101 Navy Expeditionary History and Organization

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Recognizing the strategic importance of British resupply by sea during the American Revolutionary
War, General George Washington initiated America’s first sea-based offensive against the British.
- Washington’s armed vessels provided significant support to colonial efforts, demonstrating the value
of military operations at sea. The initial continental fleet assembled made up mostly of converted
merchantmen.
- As Congress continued to commission ships, notable leaders such as John Paul Jones helped to
develop a proud and capable Navy. It was not long before that force was able to capture the world’s
attention by displaying its ability to carry the fight overseas, far from American shores. However, After
the Revolutionary War the Continental Navy and was disbanded.
- In the 1790’s, another threat emerged, the seizure of U.S. merchant ships by predatory French
privateers and pirates from the Barbary coast.
- In 1794, however, Congress authorized the Department of War to construct six frigates, for the
protection of American merchantmen against the Barbary corsairs. Four years later, in response to
renewed aggression by France during its war against Great Britain, Congress finally established the
Department of the Navy.

Question 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

When is the U.S. Navy birthday?

Answer 3

13 October 1775

Question 4

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

Answer 4

The Navy’ Seabees were founded on the premise that experienced, armed construction workers were critically needed in the combat areas of World War II.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

SEABEES BIRTHDAY

Question 6

Discuss the importance of CORRAL SEA

Answer 6

Jointly under the command of Admiral F. J. Fletcher, the USS Lexington and USS Yorktown
launched 93 attack planes against the Japanese carriers Shoho, Shokaku, and Zuikaku. The Navy was able to sink one Japanese carrier, the Shoho and badly damage the other two. Australia had been saved from invasion due to the battle.

Question 7

Discuss the importance of midway

Answer 7

The Japanese had concentrated on the central Pacific with the intention of occupying Midway
Island. However, the four-carrier Japanese task force was met by a U.S. carrier force, included the
carriers USS Yorktown, USS Hornet, and USS Enterprise, plus Navy, Marine, and Army air units from
Midway.

Question 8

Discuss the importance of invation of normandy

Answer 8

• Occurring on 6 June 1944, the invasion was the largest amphibious operation in history assembling
  the greatest armada ever to carry out minesweeping, shore-bombardment, amphibious operations
  and the transport of supplies and troops.

Question 9

Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(EOD)

Answer 9

Navy EOD traces, their history back to the first group of volunteers selected to work with the famed
British UXO teams, following the initial German Blitzkrieg attacks in early 1940. In June 1941, these
veterans returned to form the first class in what was originally named the Mine Recovery School.

Question 10

Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Divers

Answer 10

Since the middle of the nineteenth century, the Navy has employed divers in salvage and repair of
ships, in construction work, and in military operations. Until 1912, U.S. Navy Divers rarely went below
60 feet of seawater

Question 11

discuss the roles of Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)

Answer 11

• Head of the Department of the Navy, responsible for, and has the authority necessary to conduct all
  affairs of the Department of the Navy.

Question 12

discuss the roles of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)

Answer 12

Senior military officer of the Department of the Navy, responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for
the command, utilization of resources, and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy
and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary.

Question 13

discuss the roles of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)

Answer 13

• The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) is the senior enlisted person in the Navy. The
  MCPON serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Navy, and as an advisor to the Chief of Naval
  Operations and to the Chief of Naval Personnel in matters dealing with enlisted personnel and their
  families

Question 14

discuss the roles of Fleet Master Chief

Answer 14

• Provides leadership to the enlisted force and advice commanders and commanding officers in
  partnership with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer in the dissemination and promotion of
  command policy and on enlisted matters that support mission accomplishment.

Question 15

discuss the roles of Force Master Chief

Answer 15

Provides leadership to the enlisted force and advice commanders and commanding officers in
partnership with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer in the dissemination and promotion of
command policy and on enlisted matters that support mission accomplishment.

Question 16

discuss the roles of Commanding Officer

Answer 16

The commanding officer’s responsibilities include the safe navigation of the ship and the condition
and appearance of the material and personnel.

Question 17

discuss the roles of Executive Officer

Answer 17

The aide or “executive” to the commanding officer. The XO is usually the next ranking line officer
aboard ship. As such, the XO is the direct representative of the commanding officer in maintaining the
general efficiency of the ship.

