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What was the first naval ship commissioned after an enlisted man?
USS Ingram (DD 255) commissioned 28 FEB 1919 , and he was the first enlisted man killed in WW1
what are the six areas of Naval Doctrine?
Warfare, Intelligence, Operations, Logistics, Planning, Command and Control
What was the first warship named after a woman?
USS Higbee (DD 806) Commissioned 27 JAN 1945 and she was the superintendent of Navy Nurse Corps 1911-1922
How many gun salutes are given for
Head of Foreign States- 21 Admiral - 17 Vice Admiral -15 Rear Admiral-13 Commodore- 11
What is “dipping the ensign”
How merchant ships salute the ensign
Gun salutes are fired in intervals of how many seconds?
5
What three classes of naval vessels existed at the inception of the Navy
Frigates, Ships of the Line, and Sloops of War
Battle of Coral Sea
7-8 May 1942, Ended Japanese advances in the Pacific. First battle fought by air…ships never saw each other.
Voyage of the Great White Fleet
16 December 1907, First forward deployment of US Naval Ships
Battle of Normandy
6 June 1944, Largest amphibious Operation in history.
Battle of Midway
3-5 June 1945, Ended Japanese initiatives in the Pacific
Guadalcanal
13-15 November 1942, First offensive action in the battle for the Pacific
Battle of Leyte Gulf
23 October 1944, Japanese Navy was virtually destroyed in three sea-air battles
When is the Navy Birthday?
13 October 1775
What are the three levels of war?
Tactical Operational and Strategic
What is the role of the Commander in Chief and who currently holds the title?
Barack Obama, and POTUS, leader of Armed Forces.
Who is currently SECDEF
Mr. Chuck Hagel
Who is SECNAV
Mr. Ray Mabus
Who is current CNO
Adm. Greenert
How many type commanders are there?
Nine
What is the title of the nine enlisted advisors to TYCOM
Force Master Chief
Who is Boxer’s TYCOM
SURFPAC
Who is Boxer’s CMC
CMC Ruane
What is the minimum amount of personnel needed for a command to have a CMC
250
