101 Navy Expeditionary History and Organization Fundamentals

Question 1

101.1 Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the U.S. Navy

Answer 1

Britain held superiority at sea, from which they threatened to clog up the colonies trade which would have wrecked havoc on the seaside settlements. Merchants were also susceptible to acts of piracy. President George Washington, and the continental congress, approved the purchase and outfitting of two frigates.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Readiness, flexibility, self sustainability, and mobility.

Question 3

101.3 When is the U.S. Navy birthday?

Answer 3

October 13, 1775

Question 4

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

Answer 4

During WWII the civilian laborers being used were unable to resist military attack, doing so would label them as Guerrillas. Rear Admiral Ben Moreell proposed the solution of activating and organizing Navy Construction Units. Coined their official motto, Construimus Batuimus (we build, we fight).

Question 5

101.5 Discuss the significance of March 5, 1942 as it pertains to the Seabees.

Answer 5

It is the date that official permission was granted to use the name “Seabee” and the day that is celebrated as their birthday.

Question 6

101.6a Discuss the importance of the following conflict as it relates to Naval History: Battle of Coral Sea

Answer 6

Battle of Coral Sea: May 4, 1942 was the first major challenge since Pearl Harbor. This was the first battle where you could not see your enemy. The battle was fought carrier to carrier by airplanes. We lost the USS Lexington. This fight prevented Australia from falling into Japanese hands.

Question 7

101.6b Discuss the importance of the following conflict as it relates to Naval History: Invasion of Normandy.

Answer 7

Invasion of Normandy: June 6, 1944 was the largest amphibious landing in history. Seabees were amongst the first to go ashore. More than a million allied troops landed on the beaches by July 4th thanks to the efforts of the Seabees.

Question 8

101.6c Discuss the importance of the following conflict as it relates to Naval History: Battle of Midway.

Answer 8

Battle of Midway: June 4, 1942 was a turning point for the war in the Pacific. The Japanese were fed false information over a known crack code. Instead of taking us by surprise, we turned the tables and ambushed them in Midway. We sank four carriers and one cruiser, and destroyed over 200 airplanes, severely depleting Japan’s war fighting effort. This was the beginning of the end for the Rising Sun Empire.

Question 9

101.7 Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Navy Divers.

Answer 9

Following Germany’s 1940 Blitzkrieg across Europe, there was a need for teams that were able to effectively clear unexploded ordnances both on land and at sea. Americans trained with the British UXO in 1941, bringing back what they had learned and created; Mine Recovery School, known today as EOD.

Question 10

101.8a Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV).

Answer 10

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV): The Honorable Carlos Del Toro. He is responsible for the policies and controls of the Department of the Navy, including its organization, administration, functioning, and efficiency. Goals are to organize, train, equip, prepare, and maintain Naval and Marine Corps operations.

Question 11

101.8b Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).

Answer 11

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO): Admiral Michael Gilday. He is responsible for determining the current and future requirements of the Navy in regards to manpower, material, weapons, facilities and services.

Question 12

101.8c Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON).

Answer 12

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON): MCPON James Honea. He is the most senior enlisted member of the Navy and answers to the CNO regarding all matters pertaining to the welfare, health, job satisfaction, morale, utilization, and training of enlisted personnel in order to promote traditional standards of good order and discipline.

Question 13

101.8d Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Fleet Master Chief (FLTCM).

Answer 13

Fleet Master Chief (FLTCM): USFF FLTCM John Perryman. He keeps the Fleet Commander aware of existing or potential situations as well as procedures and practices which affect the mission, readiness, welfare and morale of Sailors within the command.

Question 14

101.8e Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Force Master Chief (FORCM).

Answer 14

Force Master Chief (FORCM): FORCM Tracy Hunt. He keeps the Force Commander aware of existing or potential situation as well as procedures and practices which affect the mission, readiness, welfare and morale of Sailors in the command.

Question 15

101.8f Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Commanding Officer (CO).

Answer 15

Commanding Officer (CO): NCHB-TEN CAPT Dawn Wynn. She is charge with the absolute responsibility for the safety, well-being, and efficiency of our command.

Question 16

101.8g Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Executive Officer (XO).

Answer 16

Executive Officer (XO): NCHB-TEN LCDR Jay McMurtrey. He is the direct representative of the CO. All orders issued by him carry the same affect as if issued by the CO. He is in charge of the Wardroom.

Question 17

101.8h Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: Command Master Chief (CMDCM).

Answer 17

Command Master Chief (CMDCM): NCHB-Ten CMDCM Derek Dye. He is the enlisted advisor to the command on the formulation and implementation of the policies that pertain to morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, and training of all enlisted personnel.

Question 18

101.8i Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: N-1 Admin Assistance Officer.

Answer 18

N-1 Admin Assistance Officer: NCHB-TEN LT Schewe. He handles administrative policies, procedures, and regulations within the command.

Question 19

101.8j Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: N-3 Operations Officer.

Answer 19

N-3 Operations Officer: NCHB-TEN LCDR Burks. He plans and executes all operations tasks to the command.

Question 20

101.8k Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: N-4 Supply Officer.

Answer 20

N-4 Supply Officer: NCHB-Ten LS1 Shultz. He is responsible for obtaining all required supplies.

Question 21

101.8l Discuss the following personnel including the roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: N-6 Communications Officer.

Answer 21

N-6 Communications Officer: NCHB-Ten BMC Ben Delano. He is responsible for the receipt, transmission, and internal distribution of all visual and electronic messages.

Question 22

101.9a State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC commands as applicable: Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC).

Answer 22

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC): They serve as the single functional command for the Navy’s expeditionary forces and is in charge of readiness, resources, manning, training and equipping their forces. These forces are organized to accomplish specific objects in other countries.

Question 23

101.9b State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC commands as applicable: Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces (MESF)

Answer 23

Maritime Expeditionary Security Forces (MESF): Establishes and maintains control of rivers and waterways for military and civil purposes, denies their use to hostile forces, and destroys waterborne hostile forces as needed. They combat sea based terrorism, transporting of weapons of mass destruction, hijacking, piracy, and human trafficking.

Question 24

101.9c State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC commands as applicable: Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

Answer 24

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD): Conducts counter IED operations, renders safe explosive hazards and disarms underwater explosives such as mines. EOD specialists can handle CBR and are the only military force that can both parachute from the air to reach distant targets or dive under the sea to disarm weapons.

Question 25

101.9d State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC commands as applicable: Naval Construction Force (NCF).

Answer 25

Naval Construction Force (NCF): Provides a wide range of construction support to operating forces, including roads, bridges, bunkers, air fields, and logistics bases. They also provide responsive support disaster recovery operations, perform civic action projects to improve relations with other nations, and provide anti-terrorism and force protection for personnel and construction projects.

Question 26

101.9e State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC commands as applicable: Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command (NEIC).

Answer 26

Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command (NEIC): Provides tactical indications, warnings, and force protection intelligence which enables the Navy and Joint Commanders to conduct missions across the full spectrum of expeditionary operations.

Question 27

101.9f State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for the following NECC commands as applicable: Navy Expeditionary Logistics (NAVELSG).

Answer 27

Navy Expeditionary Logistics (NAVELSG): Provides combat service support, with both active duty and reserve components, through logistics operations, which include port operations, fuel distribution, postal operations and air cargo missions.

Question 28

102.10 State the mission and capabilities of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command (ECRC).