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What are the duties and responsibilities of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy?

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Navy’s senior enlisted member; serves as senior enlisted representative of the Navy and as senior enlisted adviser to the CNO in all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families.

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Who was MCPON Black and what was his impact on enlisted Sailors?

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Master Chief Gunner’s Mate (GMCM) Black was appointed as the first Senior Enlisted Advisor on 13 January 1967. He counseled the highest Navy brass on problems associated with enlisted guidance, leadership, and policy. He is the only MCPON to never wear the MCPON rating badge.

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When and why was the Sailor’s Creed developed?

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The first version came from an idea in 1986 by Admiral James D. Watkins. The current version was a product of many Blue Ribbon Recruit Training Panels in 1993 at the direction of Admiral Frank B. Kelso II and has been revised twice; once in 1994 and again in 1997.

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What are the current Navy Core Values and when were they developed?

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Changed in 1993 under Admiral Kelso, focusing on personal morals and ethics, adapting the core values of the Marine Corps.

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What three major classes of warship existed at the inception of the Navy?

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  1. Ships of the Line: The largest battleships carrying 64 to 100 guns. 2. Frigates: Smaller cruisers carrying 28 to 44 guns. 3. Sloops of War: Small sailing warships carrying 10 to 20 guns.
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What were the original six frigates of the U.S. Navy?

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USS United States, USS Constellation, USS Constitution, USS Chesapeake, USS Congress, USS President. Authorized by the Naval Act of 1794.

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What is the oldest US Navy commissioned vessel?

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USS Constitution, also known as ‘Old Ironsides’, currently located in Boston Harbor.

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What date is the Navy’s birthday?

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October 13, 1775. The Marine Corps birthday is November 10, 1775.

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What conditions led to the formation of the U.S. Navy?

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The king of England allowed the colonies to trade only with England and imposed tax laws leading to ‘taxation without representation’. The Continental Congress created a Continental navy.

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What is the first ship named after an enlisted person?

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USS Osmond Ingram (DD 255), launched February 28, 1919. Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in action in World War I.

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What ships have been named after enlisted Sailors?

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USS Osmond Ingram, USS The Sullivans, USS Cole, USS Benfold, USS Stethem, USS McFaul, USS Oscar Austin, USS Pinkney.

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What is the origin of the hand salute?

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Probably originated when men in armor raised their helmet visors. Customarily given with the right hand, but a Sailor with an encumbered right arm may salute left-handed.

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What are the customs regarding saluting the Ensign?

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Sailors salute the national ensign when coming on board or leaving a ship and when passing by or passing the national ensign in military formation.

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What is ‘Dipping the Ensign’?

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Merchant ships salute Navy ships by lowering their national colors. Navy ships dip the ensign only to answer a salute.

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What is a Gun Salute?

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A national salute of 21 guns is fired on specific holidays and to honor the President. Salutes for naval officers vary by rank.

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What are Side Boys?

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A custom from the British Navy where the number of side boys depends on the rank of the officer being assisted.

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What are the courtesies rendered during Colors and/or the National Anthem?

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Morning and evening colors occur at 0800 and sunset. Sailors in uniform salute the ensign or music, while those in civilian clothes face the ensign.

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What are the six areas that comprise Naval Doctrine?

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  1. Warfare 2. Intelligence 3. Operations 4. Logistics 5. Planning 6. Command & Control.
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Define the term ‘Ensign’.

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A flag or banner as a military naval standard used to indicate nationality.

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What is the significance of the Spanish-American War?

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Began April 25, 1898, and ended August 12, 1898, resolving Cuban independence issues through the 1898 Treaty of Paris.

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What was the Voyage of the Great White Fleet?

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A journey from December 16, 1907, to February 22, 1909, demonstrating the Navy’s global operational capability.

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What happened during the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

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On December 7, 1941, a surprise attack by Japan killed 2,403 Americans and damaged or lost 17 ships.

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What was significant about the Battle of Coral Sea?

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Fought on May 7-8, 1942, it was the first carrier-to-carrier battle entirely with aircraft.

