NS3-M1U1C4 - U.S. Strategy & the Navy

4 By what percentage did the overseas fleet increase during WWII? (Input the correct number; then push the ENTER button.)

55 (+/- 5)

3 Which of the following are Navy Tactical Supporting Warfare Tasks? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Ocean Surveillance B Intelligence C Electronic Warfare D Special Warfare

A Ocean Surveillance B Intelligence C Electronic Warfare D Special Warfare

5 Use of a broad spectrum of offensive military operations to destroy enemy forces or prevent them from approaching; This may be accomplished by amphibious assault operations, attack of targets ashore, or support of sea control operations A Power projection B Power triad C Strategic deterrence D Strategic forces

A Power projection

8 The art or science of deploying military or Naval forces for battle and maneuvering them in battle A Tactics B Logistics C Strategic forces

A Tactics

19 The Navy's two basic functions are sea control and power projection. A True B False

A True

2 Which of the following would be best used for surveillance? A UAVs B smart weapons C SSBN's D C4I

A UAVs

18 What is the basic U.S. National Security objective? A Destroy enemies, both foreign and domestic B Preserve American freedom, institutions and values C Contain communism D Defend other countries

B Preserve American freedom, institutions and values

7 The science and art of using all the forces to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war A Technological Tactics B Strategic forces C Diplomatic forces D Strategic deterrence

B Strategic forces

10 Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 major features of the U.S. flexible response strategy? A Larger U.S. active forces, with greater emphasis given to their readiness and modernization. B Strategic nuclear sufficiency, rather than an attempt to maintain nuclear superiority. C Security assistance for the defense needs of friendly nation. D Strong research and development programs to maintain technological superiority. E Strong conventional capability assisted by improved defense capabilities of allied nations.

B Strategic nuclear sufficiency, rather than an attempt to maintain nuclear superiority.

6 Aircraft without a human pilot sustained in flight by aerodynamic lift; commonly known as a drone A Unmanned Flying Object (UFO) B Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) C Unmanned Aircraft Flyer (UAF)

B Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

15 One of the features of the Nixon Doctrine was the concept of strategic nuclear_____________, rather than an attempt to maintain nuclear ____________. A deterrence; status quo B sufficiency; superiority C build-up; superiority D disarmament, appeasement

B sufficiency; superiority

14 Why is the independence of areas like the Persian Gulf, Western Europe, and Africa vital to the United States? A We think that if they were not independent they would become hostile to the U.S. B We need the countries in these areas to back U.S. policies. C International trade and economic ties make these areas critical to our national objectives. D It improves the global image of the United States. E Independence of these areas isn't considered vital to U.S. national objectives.

C International trade and economic ties make these areas critical to our national objectives.

13 What is the name of the talks held by the U.S. and Russia (and the former Soviet Union) concerning reductions in the number of nuclear warheads? A Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaties (NNPT) B End The Nukes Now Talks (ETNNT) C Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties (SALT) D Strategic Reduction of Nuclear Weapons Treaties (SRNWT) E Agreements on the Reduction of nuclear Missiles (ARM)

C Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties (SALT)

16 The two stages of U.S. grand strategy which were designed to contain Communism after World War II were A strategic sufficiency and second strike capability. B limited interventionism and the reliance on a single weapons system. C massive retaliation and flexible response. D shunning entangling alliances and the Monroe Doctrine.

C massive retaliation and flexible response.

20 U.S. defense forces are maintained to A maintain peace for America and the world. B establish law and justice throughout the world. C preserve the physical security and political independence of the United States. D support our high standard of living.

C preserve the physical security and political independence of the United States.

11 Which phase of U.S. strategy began with President Truman's administration after WWII? A Limited Interventionism B Western Hemispheric Defense C Massive Retaliation D Containment of Communism E Flexible Response

D Containment of Communism

1 What does the "I" stand for in "C4I"? A Intercept B Internet C Instinct D Intelligence

D Intelligence

17 The national military strategy of the United States today includes three principal elements. A a balanced Army, Navy, and Air Force B political, economic, and moral strength C nuclear strike forces, conventional forces, and missile forces D deterrence, flexible response, and forward strategy

D deterrence, flexible response, and forward strategy

9 Which one of the basic U.S. national security objectives is to preserve the United States as a free nation with its fundamental institutions and values intact? A Military B Political C Economic D Intelligence Gathering E Security

E Security

12 What is the other nation in the world which can match the ability of the United States to conduct limited operations almost anywhere on the globe? A Great Britain B Germany C China D France E There is no other country that can match the U.S. in this area.

E There is no other country that can match the U.S. in this area.