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NS 100 Midterm Exam
DoD, Ranks, etc....
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Undergraduate 1
10/07/2008

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Term
DoD was created by what?
Definition
National Security Act 1947
Term
Who heads the DoD
Definition
Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)
Term
What are some intents of the Ntnl Security Act and its amendments?
Definition

-increase civilian control

-eliminate unnecessary duplication

-inter-service cooperation

Term
Mission of DoD?
Definition

-support/defend Constitution

-advance policies and interests of US

-safeguard and protect

Term
What is the job of the SECDEF?
Definition

principal defense advisor to the Pres.

civilian head of Navy

Term
Who is the current SECDEF?
Definition
The Honorable Robert Gates
Term
Who heads the Joint Chiefs of Staff? (JCS)
Definition
the chairman of the JCS
Term
Who is the current JCS Chairman?
Definition
Admiral Mullen
Term
Who makes up the JCS?
Definition

Chairman

Vice Chairman

US Army Chief of Staff

Chief of Naval Operations

US Air Force Chief of Staff

Commandant USMC

Term
Current Vice Chairman JCS?
Definition
General James E. Cartwright
Term
Current US Army Chief of Staff?
Definition
General George Casey, Jr.
Term
Current Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)?
Definition
Admiral Roughead
Term
Current US Air Force Chief of Staff?
Definition
General Norton A. Schwartz
Term
Current Commandant of USMC?
Definition
General James T. Conway
Term
What is a Unified Command?
Definition
-composed of forces from two or more services
Term
What is Specified Command?
Definition
-composed of forces from a single service
Term
Mission of the Department of the Navy?
Definition

-organize, train, equip, prepare, and maintain readiness of the US Navy & Marine Corps.

 

-Support Navy and Marine forces when assigned to unified commands

Term
Navy "corporate mission statement" & Document that outlines mission of USN
Definition
Forward . . . From the Sea (1994)
Term
Dept of Navy (DON) composition? (three parts)
Definition

-Navy Department

SECNAV CNO, CMC, (Commandant of USCG)

 

-Operating Forces

Ships, Aircraft, Submarines Marines Direct-support bases

 

 

-Shore establishments (NROTC, recruiting)

Term
What does the CNO do?
Definition

-Senior military officer in the Navy

-Principle advisor to SECNAV and President

-In command of all administrative & training commands

Term
5 Roles of Navy.
Definition

1. Projection of power from sea to land

2. Sea control and maritime supremacy

3. Strategic Deterrence

4. Strategic Sealift

5. Forward Naval Presence

Term
Naval Reserve Categories
Definition

-Ready Reserve

-Training and Administration of Reserves (TAR) -Standby Reserve

-Retired Reserve

Term
Objective of "Projection of Power from sea to land"
Definition

Objectives:

Deliver and support troops ashore

Secure land from the enemy

Destroy offensive capability of opponent Harassment/Intimidation

Term
Objective of "Sea Control and Maritime Supremacy"
Definition

Objectives:

Maintain use of the sea while denying its use to the enemy.

Control SLOC’s Ensure industrial supply lines remain open

Reinforce/resupply military forces overseas

Provide wartime economic/military supplies to allies Provide safety for naval forces projecting power ashore

Term
Objective of "Strategic Deterrence"
Definition

Objectives:

Deter all-out attack on US or allies

To pose the threat of unacceptable losses to a potential aggressor

To maintain a stable international political environment

Term
Objective of "Strategic Sealift"
Definition

Objective:

To deliver U.S. (and allied) forces and sustaining supplies to any part of the world whenever needed

Term
Objective "Forward Naval Presence"
Definition

Objectives:

To deter actions not in the interests of the United States or its allies

To encourage actions that are in the interests of the United States or its allies

Term
Differing aspect Selected Reserve (part of Ready Reserve)from Individual Ready Reserve(part of ready Reserve)?
Definition
Selected Reserve: “One weekend per month, 2 weeks in the summer.”
Term
Differing aspect of Individual Ready Reserve (part of Ready Reserve)?
Definition
Not required to train
Term
Primary mission of USN?
Definition

Primary:

To provide trained units and qualified individuals for active duty in time of war or national emergency and at other times required by national security

Term
Know Total Force Concept (according to power point slide..)
Definition

Includes all the resources available to perform national defense missions.