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What occurred during the Battle of Normandy?

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On June 6, 1944, Allied forces executed the largest amphibious invasion in history.

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What was the Battle of Midway?
From June 3-5, 1942, it was a turning point in the Pacific war where four Japanese carriers were sunk.
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What happened at Guadalcanal?
From November 13-15, 1942, the USS Juneau was sunk, killing all five Sullivan brothers, leading to policy changes.
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What was the Battle of Leyte Gulf?
On October 23, 1944, it was the largest naval battle in history and the final blow to the Japanese navy.
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What was the Battle of Iwo Jima?
On February 19, 1945, 6,800 Americans died, resulting in 27 Medals of Honor recipients.
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What happened with the USS Pueblo?
Captured by North Korea on January 23, 1968, the crew was held until December 23, 1968.
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What occurred during the USS Forrestal fire?
On July 29, 1967, an electrical surge caused a fire that killed 134 Sailors.
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What was the USS Vincennes incident?
On July 3, 1988, the USS Vincennes mistakenly shot down an Iranian civilian flight, killing 290 civilians.
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What happened during the USS Cole attack?
On October 12, 2000, a boat full of explosives attacked the USS Cole, killing 17 Sailors.
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What are the three levels of war?
Strategic, Operational, Tactical.
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What are the responsibilities in the Chain of Command?
Commander in Chief, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), Fleet Master Chief, Force Master Chief, Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer, Command Master Chief.
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What is the mission of PACOM?
Located in Pearl Harbor, HI, USPACOM integrates U.S. military forces to achieve national security objectives.
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What is the mission of EUCOM?
Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, EUCOM conducts broad spectrum operations throughout Europe.
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What is the mission of SOUTHCOM?
Based in Miami, FL, SOUTHCOM provides contingency planning and security cooperation in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
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What is the mission of CENTCOM?
Located in Tampa, FL, USCENTCOM directs military operations to increase regional security and stability.
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What is the mission of NORTHCOM?
Based in Peterson AFB, CO, USNORTHCOM provides command and control of homeland defense efforts.
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What is the mission of SOCOM?
Located at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL, SOCOM oversees various Special Operations Component Commands.
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What is the Area of Responsibility (AOR) of USNORTHCOM?
USNORTHCOM's AOR includes air, land, and sea approaches encompassing the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and surrounding waters up to approximately 500 nautical miles.
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What is the headquarters location of SOCOM?
SOCOM is headquartered at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL.
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What is the role of SOCOM?
The United States Special Operations Command oversees various Special Operations Component Commands of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
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What is the headquarters location of TRANSCOM?
TRANSCOM is headquartered at Scott AFB, IL.
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What is the role of TRANSCOM?
USTRANSCOM provides full-spectrum global mobility solutions and enabling capabilities to customers in peace and war.
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What is the headquarters location of STRATCOM?
STRATCOM is headquartered at Offutt AFB, Omaha, NE.
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What are the responsibilities of USSTRATCOM?
USSTRATCOM integrates command and control capabilities to support national leadership and combatant commanders, combining nuclear command with space operations, global strike, and missile defense.
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What is the headquarters location of AFRICOM?
AFRICOM is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
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What is the role of U.S. Africa Command?
AFRICOM is responsible for military relations with African nations and conducts operations, exercises, and security cooperation on the African continent.
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What is the headquarters location of CTF 70?
CTF 70 is headquartered in Yokosuka, Japan.
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What is CTF 70?
Task Force 70 is the Battle Force of 7th Fleet, composed of Surface Combatant Force and Carrier Strike Force.
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What is the headquarters location of CTF 80?
CTF 80 is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.
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What is the role of CTF 80?
The commander of Task Force 80 is a two-star rear admiral and leads multi-service operations with U.S. Northern Command.
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What is the headquarters location of the 2nd Fleet?
The 2nd Fleet is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.
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What are the responsibilities of the 2nd Fleet?
The 2nd Fleet exercises operational authority over ships and forces on the East Coast and northern Atlantic, conducting maritime operations.
