NS1 3.3 National Defense

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CHAPTER 3

National Defense

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The Defense Structure

Of The United States

The Constitution, Article I, gives

Congress the power to:

• Declare war.

• Raise and support

armies.

• Provide and maintain

a navy.

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The Constitution,

Article II, places the

President as

Commander-In-Chief

George W. Bush

Lyndon Johnson

Theodore Roosevelt

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Because the military falls under two

elected bodies, official actions of the

military have the weight of the

Constitution and the American people

behind them.

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Military officers swear an oath to serve

and defend the Constitution.

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Congress:

• Makes the rules

• Appropriates funds

• Declares wars

• Confirms military officer promotions

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To decide to spend money for

a specific use

Appropriate

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The President is at

the top of the

chain of command.

As Commander-In-Chief,

he directs the actions of

the military in peace or

wartime.Who is the

current President?

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The system by which

authority passes down

through the military ranks,

with each level accountable

to a superior

Chain of Command

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A. The US Constitution

B. The President

C. Congress

D. Their service branch

What or whom do military officers swear

to serve and defend when they are

commissioned?

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A. The US Constitution

B. The President

C. Congress

D. Their service branch

What or whom do military officers swear

to serve and defend when they are

commissioned?

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Secretary of Defense (SECDEF)

• A member of the

President's cabinet

• Responsible for all

military matters

• Runs the Department

of Defense

• A member of the

National Security

Council (NSC)

Who is the

current SECDEF?

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National Security Council (NSC)

The President

chairs the NSC.

Its statutory

members include:

President Vice President

Secretary of State Secretary of Defense

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The President’s committee for

considering national security

and foreign policy matters with

advisers and cabinet officials;

the President, Vice President,

Secretary of State, Secretary of

the Treasury, and Secretary of

Defense are members

National Security Council

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Non-statutory members include the

Secretary of the Treasury National Security Adviser

and other members

the President may

appoint.

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Department of Defense (DoD)

SECDEF

Air Force

Army

Navy

Three military

departments report

to the Secretary of

Defense (SECDEF)

Presidential

appointments with

Senate confirmation

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The Secretary of the Navy

(SECNAV) heads the

Department of the Navy

and is responsible for

• outfitting,

• equipping,

• recruiting, and

• training

the U.S. Navy and Marine

Corps.Who is the

current SECNAV?

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A. Chief of Staff

B. Defense Minister

C. Security Advisor

D. Secretary of Defense

What title is given to the Cabinet

member who handles military matters?

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A. Chief of Staff

B. Defense Minister

C. Security Advisor

D. Secretary of Defense

What title is given to the Cabinet

member who handles military matters?

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)

Under the SECNAV, the

CNO is:

• the Navy’s senior

military officer

• responsible for

• operating forces

• shore establishment

• the principal naval

advisor to the President

and SECNAV

Who is the

current CNO?

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Those forces whose primary

mission involves combat, plus

their integral supporting forces

Operating Forces

Shore Establishment

The land-based facilities that

support the fleet

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• Chairman

• Vice-Chairmen

• Army Chief of Staff

• Chief of Naval Operations

• Air Force Chief of Staff

• Commandant of the Marine Corps

Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)

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Joint Chiefs of Staff

A committee made up of the

senior officer from each branch

of the armed services; it gives

the President and the National

Security Council military

advice

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Senior military

adviser to the

President, SECDEF,

and NSC

Chairman JCS

However, Chairman

does not exercise

command over Joint

Chiefs or field

commands.

Who is the

current Chairman of

the JCS?

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A. Chief of Naval Operations

B. Army Chief of Staff

C. Commandant of the Marine Corps

D. The Vice President

Which of these people is NOT a member

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

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A. Chief of Naval Operations


C. Commandant of the Marine Corps

D. The Vice President

Which of these people is NOT a member

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

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The U.S. Navy

The mission of the Navy is to maintain,

train, and equip combat-ready naval forces

capable of winning wars, deterring

aggression, and maintaining

freedom of the seas.

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Shore

Establishments

Operating

Forces

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The operating forces are responsible

for:

USS John C. Stennis

(CVN 70)

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• Winning wars

• Deterring aggression

• Maintaining freedom of the seas

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The shore establishment is responsible

for maintaining, training, and equipping

the operating forces.

