heritage Fundamentals Flashcards
Discuss the duties, responsibilities, and significant accomplishments in the history of the office of the MCPON
The MCPON is the most senior enlisted member of the Navy.
He is appointed by the CNO to be the spokesperson to address the issues of enlisted personnel.
He is the senior enlisted advisor to the CNO and CNP.
In 1988, the MCPON’s spouse was made Ombudsman-at-Large to represent enlisted spouses.
The billet of MCPON is protocol equivalent to a vice admiral.
Discuss the career and significant accomplishments of MCPON Black, and his impact on enlisted Sailors.
On 13 January 1967, GMCM Black was appointed as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor, the position that would eventually become MCPON.
Discuss when and why the Sailor’s Creed was developed.
The current version was a product of Blue Ribbon Recruit Training panels in 1993 at the direction of Admiral Frank Kelso.
It was revised in 1994 and 1997 to be more inclusive.
Discuss when and why the current Navy Core Values were developed.
It was adopted by CNO Admiral Frank Kelso in 1992.
What three major classes of warships existed at the inception of the Navy?
Ships of the line
Frigates
Sloops of war
Discuss the initial six frigates and the impact to the development of the Navy
They were authorized by the Naval Act of 1794 at a total cost of $688,888.
Their intent was to be powerful enough to engage any British or French frigates but fast enough to evade any ships of the line.
Chesapeake, Constitution, President, United States, Congress, Constellation
What is the oldest US Navy commissioned vessel?
USS Constitution
What date is the Navy’s birthday?
13 October 1775
Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy.
Created by the Continental Congress in response to increasing tax laws and the denial of Colonists’ statement of rights by the British.
What is the first ship to be named after an enlisted person?
USS Osmond Ingram (DD 255). Named after the first enlisted man to be killed in action during WWI.
What are the ships that have been named after enlisted people?
USS Osmond Ingram
USS The Sullivans
USS Cole
USS Benfold
USS Stetham
USS MCFaul
USS Oscar Austin
USS Pinkney
Discuss the histories and occasions of: Hand Salute
Likely originated from when men in armor raised their hand to lift their visor.
Discuss the histories and occasions of: Saluting the Ensign
Salute the ensign upon coming aboard or going ashore.
Salute when passing the ensign.
Discuss the histories and occasions of: Dipping the Ensign
Merchant ships “salute” Navy ships by dipping their ensigns. When passing, the merchant ship will lower their ensign to half mast. The Navy ship will lower the ensign for a few seconds and raises it, after which the merchant ship will raise their ensign.
Discuss the histories and occasions of: Gun Salute
Back in the day it took upwards of 20 minutes to load cannons so the ship that fired a gun salute was making themselves vulnerable, therefore it is given as a friendly gesture to allied ships.
