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Who was the first MCPON?

Jan 13, 1967. MCPON Black (rate GM)

MCPON Black served as the Enlisted representative.

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What are the three major classes of warship that existed at the inception of the U.S. Navy?

Sloops of War (10 to 20 guns)
Frigates (28 to 44 guns)
Ships of the line (64 to 100 guns)

These classes defined the naval capabilities during the early years of the U.S. Navy.

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Name the original six frigates of the U.S. Navy.

Chesapeake
Constitution
Congress
Constellation
United States
President

These frigates were among the first commissioned ships of the U.S. Navy.

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What is the oldest US Navy commissioned vessel?

USS Constitution

Homeported in Boston, MA.

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What date is recognized as the Navy’s birthday?

Oct 13 1775

This date marks the establishment of the Continental Navy.

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What is the first ship named after an enlisted person?

Osmond Ingram (DD 255)

Osmond Ingram was the first man killed in action in World War I.

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List the ships that have been named after enlisted Sailors.

USS Osmond Ingram
USS Sullivans
USS Cole
USS Benfold
USS Stetham
USS McFaul
USS Oscar Austin
USS Pinkney

These ships honor the contributions of enlisted personnel.

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hand salute

*Originated from men in armor raising their helmet visors to be identified.

This military custom has historical significance in identifying individuals.

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What occasions are honored by the National Salute of 21 guns?

Washington’s Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
To honor the President of the United States and heads of foreign states

This salute is a traditional military honor.

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State the six areas that comprise Naval Doctrine.

Naval Command and Control
Naval Operations
Naval Warfare
Naval Logistics
Naval Intelligence
Naval Planning

These areas guide naval operations and strategy.

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What are the three levels of war?

Tactical
Operational
Strategic

These levels help in understanding military planning and execution.

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What does ORM stand for?

Operational Risk Management

ORM is a process to identify and manage risks.

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What does IAMIS that applies to ORM stand for?

Identifying hazards
Assessing hazards
Making risk decisions
Implementing controls
Supervise

IAMIS is a systematic approach to risk management.

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What was the Barbary Wars and who was involved?

U.S. vs. Barbary States (Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis, Morocco)

Fought from 1801 to 1815, establishing early U.S. naval power.

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What was the War of 1812 about?

1812-1815 U.S. vs. Great Britain

Conflict over trade restrictions and impressment; ended in stalemate but boosted U.S. pride.

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What was significant about the Clash of the Ironclads?

Mar 8-9, 1862. First battle between ironclad warships

Changed naval warfare forever.

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What was the Spanish-American War sparked by?

Feb 15 - Aug 12, 1898. USS Maine explosion

Led to U.S. gaining Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

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What was the Voyage of the Great White Fleet?

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Dec 16, 1907 – Feb 22, 1909. Global display of U.S. naval strength by circumnavigating the globe.

Conducted under President Theodore Roosevelt.

What happened during the Attack on Pearl Harbor?

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Surprise attack on U.S. Pacific Fleet

Occurred on Dec 7, 1941, leading to America entering WWII.

What was the Battle of the Atlantic?

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Longest WWII campaign between 1939-1945.

Allies vs. Germany for control of shipping routes across the Atlantic.
Pitted the German submarine force and surface units against the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and Allied merchant convoys.
Between 1939 and 1945;
3,500 Allied merchant ships (14,5 mlllion gross tons) and 175 Allled warships were sunk, and 72,200 Allied naval and merchant seamen lost their lives (read more in Extraordinary Heroism and Conspicuous Courage).
The Germans lost 783 U-boats and approximately 30,000 sailors, three quarters of Germany’s 40,000-man submarine force.

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?

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Jun 3–5, 1942. Turning point in the Pacific

-Broke the Japanese naval code which led U.S. to destroy four Japanese carriers.
-The Americans knew what was coming because of the broken codes, and Admiral Nimitz positioned his 3 carriers, the Hornet, Enterprise, and Yorktown, out of Japanese reconnaissance range.
-Japanese planes sank the Yorktown.

What was the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) known for?

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First nuclear-powered submarine

First to transit under the North Pole on Aug 3, 1958.