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3rd

2nd 6th

5th

7th

4th

Operating Forces

U. S. Navy Fleets

San Diego

Norfolk

Mayport

Gaeta

Italy

Manama

Bahrain

Yokosuka

Japan

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Based in Gaeta, Italy, the U.S. 6th Fleet’s

primary operating area is the

Mediterranean Sea as the operating

force for US Naval Forces Europe

headquartered in London, England.

33U.S. Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility

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U.S. Naval Forces Central

Command (CENTCOM)

operates the 5th Fleet

located in Manama,

Bahrain.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command

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U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet Area of Operation

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The Commander, U.S. Atlantic

Fleet (COMLANTFLT), is located

in Norfolk, Virginia.

The U.S. Second Fleet is responsible

for this area.

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The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet

(COMPACTFLT), is located at Pearl

Harbor, Hawaii.

The 3rd Fleet is located at San

Diego, California, responsible for

the eastern Pacific Ocean

Located in Yokosuka, Japan,

the 7th Fleet is responsible for

the western Pacific

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Some fleet numbers are missing: a result

of renumbering following World War II

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A. attack

B. enemies

C. aggression

D. combatants

The Navy’s mission is to ensure a

combat-ready naval force that can win

wars, deter _______, and maintain


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A. attack

B. enemies

C. aggression

D. combatants

The Navy’s mission is to ensure a

combat-ready naval force that can win

wars, deter _______, and maintain


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Ships are organized by type under

Type Commands

• Commander Naval Air Forces

• Aircraft carriers, aircraft squadrons,

air stations

• Commander Submarine Force

• Submarines

• Commander Naval Surface Force

• All other ships

Type Commands control ships during

primary and intermediate training cycles

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Military Sealift Command provides ocean

transportation of equipment, fuel, supplies,

and ammunition to American forces

worldwide during peacetime or in wartime.

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The Operational Test and

Evaluation Force inspects

and assesses new systems

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The U.S. Navy Reserve Forces are

called upon to serve with the active

operating forces in time of war or

national emergency. COMNAVRESFOR

is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

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The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC)

provides special forces (SEALS) personnel

and equipment for fleet operations.

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A. mission

B. purpose

C. type

D. position

The Navy also groups commands

according to _______, such as the

Surface Force Command and the

Submarine Command.

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A. mission

B. purpose

C. type

D. position

The Navy also groups commands

according to _______, such as the

Surface Force Command and the

Submarine Command.

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The Shore Establishment

The primary responsibility of the shore

establishments is to support the operating

forces.

Their responsibilities fall into seven

major responsibilities:48

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Naval Aviation

Depot

Naval Shipyard

• Facilities for repair and maintenance

of ships, submarines, aircraft, and

related equipment

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Naval Communication

Stations

• Facilities that provide secure and

reliable communications for the fleet

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• Facilities that provide recruiting

and training of naval personnel51

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• Facilities that provide intelligence and

meteorological support

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• Facilities that provide storage areas

and procurement of repair parts, fuel,

and munitions

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• Facilities that

provide medical

and dental health

care to naval

personnel

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• Facilities that provide

maintenance and

operation of air bases55

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A. Repairing and maintaining facilities for

ships, submarines, and aircraft and their

equipment

B. Transporting equipment, fuel, and

supplies to wherever they are needed

around the world

C. Maintaining the naval air bases

D. Providing intelligence and


Which of these responsibilities does NOT

come under the administration of the Shore

Establishment?

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A. Repairing and maintaining facilities for

ships, submarines, and aircraft and their

equipment

B. Transporting equipment, fuel, and


around the world

C. Maintaining the naval air bases

D. Providing intelligence and


Which of these responsibilities does NOT

come under the administration of the Shore

Establishment?

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Relationship With the Marine Corps

SECNAV

CNO Commandant

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Commandant of the

Marine Corps

The senior military

officer in the USMC

who directs the

operations of:

• 3 combat divisions

• 3 aircraft wings

• Other supporting

units

Who is the

current Commandant

of the USMC?

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The U.S. Marine Corps is organized into

two major commands:

• Fleet Marine Force Pacific, Honolulu, HI

• Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, Norfolk, VA

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The Navy and Marine Corps

support each other

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True or False: The Commandant of the

Marine Corps reports directly to the

Secretary of the Navy.

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True

True or False: The Commandant of the

Marine Corps reports directly to the

Secretary of the Navy.

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The United States Coast Guard

and Merchant Marine

The CG serves under the Department of

Homeland Security in peacetime but in

wartime it becomes part of the Navy.

