NS3 Naval Knowledge Superbowl Supplementary
1 There are currently more than 190 nations in the United Nations. How many were there originally? (Input the correct number; then push the ENTER button.)
51 (+/- 2)
4 By what percentage did the overseas fleet increase during WWII? (Input the correct number; then push the ENTER button.)
55 (+/- 5)
12 What is another word for Sea-Farming? A Aquaculture B Water Farming C Fish Farming D Fish Factory Ships E Oceanography
A Aquaculture
11 What area of the world accounts for over 70 percent of the shipbuilding market? A Asia B Africa C South America D Europe E The United States
A Asia
15 The Mediterranean Sea is a part of which main ocean area? A Atlantic B Pacific C Arctic D Afro-Asian
A Atlantic
10 Why don't U.S. shipbuilding facilities produce a large number of ships today? A Because of higher U.S. labor and construction costs. B Because the U.S. lacks many of the raw materials necessary to produce ships in great numbers. C Because they concentrate on Military vessel construction and do not have the time/capacity to do more. D Actually, U.S. shipbuilders lead the world in the construction of ships.
A Because of higher U.S. labor and construction costs.
12 Why is there no real hope of victory in a General War today? A Because the major powers would use nuclear weapons and the scale of the destruction would mean there were no winners. B Because no one major power could ever defeat another in the modern world. C Because General Wars could never take place in modern times. D Because no major power has the resources to fight a General War. E Because it wouldn't be allowed under the rules of the United Nations.
A Because the major powers would use nuclear weapons and the scale of the destruction would mean there were no winners.
7 What can the U.S. do to continue to develop a strong merchant marine program? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Cut shipbuilding costs B Cut technology C Reduce modular weapons installations D Use containerships to support the Naval fleet
A Cut shipbuilding costs D Use containerships to support the Naval fleet
5 The presence of mobile sea forces near land areas where conflict threatens to break out A Deterrence B Obviaton C Embankment
A Deterrence
4 Which of the following points is included in the National Strategy against extremist violence and terrorism? (Input all that apply, then press the ENTER button.) A Focus on high-value fixed targets B Break their allegiance to country C Gain timely intelligence D Sideline disaster relief
A Focus on high-value fixed targets B Break their allegiance to country C Gain timely intelligence
13 The use of national power and influence to attain national security objectives is known as what? A Grand Strategy B Grand Preparedness C Continental Strategy D Aerospace Strategy E Maritime Strategy
A Grand Strategy
15 The Grand Alliance developed in World War II was composed of A Great Britain and United States. B the United Sates, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. C the United States, Great Britain, and France. D Germany, Italy, and Japan.
A Great Britain and United States.
2 Two of the benefits of Sea Power include: (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Not as limited by geographical features and political constraints B Can establish a line of defense close to national shores C Can easily replenish fuel, stores and ammunition at sea whenever required D Access to an unlimited resource in drinking water
A Not as limited by geographical features and political constraints C Can easily replenish fuel, stores and ammunition at sea whenever required
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 In which category does the USA fall? A Owns nuclear weapons; capable of using them B Has the ability to build nuclear weapons C Developing nuclear weapons; but can't use them
A Owns nuclear weapons; capable of using them
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
6 Which of the following statements about modern Revolutionary Wars are true? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Primarily political and social processes B Primarily religious in nature C Often involve a conspiracy to overturn an established government D Most often occur in underdeveloped countries
A Primarily political and social processes C Often involve a conspiracy to overturn an established government D Most often occur in underdeveloped countries
17 The Afro-Asian Ocean includes the A South Atlantic and Indian Oceans. B North and South Pacific Oceans. C North and South Atlantic Oceans. D South Pacific and Indian Oceans.
