EIDWS CC 102

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102.1 State and discuss the six Naval Doctrine areas
  • Naval Warfare describes principles of naval forces.
  • Naval Intelligence guides intel support.
  • Naval Operations develops doctrine to reaffirm the foundation of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps expeditionary maritime traditions.
  • Naval Logistics addresses logistical capabilities.
  • Naval Planning examinesthe relationship between our capabilities in the joint environment.
  • Naval Command and Control provides the basic concepts to fulfill the information needs of commanders, forces, and weapon systems.
102.2 State th 7 Naval Logistics Principles
1. Responsiveness - Providing the right support at the right time, at the right place.
2. Simplicity - Avoiding unnecessary complexity in logistic operations.
3. Flexibility - Adapting logistic support to changing conditions.
4. Economy - Employing logistic support assets effectively.
5. Attainability - Acquiring the minimum essential logistic support to begin combat operations.
6. Sustainability - Providing logistic support for the duration of the operation.
7. Survivability - Ensuring the logistic infrastructure prevails in spite of degradation and damage.
102.3 First navy ship named for an enlisted man
USS Osmond Ingram (DD255)
Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in WWI.
102.4 Conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy
The colonists were fighting the British and it was clear that if the Colonies were to survive, a Navy was necessary. Therefore, on October 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the purchase of two vessels.
102.5 Three classes of naval vessels at inception
Ships of the Line - These were the battleships that carried 64 to over 100 guns of various sizes. Frigates - smaller and faster than average ship-of-the-line. They generally carried 28 to 44 guns. Sloops of War - small sailing warships that carried 10 to 20 guns.
(102.6.a) Discuss the military custom hand salute.
Salute from a position of attention. Your upper arm should be parallel to the deck or ground, forearm inclined at a 45-degree angle, hand and wrist straight, palm slightly inward, thumb and fingers extended and joined, with the tip of the forefinger touching the cap beak, slightly to the right of the right eye. Hold the salute until the officer has returned or acknowledged it, then bring your hand smartly to your side.
(102.6.b) Discuss the military custom: Saluting the Ensign.
Coming on board a ship, salute the national ensign. stop on reaching the upper platforms ladder, face the national ensign, and render the salute, after which salute the officer of the deck. ender the salutes in inverse order when departing. The officer of the deck shall return both salutes in each case.
(102.6.c) Discuss the military custom: Dipping the ensign.
A salute to merchant ships... it lowers its national colors to half-mast. The Navy ship, at its closest point of approach, lowers the ensign to half-mast for a few seconds, then closes it up, after which the merchant ship raises its own flag. The U.S. NEVER salutes first
(102.6.d) Discuss the military custom Gun Salute.
Fired only by certain ships and stations as prescribed by the SecNav. Used to take up to 20 minutes to load and fire a gun.
(102.7.a) Discuss the importance of the voyage of the Great White Fleet.
December 16, 1907 - the Great White Fleet left Hampton Roads, Virginia, for a round-the-world cruise to show the flag.
(102.7.b) Discuss the importance of the Battle of the Coral Sea.
7-8 May 1942. First carrier vs. carrier battle.
(102.7.c) Discuss the importance of the Battle of Normandy
June 6, 1944, invasion of Normandy-the largest amphibious operation in history. Operations enabled the Allies to complete D-Day landings successfully and eventually push on to Germany.
(102.7.d) Discuss the importance of the Battle of Midway
3-5 June 1942: Midway was the turning point of the Pacific war. U.S. crews sank 4 Japanese carriers and lost the Yorktown. In one day Japan lost its bid for control of the Pacific
(102.7.e) Discuss the importance of the Guadalcanal.
13-15 November 1942: After three days of bitter fighting, the Japanese naval forces retreated and U.S. Marines were able to secure the island of Guadalcanal. The Japanese lost 2 cruisers and 6 destroyers. The 5 Sullivans along with 700 others were lost. Because of this tragedy, Navy policy concerning family member separations was reinstated. A ship was later named in their honor.
(102.7.f) Discuss the importance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
23 OCT 1944. Japan lost to the U.S. and lost the Philippines. The final blow to the Japanese navy. The homeland was cut off from its main source of supply from the south.