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The smallest of U.S. armed forces,

the jobs of the Coast Guard include:

• Law enforcement in U.S. waters

• Port security

• Safety and maintenance of

navigational aids

• Search and rescue at sea

• Interdiction of illegal drugs at sea

• Pollution control of ecological

contamination

• Immigration control65

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Measures taken to protect a

harbor or other marine facility

against crime, espionage, or

sabotage

Port Security

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A general term for lighthouses,

buoys, beacons, lanterns, and

radio signals; the Coast Guard

maintains these to help

mariners of all kinds find

their way on the water

Navigational Aids

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The blocking, intercepting,

or preventing the passage

of something

Interdiction

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U.S. Merchant Marine

The U.S. Merchant Marine functions

under the Department of Transportation’s

Maritime Administration.

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The Merchant Marine:

• Regulates rates and

practices of ocean

shipping lines

• Operates ocean-going

vessels

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Although not part of the Navy, during

wartime the Merchant Marine carries the

military supplies and people our armed

forces need.

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A. Department of Homeland Security,

Marines

B. Marines, Department of Homeland

Security

C. Navy, Department of Homeland

Security

D. Department of Homeland Security,

Navy

The US Coast Guard is part of the

_______, but in time of war becomes part

of the _______.

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A. Department of Homeland Security,

Marines

B. Marines, Department of Homeland

Security

C. Navy, Department of Homeland

Security

D. Department of Homeland Security,

Navy

The US Coast Guard is part of the

_______, but in time of war becomes part

of the _______.

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U.S. Army and Air Force

June 14, 1775

Second Continental Congress

adopts existing Continental Army.

Forms committee to draft rules and

regulations.

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U.S. Army

The oldest of the armed services

After Constitution

ratified, under

Department of

War

National Security

Act 1947, under

Department of

Defense

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U.S. Army mission:

Provide forces able to

conduct prompt,

sustained combat on

land as well as stability

and reconstruction

operations, as required.

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Ready to defend vital national interests at

home and overseas.

Similar to U.S. Air Force mission though

methods vary greatly.77

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U.S. Air Force: organizes,

trains, equips for offense,

defense or reconnaissance in

skies or space

Began in the early 20th century

as the Army Air Corps

National Security Act of 1947

created an independent

department with own funding

and broader mission

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U.S. Air Force mission:

• defend by controlling and exploiting

air and space over hostile nations

• maintain security of vital areas of

national interest

• interdict potentially hostile aircraft

• operate US military satellites

• support US ground forces through

bombing and air defense79

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Employ to the greatest

possible advantage

Exploit

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U.S. Military Forces

June 2006

352,620 Airmen 496,362 Soldiers

178,923 Marines 353,496 Sailors

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A. The British surrendered to General George

Washington at Yorktown, Virginia.

B. General George Washington crossed the

Delaware River and led the Continental

Army to its first victory at Trenton, New

Jersey.

C. The Continental Congress authorized the

establishment of the Navy.

D. The Continental Congress adopted the

existing Continental Army.

What significant military event occurred on

June 14, 1775?

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A. The British surrendered to General George

Washington at Yorktown, Virginia.

B. General George Washington crossed the

Delaware River and led the Continental

Army to its first victory at Trenton, New

Jersey.

C. The Continental Congress authorized the

establishment of the Navy.

D. The Continental Congress adopted the

existing Continental Army.

What significant military event occurred on

June 14, 1775?

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The U.S. armed forces answer to the will of

the people through elected civilian leaders

Constitution authorizes Congress to

“raise and support” the Army, “provide

and maintain” the Navy

Congress enacts rules and provides funds

President is Commander-In-Chief

Conclusion

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CNO

&

Commandant

USMC

Army

Chief of Staff

Air Force

Chief of Staff

Commander-In-Chief

Department of Defense

Secretaries

Navy Army Air Force

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• Chairman

• Vice-Chairmen

• Army Chief of Staff

• Chief of Naval Operations

• Air Force Chief of Staff

• Commandant of the Marine Corps

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JCS provides professional military advice

to President, National Security Council,

and Secretary of Defense86

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U.S. Navy mission:

Maintain, train, and

equip combat-ready

naval forces capable

of winning wars,

deterring aggression,

and maintaining


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Operating forces:

• Win wars

• Deter aggression

• Maintain freedom

of seas

Shore establishments:

• Maintain

• Train

• Equip

forces for combat

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SECNAV

CNO Commandant

Two service chiefs report to the Secretary

of the Navy

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Missions differ but the Navy, Marine Corps,

Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Army, and

Air Force defend every American’s liberties.