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What is the headquarters location of the 3rd Fleet?
The 3rd Fleet is headquartered in Point Loma, CA.
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What is the role of the 3rd Fleet?
The 3rd Fleet provides training and leads naval forces in the Eastern Pacific, fostering joint and international relationships.
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What is the headquarters location of the 4th Fleet?
The 4th Fleet is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
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What are the responsibilities of the 4th Fleet?
The 4th Fleet operates Navy forces in the Caribbean and surrounding waters, supporting joint military operations.
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What is the headquarters location of the 5th Fleet?
The 5th Fleet is headquartered at NSA Bahrain.
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What is the area of responsibility of the 5th Fleet?
The 5th Fleet is responsible for naval forces in the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean.
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What is the headquarters location of the 6th Fleet?
The 6th Fleet is headquartered at NSA Naples, Italy.
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What is the role of the 6th Fleet?
The 6th Fleet conducts maritime operations and security cooperation missions in Europe and Africa.
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What is the headquarters location of the 7th Fleet?
The 7th Fleet is headquartered at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.
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What is the area of operation for the 7th Fleet?
The 7th Fleet operates across 124 million square kilometers, encompassing 36 maritime countries.
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What is the headquarters location of the 10th Fleet?
The 10th Fleet is headquartered at Fort George G. Meade, MD.
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What is the mission of the 10th Fleet?
The mission is to enable command and control for U.S. Fleet Cyber Command and deliver tactical effects in cyberspace.
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What is the headquarters location of Military Sealift Command (MSC)?
MSC is headquartered in Norfolk, VA.
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What is the role of Military Sealift Command?
MSC supports military operations by providing logistics, humanitarian relief, and ocean transportation.
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What is the purpose of the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy?
It is a manual containing all U.S. Navy standards and organizational breakdown.
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What does UCMJ stand for?
UCMJ stands for Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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What is the purpose of UCMJ?
It is a legal manual stating the laws military members must abide by and the penalties imposed.
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What does IRR stand for in Navy Reserve?
IRR stands for Individual Ready Reserve.
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What does SELRES stand for in Navy Reserve?
SELRES stands for Selected Reserve.
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What is Full Time Support (FTS) in the Navy?
FTS refers to reservists operating as active duty.
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What are 8 O'clock reports?
They provide the status of departmental equipment and personnel to the CDO by duty department heads in port.
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What are 12 O'clock reports?
They include aviation fuels, boat and vehicle status, draft, muster, fuel and water levels, and magazine temperature.
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What is Page 2 in enlisted service records?
Page 2 contains next of kin, dependency data, and SGLI.
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What is Page 4 in enlisted service records?
Page 4 documents training and qualifications.
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What is Page 13 in enlisted service records?
Page 13 contains administrative remarks.
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What is NAVPERS 1306?
NAVPERS 1306 is a special request chit routed to Navy Personnel Command.
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What are the five steps of ORM?
1. Identifying hazards 2. Assessing hazards 3. Making risk decisions 4. Implementing controls 5. Supervising.
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What is an example evolution conducted by CSTT?
Examples include SNOOPIE drill, Undersea Warfare drill, Surface Warfare drill, and Anti-Air Warfare drill.
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What is an example evolution conducted by ETT/PPDT?
An example is a main space fire drill.
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What is an example evolution conducted by DCTT?
Examples include General Quarters, Flooding drill, and Toxic gas drill.
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What is an example evolution conducted by STT?
Examples include anchor drop test and high-speed rudder swing checks.
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What is an example evolution conducted by ATTT?
Examples include active shooter and bomb threat drills.
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What is an example evolution conducted by ATT?
An example is a flight deck fire drill.
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What is an example evolution conducted by MTT?
Examples include drop drill, man down drill, and mass casualty drill.
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What is an example evolution conducted by 3MTT?
An example is any two or more of the above happening at the same time.
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What is an example evolution conducted by ITT?
An example is any two or more of the above happening at the same time.

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