Naval History Flashcards
(32 cards)
What date was SCPO/MCPO instated?
1 June 1958
What led to the formation of the U.S. Navy?
General George Washington initiated America’s first sea-based offensive to cut off the British re supply lines during the revolutionary war.
What is the U.S. Navy’s Birthday?
13 October 1775
What date was the first MCPON instated?
13 January 1967
What date was the Chief Petty Officer instated?
1 April 1893
Who was the first MCPON and what was his rate?
MCPON Delbert D. Black
Gunners Mate
Who is the father of the Navy?
John Paul Jones
In what year and how many ships did congress authorize the Department of War to build?
1974
6 Frigates
What led to the creation of the Seabees?
During WWII experienced, armed construction workers were needed in combat areas. Before that, they were contracted civilians not trained to defend themselves and if they did they would be mercenaries for the U.S. in guerrilla warfare.
Who created the Seabees?
Admiral Ben Moreell
What is the seabee birthday?
5 March 1942
When did the attack on Pearl Harbor take place?
7 December 1941
What was the significance of Pearl Harbor?
Caused the U.S. to enter WWII
What U.S. battleships that were attacked, sink during Pearl Harbor?
USS Arizona USS Utah USS Oklahoma USS California USS West Virginia USS Nevada
Who was the Japanese commander during Pearl Harbor?
Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagamo
How many Japanese carriers were involved in Pearl Harbor and what were their names?
6 - IJN Akagi IJN Soryu IJN Shokaku IJN Kaga IJN Hiryu IJN Zuikaku
When was the Battle of Coral Sea?
8 May 1942
What was the significance of the Battle of Coral Sea?
- Two fleets never saw each other
- Fought entirely with aircraft
- Prevented Japanese invasion of northern Australia (Darwin)
What aircraft carriers were involved in the Battle of Coral Sea?
- USS Yorktown
- USS Lexington (sunk)
- IJN Shoho (sunk)
- IJN Shokaku
- IJN Zuikaku
What commanders were involved in the Battle of Coral Sea?
- Admiral F.J. Fletcher (U.S)
- Inoue and Takagi (Japan)
When was the battle of Midway?
6 June 1942
What was the significance of the battle of Midway?
Turning point of the war in the Pacific.
What ships were involved in the battle of midway?
- USS Yorktown (sunk)
- USS Hornet
- USS Enterprise
- USS Hammann (DD)(sunk)
All Japanese ships sunk Kaga Akagi Hiryu Soryu
What commanders were involved in the battle of midway?
- Admiral Nimitz, Fletcher and Spruance (U.S)
- Yamamto, Nagumi and Yamaguchi (Japan)