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A. Joint Chiefs of Staff

B. Secretary of Defense

C. President

D. Congress

Who is responsible for

appropriating money for national

defense?

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A. Joint Chiefs of Staff

B. Secretary of Defense

C. President

D. Congress

Who is responsible for

appropriating money for national

defense?

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A. National Security Council

B. Cabinet

C. Executive Council

D. Advisory Council

What term is used to refer to the

group of top officials appointed

to administer the president’s

policies?

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A. National Security Council

B. Cabinet

C. Executive Council

D. Advisory Council


group of top officials appointed

to administer the president’s

policies?

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A. Appropriation

B. Assignment

C. Allotment

D. Ascription


setting aside of money for a

specific use?

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A. Appropriation

B. Assignment

C. Allotment

D. Ascription


setting aside of money for a

specific use?

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A. line

B. order

C. chain

D. flow

The system by which authority

passes down through the

military ranks with each level

accountable to a superior is

known as the _______ of

command.

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A. line

B. order

C. chain

D. flow

The system by which authority

passes down through the

military ranks with each level

accountable to a superior is

known as the _______ of

command.

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A. As commander-in-chief of the armed

forces, the President has the power to

declare war.

B. Congress is empowered to confirm

the promotions of military officers.

C. When military officers are

commissioned, they swear an oath to

serve and defend the Constitution.

D. The US military is under the authority

of elected officials and thus has the

power of the people behind it.

Which of these statements is NOT

accurate?

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A. As commander-in-chief of the armed

forces, the President has the power to

declare war.

B. Congress is empowered to confirm

the promotions of military officers.

C. When military officers are

commissioned, they swear an oath to

serve and defend the Constitution.

D. The US military is under the authority

of elected officials and thus has the

power of the people behind it.

Which of these statements is NOT

accurate?

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A. Cabinet

B. National Security Council

C. Joint Chiefs of Staff

D. Executive Council

The President, Vice President,

and the Secretaries of the

Treasury, State, and Defense are

members of a group called the

_______, which discusses

foreign policy and matters that

pertain to the country’s safety.

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A. Cabinet

B. National Security Council

C. Joint Chiefs of Staff

D. Executive Council

The President, Vice President,

and the Secretaries of the

Treasury, State, and Defense are

members of a group called the

_______, which discusses

foreign policy and matters that

pertain to the country’s safety.

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A. Army

B. Navy

C. Merchant Marine

D. Air Force

Which of these departments is

NOT overseen by the Secretary

of Defense?

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A. Army

B. Navy

C. Merchant Marine

D. Air Force

Which of these departments is

NOT overseen by the Secretary

of Defense?

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A. Secretary of Defense

B. Director, Naval Staff

C. Secretary of the Navy

D. Chief of Naval Operations

What title is held by the Navy’s

top military officer?

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B. Director, Naval Staff

C. Secretary of the Navy


What title is held by the Navy’s

top military officer?

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A. They are required to be

graduates of one of the military

academies.

B. They hold elected positions.

C. They are both civilians.

D. They are both overseen by the

Department of Defense.

Which of the following

characteristics do the Commander-

in-Chief of the armed forces and the

Secretary of the Navy share?

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A. They are required to be

graduates of one of the military

academies.

B. They hold elected positions.

C. They are both civilians.

D. They are both overseen by the

Department of Defense.

Which of the following

characteristics do the Commander-

in-Chief of the armed forces and the

Secretary of the Navy share?

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A. He is appointed by the

President.

B. He has two service chiefs

reporting to him.

C. He is a Naval or Marine Corps

officer.

D. He reports to the Secretary of

Defense.

Which of these statements is

NOT accurate regarding the

Secretary of the Navy?

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A. He is appointed by the

President.

B. He has two service chiefs

reporting to him.

C. He is a Naval or Marine Corps

officer.

D. He reports to the Secretary of

Defense.

Which of these statements is

NOT accurate regarding the

Secretary of the Navy?

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C. Air Force Chief of Staff


Which of these people is NOT a

member of the Joint Chiefs of

Staff, the group which advises


Security Council about military

matters?

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C. Air Force Chief of Staff


Which of these people is NOT a

member of the Joint Chiefs of

Staff, the group which advises


Security Council about military

matters?