Budgetary constraints do not allow for an active force capable of handling all contingencies.

Reserve training MUST be meaningful and mobilization enhancing.

Term
Define Rating
Definition

Duty calling for certain skills and aptitudes

BM, PN, BT, MM, etc.

Term
Paygrade
Definition
Paygrade E-1 --> E-3, E-4 --> E-6, E-7 --> E-9
Term
Rate
Definition
Rating + Paygrade = Rate
Term
Striker
Definition

person training for specific job in pay grades

(as in for advancement)

Term
Schools for enlisted personnel
Definition

Class A- basic training school for rates

Class C-advanced, more specified training school for rates. Accquire special skill

Term
Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)
Definition
Codes that show the special knowledge and skills they have now
Term
Difference between Line and Staff Corps Officers
Definition

Line- unrestricted (eligible for command-at-sea) and restricted (eligible for command of shore installations within their specialty)

 

 

Staff Corps- shore-based support fields who are eligible for command of shore installations within their specialty (Medical, Chaplain, etc.)

Term
What do you do when boarding a ship while in uniform?
Definition

First Salute Ensign

Second Salute the OOD

"Requesting permission to come aboard"

Term
Relieving the Watch
Definition

"I am ready to relieve you, sir" (salute)

"I am ready to be relieved" (salute)

"I relieve you, sir" (salute)

"I stand relieved”

Term
Duties of CO
Definition

Absolute responsibility for command.

Can delegate authority, but not responsibility. Responsible for accomplishment of mission. Responsible for maintaining good order and discipline.

Term
What are US Navy Regulations?
Definition

Principal regulatory document of the Department of the Navy (DON)

Endowed with the sanction of Law

Term
Senior Officer Present, Afloat (SOPA)
Definition
Senior Line Officer of the Navy on active duty, eligible for command at sea, present in locality and in command of any part of the DON in locality
Term
Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Purpose?
Definition
Purpose - Seeks to promote good order, high moral, and Discipline
Term
Who is subject to UCMJ?
Definition

Active duty personnel

Reservists on active duty

Midshipmen of the Naval Academy

Retired personnel receiving benefits

Civilians under Martial Law

Term
What does NJP stand for?
Definition
Nonjudicial Punishment -for minor offenses
Term
Who may impose NJP?
Definition

-Commanding Officers

-OIC’s (Officers-in-Charge) or their commanders

Term
Who may receive NJP?
Definition
Any military member
Term
Right to Refuse NJP?
Definition

Ashore - member MAY refuse NJP and elect court-martial

 

At Sea - NO option to refuse NJP because it could undermine good order and discipline.

Term
Courts Martial: jurisdiction? convening authority?
Definition
Jurisdiction: Only for enlisted minor offenses Convening Authority: Commanding Officer
Term
Special Courts Martial: jurisdiction convening authority
Definition

Jurisdiction: Officers and Enlisted - serious non-capital offenses

 

Convening Authority: Commanding Officer of any ship, shipyard, base or station

Term
General Courts Martial: jurisdiction convening authority
Definition

Jurisdiction: Normally Officers, and for Capital Offenses

 

Convening Authority: President, SECNAV, CINC of Fleet

Term
Officer of the Deck (duties)
Definition

Safe navigation of the ship .

Avoid danger and keep station by issuing the necessary engine and rudder orders.

Make all required reports to the CO.

Supervise all personnel on watch.

Term
Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
Definition
Ensures the safe operation of the ship's engineering plant.
Term
Command Duty Officer (CDO)
Definition

Direct representative of the CO.

Larger ships may have a CDO underway, smaller ships only when in port.

All persons, regardless of rank, are subordinate to the CDO.

Term
General Quarters
Definition
maximum state of readiness; entire crew at battle stations.
Term
Department Heads (within a unit)
Definition
Responsible for all aspects of their department.
Term
Divisions Officer
Definition
Acts as an assistant to the DH.
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Boarding a ship
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