Question 18

discuss the roles of Command Master Chief (CMDMC)

Answer 18

Direct access to the Commanding Officer, is the voice and principal advisor for all enlisted matters
and personnel in the command.

Question 19

discuss the roles of N-1 Admin Assistance Officer

Answer 19

Directs administrative division or serves as executive assistant to operating head, performing
combination of administrative duties such as personnel administration, organization and methods,
space planning, work-progress reporting, and supervision of postal activities.

Question 20

discuss the roles of N-3 Operations Officer

Answer 20

• Assists in determining basis for decisions regarding selection, employment and control of operations
  systems. Assists in design of fleet and operational evaluations of new equipment, weapons systems
  and tactics and in interpretation of results of evaluations also assists in design, analysis and
  interpretation of results of fleet exercises.

Question 21

discuss the roles of N-4 Supply Officer

Answer 21

Administers receipt and issue of Navy-furnished materials to private contractor or naval activity.
Maintains records and systems to account for materials, supervises storage, preservation and control
of stock issues. Coordinates material delivery to needs of activity and may coordinate supply function
with other departments of activity. Recommends stock levels, including shop stores.

Question 22

discuss the roles of N-6 Communications Officer

Answer 22

Advises and assists staff, fleet, or force commanders by planning and administering
communications. Formulates communication plans and directives, maintains liaison with other
services and joint or allied commands on communication matters, enforces communication discipline,
assigns frequencies within allowances and maintains security of communications and
communications equipment.

Question 23

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC)

Answer 23

NECC serves as the single functional command for the Navy’s expeditionary.
- Their mission is organize, man, train, equip and sustain the Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces to
execute combat, combat support, and combat service support missions across the full spectrum of
naval, joint and combined operations which enables access from the sea and freedom of action
throughout the sea-to-shore and inland operating environments.

Question 24

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Coastal Riverine Force (CRS)

Answer 24

• CRF operates in harbors, rivers, bays, across the littorals and ashore. Comprised of units manned,
  trained, and equipped to conduct, port and harbor security, high-value unit security and escort,
  surveillance and reconnaissance, insertion and extraction of small units, and command and control
  for supporting assigned units.

Question 25

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Maritime Civil Affairs and Training Command (MCASTC)

Answer 25

MCASTC provides personnel, trains, equips and deploys U.S. Navy Sailors for a Task Force
Commander to establish and enhance relations between military forces, governmental and
nongovernmental organizations and the civilian populace

Question 26

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Answer 26

EODs mission is to locate, identify, render safe and explosively dispose of foreign and domestic
ordnance including conventional, chemical, biological, nuclear, underwater, and improvised type
devices enabling access during military operations in support of Carrier and Expeditionary Strike
Groups, Mine Countermeasures, Naval Special Warfare, and Army Special Forces

Question 27

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Naval Construction Force (NCF)

Answer 27

Provides a wide range of construction in support of operating forces, including roads, bridges,
bunkers, airfields and logistics bases; provides responsive support disaster recovery operations;
performs civic action projects to improve relations with other nations; and provides anti-terrorism and
force protection for personnel and construction projects

Question 28

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Naval Expeditionary Intelligence Command (NEIC)

Answer 28

Delivers flexible, capable and ready maritime expeditionary intelligence forces that respond rapidly
to evolving irregular warfare area intelligence requirements.

Question 29

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Naval Expeditionary Logistics (NAVELSG)

Answer 29

A vital enabler of Maritime Prepositioning Forces (MPF), Joint Logistics Over The Shore (JLOTS)
operations, and maritime forces ashore providing expeditionary cargo handling services for surface,
air, and terminal operations, tactical fueling, and ordnance handling/reporting in support of worldwide
Naval, Joint, interagency, and combined forces/organization.

Question 30

State the mission, capabilities, and projected operating areas for Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command (ECRC)

Answer 30

ECRC directly assists Individual Augmentee (IA) Sailors by ensuring they are properly uniformed
and equipped while coordinating with the Army to ensure they get the proper stateside training.
Training includes instruction in individual combat skills and specialized mission areas to help IAs
succeed in their mission and keep them as safe as possible while deployed.