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A. 2nd Fleet: Mediterranean

B. 3rd fleet: Eastern Pacific

C. 5th Fleet: Arabian Gulf, Red

Sea

D. 7th Fleet: Western Pacific

Which of these relationships is

NOT accurate?

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A. 2nd Fleet: Mediterranean

B. 3rd fleet: Eastern Pacific

C. 5th Fleet: Arabian Gulf, Red

Sea

D. 7th Fleet: Western Pacific

Which of these relationships is

NOT accurate?

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A. Norfolk, Virginia

B. San Diego, California

C. London, England

D. Naples, Italy

Which of these locations is NOT

home to a fleet?

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A. Norfolk, Virginia

B. San Diego, California

C. London, England

D. Naples, Italy

Which of these locations is NOT

home to a fleet?

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A. purpose

B. type

C. position

D. mission

The Navy has groups of ships

known as _______ commands,

such as the Surface Force

Command and the Submarine

Command.

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A. purpose

B. type

C. position

D. mission

The Navy has groups of ships

known as _______ commands,

such as the Surface Force

Command and the Submarine

Command.

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A. To serve with active-duty forces in

time of war or national emergency

B. To inspect and assess new ships,

aircraft, submarines, and equipment

C. To oversee the Navy’s sea, air, and

land special forces called the Navy

Seals

D. To take equipment and supplies to

wherever they are needed around the

world

What is the job of the Operational Test

and Evaluation Force?

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A. To serve with active-duty forces in

time of war or national emergency

B. To inspect and assess new ships,

aircraft, submarines, and equipment

C. To oversee the Navy’s sea, air, and

land special forces called the Navy

Seals

D. To take equipment and supplies to

wherever they are needed around the

world

What is the job of the Operational Test

and Evaluation Force?

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A. Transportation of equipment and


around the world

B. Inspection and assessment of new

ships, aircraft, submarines, and

equipment

C. Part-time service with active-duty forces

in time of war or national emergency

D. Responsibility for the Navy’s sea, air,

and land special forces called the Navy

Seals

What service does the Military Sealift

Command provide?

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A. Transportation of equipment and


around the world

B. Inspection and assessment of new

ships, aircraft, submarines, and

equipment

C. Part-time service with active-duty forces

in time of war or national emergency

D. Responsibility for the Navy’s sea, air,

and land special forces called the Navy

Seals

What service does the Military Sealift

Command provide?

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A. Military Sealift Command

B. Operational Test and

Evaluation Force

C. Naval Reserve

D. Naval Special Warfare

Command

What operating force includes

people, ships, equipment, and air

craft that serve with active-duty

forces in time of war or national

emergency?

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A. Military Sealift Command

B. Operational Test and

Evaluation Force

C. Naval Reserve


Command

What operating force includes

people, ships, equipment, and air

craft that serve with active-duty

forces in time of war or national

emergency?

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A. Operational Test and

Evaluation Force

B. Military Sealift Command

C. Naval Reserve


Command

What operating force is the

home of the Navy’s sea, air, and

land special forces called the

Navy Seals?

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A. Operational Test and

Evaluation Force

B. Military Sealift Command

C. Naval Reserve


Command

What operating force is the

home of the Navy’s sea, air, and

land special forces called the

Navy Seals?

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A. Maintaining the naval air bases

B. Providing intelligence and


C. Repairing and maintaining

facilities for ships, submarines,

and aircraft and their equipment

D. Inspecting and testing new ships,

submarines, aircraft, equipment,

and space systems

Which of these responsibilities does

NOT come under the administration

of the Shore Establishment?

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A. Maintaining the naval air bases

B. Providing intelligence and


C. Repairing and maintaining

facilities for ships, submarines,

and aircraft and their equipment

D. Inspecting and testing new ships,

submarines, aircraft, equipment,

and space systems

Which of these responsibilities does

NOT come under the administration

of the Shore Establishment?

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A. Its operating forces are divided into the

Fleet Marine Force Pacific and the Fleet

Marine Force Atlantic.

B. It is part of the Department of Homeland

Security but becomes part of the Navy

in war time.

C. In war time it is the primary carrier of

supplies and personnel for the armed

services.

D. It began as part of the Army in the early

20th century but was given its own

department in 1947.

Which of these statements is accurate

regarding the Marine Corps?

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A. Its operating forces are divided into the

Fleet Marine Force Pacific and the Fleet

Marine Force Atlantic.

B. It is part of the Department of Homeland

Security but becomes part of the Navy

in war time.