A South Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
3 Sums of money granted by the government to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive A Subsidies B Payoffs C Commodities D Rebates
A Subsidies
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
16 What is the sinister form of revolution that has burst onto the world stage in recent years? A Terrorism B Guerilla warfare C Urban Warfare D Genocide
A Terrorism
11 What is the body of water at the southern tip of Africa called? A The Cape of Good Hope B The Suez Canal C The Strait of Gibraltar D The Strait of Malacca E The Turkish Straits
A The Cape of Good Hope
11 Which of the following conflicts would NOT be considered a Revolutionary War? A The Falklands War B The War of Texas Independence C The American Civil War D The Chinese Communist takeover in China E Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba
A The Falklands War
1 What book on strategic thinking did Niccolo Machiavelli write? A The Prince B The Grandest Strategy C On War D The Art of War
A The Prince
10 What was the strategic reason for the Soviet Union to enter the war against Japan in August 1945? A They knew that Japan would soon be defeated and they wanted to take part in the "spoils of war." B There was no valid strategic reason for the Soviets to enter the war against Japan. C They felt a moral obligation to enter the war after Germany was defeated. D They wanted to free up American and British forces for use in the war against Germany.
A They knew that Japan would soon be defeated and they wanted to take part in the "spoils of war."
5 To which U.S. Department does the Navy's Military Sealift Command report? A Transportation B Labor C Defense D Commerce
A Transportation
18 During World War II, the U.S. shipbuilding industry went into high gear. A True B False
A True
19 The Navy's two basic functions are sea control and power projection. A True B False
A True
20 An auxiliary function of the U.S. Merchant Marine, of prime importance, is to aid in the national defense. 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
19 The Soviet entry into the Pacific War against Japan, as agreed in the Potsdam Conference, enabled them to A assist the Communist takeover in China, and set up a regime in North Korea which ultimately led to the start of the Korean war. B make a major military contribution toward the Allied victory over Japan. C set the stage for a peaceful Asia after the war. D contribute significantly to the Pacific strategy in the war.
A assist the Communist takeover in China, and set up a regime in North Korea which ultimately led to the start of the Korean war.
2 What two fundamental principles of maneuver warfare did the Inchon Amphibious Assault demonstrate? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A center of gravity B main effort C critical vulnerability D focus of effort
A center of gravity C critical vulnerability
6 Why does the U.S. need a strong merchant marine and trained mariners? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A commerce B offense C defense D All of the above
A commerce C defense
1 When evaluating threat, the best indication of intentions is what people __________. A do B say C think D write
A do
16 The two major technological developments since World War II are A increased inland reach of sea power and nuclear power. B nuclear power and exploitation of the continental shelf. C exploitation of the continental shelf for minerals and increased inland reach of sea power. D none of the above.
A increased inland reach of sea power and nuclear power.
10 The ocean area which has become a naval operating area only since the advent of the nuclear submarine is the A Indian Ocean B Arctic Ocean C Afro-Asian Ocean D Atlantic Ocean E Pacific Ocean
B Arctic Ocean
19 Merchant ships are not designed to be converted to fill combatant roles. A True B False
B False
20 President Harry S. Truman was first to try Mahan's theory of naval strategy. A True B False
B False
8 A set of beliefs, ideas, doctrines, or opinions of a group or country that are used as a common platform to wage war against another group or country A Cerebral planning B Ideological warfare C Extenuation warfare D Psychological warfare
B Ideological warfare
7 A nation having at least one shoreline bordering on international waters A Border nation B Littoral nation C Aqua nation
B Littoral nation
2 Which of the following are the classic schools of strategic thought? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A Overseas B Maritime C Continental D Aerospace
B Maritime C Continental D Aerospace
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)
4 How far along is humankind in its search for knowledge of the ocean's depths? A There is not much more to explore. B We have just scratched the surface. C We have a thorough understanding of the seas.
B We have just scratched the surface.
