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21 Cards in this Set
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An element that enables a seadependent
nation to project its political, economic, and military strengths seaward is known as 1. sea power 2. naval power 3. global strategy 4. national strategy |
sea power
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The true strength of sea power can
only be measured in terms of a nation’s ability to use the sea to further its 1. National objectives 2. naval power 3. aggression 4. population |
National objectives
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It is more feasible to send naval
forces, in comparison to other military f o r c e s , into crisis areas for which of the following reasons? 1. The cost is low 2 . N a v a l f o r c e s c a n s t a y o n station indefinitely 3. Naval forces leave behind no physical reminders of their presence 4. All of the above |
All of the above
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To continue to exist as we know it
today, the United States must have a policy that recognizes its 1. economy 2. naval strengths 3. national security 4. worldwide commitments |
worldwide commitments
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What are the three fundamental pillars on which United States military strategy rests?
1. Maritime superiority, deterrence, and alliance s o l i d a r i t y 2. Control of the seas, deterrence, and forward defense 3. Deterrence, forward defense, and alliance solidarity 4. Forward defense, control of the seas, and alliance solidarity |
DETERRENCE, FORWARD
DEFENSE, and ALLIANCE SOLIDARITY. |
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Which of the following responses could the United States take in the event of aggression by a potential enemy?
1. Meet force with force 2. Control the duration of the fighting 3. Increase the intensity of the c o n f l i c t 4. Each of the above |
Each of the above
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The Navy has the ability to outlas any aggressor with
1. a great number of personnel and materials 2. secure sea-lanes 3. a large fleet 4. f l e x i b i l i t y |
secure sea-lanes
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In times of emergency the Navy must be able to venture into harm's way.
True or False |
True
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the TRIAD of strategic nuclear forces?
1. Intercontinental ballistic missiles 2. Sea-launched ballistic missiles 3. Aircraft carrier battle groups 4. Long-range bombers |
Aircraft carrier battle groups
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What is the most flexible element of the TRIAD?
1. Intercontinental ballistic m i s s i l e s 2. Sea-launched ballistic missiles 3. Long-range bombers 4. Cruise missiles |
Long-range bombers
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What is the sole mission and
fundamental reason for the existence of the fleet ballistic missile submarine? 1. To deter war 2. To seek out and destroy enemy submarines 3. To provide a backup for the Strategic Air Command 4. To provide the United States with a first strike capability |
Deterrence of war has been the sole mission and basic reason for the existence of the fleet ballistic missile submarine since its inception in 1960.
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The TRIAD has been developed and
maintained for which of the following purposes? 1. To deter nuclear attack 2. To provide a first strike capability 3. To maintain nuclear equality with the U.S.S.R. 4. To act as an instrument of political leverage or coercion |
To deter nuclear attack
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Ships of the Second Fleet patrol some of the world’s most important trade routes. In what area of the world does the Second Fleet normally patrol?
1. Mediterranean Sea 2. Western Atlantic 3. Eastern Atlantic 4. Eastern Pacific |
Western Atlantic
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Which of the following fleets would you find in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean regions?
1 . F i r s t 2. Second 3 . T h i r d 4. Seventh |
The Seventh Fleet operates in the western Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.
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Which of the following terms
describes an attack that is intended to inflict damage to, seize, or destroy an objective? 1. Strike 2. Threat 3. Assault 4. Aggression |
A strike is an attack intended to inflict damage to, seize, or destroy an objective. A striking force is a force composed of appropriate units necessary
to conduct strike, attack, or assault operations. |
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Which of the following
characteristics of a strike force is one of its greatest assets? 1. Size 2. Mobility 3. Strength 4. Weaponry |
Mobility is one of the striking forces’ greater assets. It increases the prospect for surprise attacks from any point bordering enemy land areas surrounded by navigable waters.
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Which of the following types of
task forces is/are organized primarily for strike force operations? 1. Carrier 2. Surface 3. Submarine 4 . A l l o f t h e a b o v e |
All of the above
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The primary mission of our
submarine force is to destroy which of the following types of enemy ships? 1 . Submarines 2. Destroyers 3. Carriers 4. Cargo |
Primary mission of the submarines is to seek and
destroy enemy submarines. |
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The first fleet ballistic missile
submarine was launched in what year? 1. 1955 2. 1959 3. 1960 4. 1961 |
The United States launched its first flee ballistic missile (FBM) submarine, George Washington, SSBN-598, in June 1959.
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When the term “TRIDENT” is used, it is understood to include which of the following
elements? 1 . T h e b a s e 2. The missile 3. The submarine 4. All of the above |
The submarine
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Trident I missiles have a multiple warhead capability and a maximum range of how many nautical miles?
1. 1,200 2. 2,500 3. 3,500 4. 4,000 |
Trident I missile has been adapted for use with our present Poseidon submarines. This has increased the missile range to 4,000 nautical miles.
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