Naval Heritage Flashcards
1
Q
WHO IS THE “FATHER” OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY?
A
John Paul Jones
2
Q
WHAT IS THE BIRTHDAY OF THE NAVY?
A
13 Oct 1775
3
Q
HOW MANY FRIGATES DID THE NAVY FIRST CONSTRUCT?
A
6
4
Q
WHAT QUALITIES CHARACTERIZE THE US NAVY?
A
Readiness
Flexibility
Self sustainability
Mobility
5
Q
WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF A STATE TO CONDUCT EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE?
A
The projection of power
6
Q
WHAT ARE THE NAVY CORPS VALUES?
A
Honor
Courage
Commitment
7
Q
WHEN WAS THE JAPANESE ATTACK IN PEARL HARBOR?
A
7 Dec 1941
8
Q
WHAT IS THE BIRTHDAY OF THE SEABEES?
A
5 Mar 1942
9
Q
WHO IS CONSIDERED THE “FATHER” OF THE SEABEES?
A
RADM Ben Morell
10
Q
WHO IS THE FIRST SEABEE TO EARN THE MEDAL OF HONOR?
A
CM3 Marvin G Shields
11
Q
WHERE DID MARVIN SHIELDS EARN HIS MEDAL OF HONOR?
A
Dong Xoai, Vietnam
12
Q
WHO ARE HONORARY SEABEES?
A
John Wayne Seabee Betty Seabee Debbie Ronald Regan Mike Ditka