What was the USS Pueblo Incident?

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Jan 23, 1968 U.S. intelligence ship captured by North Korea.

Crew held for 11 months; ship remains in North Korea.

What is the role of the Commander-in-Chief (President)?

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Donald Trump acts as the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy

Includes ultimate decision-making authority over military operations.

What is the function of the **Secretary of Defense**?

Pete Hegseth Principal defense policy adviser to the President ## Footnote Exercises authority over the Department of Defense.

What is the **function of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)**?

ADM Daryl L. Caudle Senior military officer of the Navy ## Footnote Advises the Secretary of the Navy and the President.

What does **TYCOM** stand for?

Type Commander ## Footnote Responsible for operations of specific platforms.

What is the mission of **PACOM (U.S. Indo-Pacific Command)**?

Protecting U.S. interests and promoting stability in the Indo-Pacific ## Footnote Located at Camp Smith, Hawaii.

What is the **mission of EUCOM (U.S. European Command)**?

Ensures transatlantic security and cooperation with NATO allies ## Footnote Located in Stuttgart, Germany.

What is the **Area of Responsibility (AOR)** of the 2nd Fleet?

Covers the Atlantic Ocean ## Footnote Responsible for U.S. naval operations along the U.S. East Coast.

What is the purpose of **NAVPERS 1070/602 (Page 2)**?

Used to record a Sailor’s dependents and designate beneficiaries ## Footnote Updated during major life events.

What does **NAVPERS 1070/604 (Page 4)** document?

Sailor’s training, qualifications, and personal awards ## Footnote Includes advancements, NECs, and professional milestones.

What is the purpose of **NAVPERS 1306**?

Used by service members to request or initiate personnel actions such as extensions, reassignments, or program applications ## Footnote Common entries include PRD extensions, matching PRD to EAOS, co-location requests, or applications to special duty programs.

What is the role of the **Integrated Training Team (ITT)**?

*Team Leader is Executive Officer (XO) *Team coordinator is OPS or Traino ## Footnote * Composed of leaders from all warfare areas * Coordinates and integrates all warfare area training * Develops and executes complex, multi-area battle problems * Evaluates team performance during integrated drills *Ensures the ship operates as a unified team during battle scenarios.

Who supervises the **Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT)**?

*Team LeaderCombat Systems Officer (CSO). *Team coordinator is STO or EMO. ## Footnote Includes combat systems and operations personnel.

What are the main duties of the **Engineering Training Team (ETT)**?

*Team Leader Chief Engineer (CHENG) *Team coordinator is MPA ## Footnote * Focuses on engineering plant operations * Conducts engineering drills * Ensures engineering personnel are qualified *Composed of qualified engineering watchstanders.

What does the **Damage Control Training Team (DCTT)** train the crew in?

*Owned by the XO; led by the Damage Control Assistant (DCA). *Team coordinator is DCC. ## Footnote * All aspects of damage control * Ship survivability * Conducts firefighting, flooding, and chemical/biological defense drills

What is the focus of the **Seamanship Training Team (STT)**?

*Team leader OPS *Team coordinator is the First Lieutenant or Navigation Officer ## Footnote * Trains bridge, deck, and navigation teams * Conducts drills in underway replenishment, mooring, anchoring, and small boat ops *Includes qualified watchstanders and deck personnel.

What does the **Anti-Terrorism Training Team (ATTT)** train the crew in?

*Team Leader Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) or Security Officer. *Team Coordinator FPO ## Footnote * Shipboard force protection * Anti-terrorism measures * Conducts security and force protection drills

What is the responsibility of the **Medical Training Team (MTT)**?

Led by the Senior Medical Department Representative (SMDR) or Ship’s Medical Officer. ## Footnote * Trains personnel in medical emergencies * Mass casualty response * First aid

What does the **3M Training Team (3MTT)** focus on?

Led by the 3M Coordinator (3MC). ## Footnote * Navy’s Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system * Ensures accurate maintenance documentation * Evaluates maintenance performance

Who is the Vice President?

J.D. Vance

Who is the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV)?

John Phelan

Who is the current MCPON?

John Perryman.

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