EXP History and Org Fundamentals Flashcards
What led to the formation of the U.S. Navy?
- Continental Congress formed Continental Navy
- Defense against Pirates and the British
What are the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support national policies?
- Flexibility
- Mobility
- Self-sustainability
- Readiness
What is the U.S. Navy birthday?
- October 13, 1775
What conditions led to the creation of the Seabees?
- Overseas private contractors had no combat skills.
- Navy formed 1st Construction Battalion.
What’s the significance of March 5, 1942?
- Seabee birthday
- Construction Battalions where renamed to Seabees
What’s the Invasion of Normandy?
- Largest Amphibious Assault
- Allowed forces to enter Germany
- June 6, 1944
What’s the Battle of Midway?
- Turning Point of WWII in the Pacific
- June 3-7, 1942
What conditions led to the formation of the EOD?
First EOD class were volunteers that worked with UXO.
Who is the SECNAV?
Honorable Sean J. Stackey
Who is the CNO?
Admiral John M. Richardson
Who is the MCPON?
MCPON (SG/SW/IW) Steven S Giordano
Who is the U.S. Fleet Forces Commander (USFF)?
Admiral Phil Davidson
Who is the U.S. Fleet Forces Master Chief?
Fleet Master Chief Paul Kingsbury
Mission for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command NECC?
Central management for
readiness, resources, manning, training and equipping
of Expeditionary Forces.
Mission for Coastal Riverine Force CRS?
Defend:
- high value assets
- maritime infrastructures
- ports
- harbors