C. In war time it is the primary carrier of


services.

D. It began as part of the Army in the early

20th century but was given its own

department in 1947.

Which of these statements is accurate

regarding the Marine Corps?

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A. Its responsibilities include port security

and search and rescue for those lost at

sea.

B. In war time it is the primary carrier of


services.

C. It repairs and maintains facilities for

ships, submarines, air craft and their

related equipment.

D. It maintains lighthouses, buoys,

beacons, and radio signals to help

direct ships of all kind.

Which of these statements accurately

describes the Merchant Marine?

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A. Its responsibilities include port security

and search and rescue for those lost at

sea.

B. In war time it is the primary carrier of


services.

C. It repairs and maintains facilities for

ships, submarines, air craft and their

related equipment.

D. It maintains lighthouses, buoys,

beacons, and radio signals to help

direct ships of all kind.

Which of these statements accurately

describes the Merchant Marine?

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A. Marines

B. Navy

C. Coast Guard

D. Merchant Marine

What organization is

responsible for port security,

immigration control, and

navigational aid safety?

134

A. Marines

B. Navy

C. Coast Guard

D. Merchant Marine

What organization is

responsible for port security,

immigration control, and

navigational aid safety?

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A. Navy’s operating forces

B. Navy’s shore establishment

C. Department of Homeland

Security

D. Department of Defense

The Coast Guard is part of the

_______ in peace time.

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A. Navy’s operating forces

B. Navy’s shore establishment

C. Department of Homeland

Security

D. Department of Defense

The Coast Guard is part of the

_______ in peace time.

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A. Coastal support

B. Seaway services

C. Maritime guides

D. Navigational aids

What general term is used to

refer to lighthouses, buoys,

beacons, lanterns, and signals

that help direct ships?

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A. Coastal support

B. Seaway services

C. Maritime guides

D. Navigational aids

What general term is used to

refer to lighthouses, buoys,

beacons, lanterns, and signals

that help direct ships?

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A. Navy

B. Coast Guard

C. Marine Corps

D. Air Force

The _______ is the smallest of

the US armed forces.

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A. Navy

B. Coast Guard

C. Marine Corps

D. Air Force

The _______ is the smallest of

the US armed forces.

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A. Regulation of the rates and

practices of shipping lines

B. Pollution control in instances of

ecological contamination such as

oil spills.

C. Prevention of crimes, espionage, or

sabotage of ports or related

facilities

D. Search and rescue for those in peril

or lost on the sea

Which one of these responsibilities

does not belong to the Coast Guard?

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A. Regulation of the rates and

practices of shipping lines

B. Pollution control in instances of

ecological contamination such as

oil spills.

C. Prevention of crimes, espionage, or

sabotage of ports or related

facilities

D. Search and rescue for those in peril

or lost on the sea

Which one of these responsibilities

does not belong to the Coast Guard?

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A. Containment

B. Appropriation

C. Interdiction

D. Prohibition

To stop, interrupt, or prevent

the passage of something, such

as illegal drugs or hostile

aircraft, is known as _______.

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A. Containment

B. Appropriation

C. Interdiction

D. Prohibition

To stop, interrupt, or prevent

the passage of something, such

as illegal drugs or hostile

aircraft, is known as _______.

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A. exploit

B. utilize

C. manipulate

D. maximize

In defense of the country, the

Air Force must _______ air

space over hostile nations,

meaning to use something to its

greatest possible advantage.

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A. exploit

B. utilize

C. manipulate

D. maximize

In defense of the country, the

Air Force must _______ air

space over hostile nations,

meaning to use something to its

greatest possible advantage.

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A. Army, Air Force

B. Navy, Marines

C. Army, Marines

D. Navy, Air Force

The _______ is the oldest

branch of the Armed Forces

(1775), while the _______ is the

youngest (1947).

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A. Army, Air Force

B. Navy, Marines

C. Army, Marines

D. Navy, Air Force

The _______ is the oldest

branch of the Armed Forces

(1775), while the _______ is the

youngest (1947).

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A. attack

B. enemies

C. combatants

D. aggression

The Navy’s mission is to ensure

a combat-ready naval force that

can win wars, deter _______,

and maintain freedom of the

seas.

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A. attack

B. enemies

C. combatants

D. aggression

The Navy’s mission is to ensure

a combat-ready naval force that

can win wars, deter _______,

and maintain freedom of the

seas.

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