14 Of the three basic considerations that dominate the evaluation of an external threat, Intentions is: A the nation's dependence on overseas imports of raw materials or fuels, weak or unpopular governments, and so forth. B a country's determination to execute certain plans C the process used to gain information necessary to make informed estimates of the threat to the nation. D the sum total of national power to include political, military, economic, social, moral, scientific, moral, and geographic factors.
B a country's determination to execute certain plans
18 The Afro-Asian Ocean is especially important to us today because its sea lanes A can be interdicted by enemy submarines. B carry the bulk of the foreign oil from the Middle East. C are vulnerable to unfriendly nations in southern Africa. D are connected to the Mediterranean by the Suez Canal.
B carry the bulk of the foreign oil from the Middle East.
15 The Jones Act stated that the purpose of the U.S. Merchant Marine is to A stimulate American shipbuilding and train merchant seamen. B carry the greater portion of U.S. commerce and serve as a naval auxiliary in time of war. C control the sea lanes of the world and carry the bulk of the world's commercial trade. D bring in essential industrial raw materials and take out manufactured products for sale in the world markets.
B carry the greater portion of U.S. commerce and serve as a naval auxiliary in time of war.
20 If an insurrection has a weak cause but good organization, the legitimate government will be able to defeat the insurrection only by A developing a better cause or case for its continued existence. B establishing a superior organization and applying strong measures to break up the revolutionary organization. C obtaining military advisors to train counterinsurgent forces. D requesting and receiving modern military equipment from the western democracies.
B establishing a superior organization and applying strong measures to break up the revolutionary organization.
8 Terrorists tend to rely on __________. (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.) A an abundance of resources B fear C strength in numbers D large scale singular actions
B fear C strength in numbers
17 The weapons systems and forces considered to be the principal ones of the United States and the Soviet Union during the decades of the 1970s and 1980s were the A amphibious weapons and forces. B submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), combined with the near invulnerability of the SSBN launch platform. C mobile logistic support forces which could support forward-deployed forces with nuclear weapons. D mobile carrier task force and its aircraft equipped with nuclear ordnance.
B submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), combined with the near invulnerability of the SSBN launch platform.
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
7 Which group does the Taliban place the most restrictions upon? A children B women C men D elders
B women
3 Select the answer that corrects the statement. The grand strategy the U.S. follows today is Containment of Communism, which has evolved through two stages- Massive Retaliation and Nuclear Deterrence. A Change "Containment of Communism" to "Nuclear Deterrence" B Change "Massive Retaliation" to "Massive Response" C Change "Nuclear Deterrence" to "Flexible Response" D It is correct as is.
C Change "Nuclear Deterrence" to "Flexible Response"
5 An alliance for combined action A Contraband B Compromise C Coalition D Custody
C Coalition
3 An action or event that serves as the culmination of a bad or deteriorating situation A Threat evaluation B Intelligence estimate C Coup de grâce
C Coup de grâce
3 Which of the following countries is leading the way in making use of the supply of energy ocean tides supply? A U.S.A. B England C France
C France
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.
1 Put the following U.S. ports in order of highest to lowest value of shipments handled. A Seattle B Charleston C Los Angeles
C Los Angeles B Charleston A Seattle
6 The vessels of a nation that are engaged in commerce A Strategic Forces B Captain's Fleet C Merchant Marine
C Merchant Marine
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)
2 Used to mainly carry crude oil, what is the most common type of ship on the high seas? A Cruiser B Container C Tanker
C Tanker
8 Which of the following is NOT one of the chokepoints areas for the passage of oil between the Persian Gulf and Europe? A The Suez Canal B The Cape of Good Hope C The Strait of Malacca D All of these are important chokepoint areas for the passage of oil between the Persian Gulf and Europe. E None of these are important chokepoint areas for the passage of oil between the Persian Gulf and Europe.
C The Strait of Malacca
17 Probably the most significant concept put forward by Karl von Clausewitz in his famous book On War, from the standpoint of modern strategic thought, is that A decision by battle is the first rule of war. B statesmanship can be used to better advantage than war. C a strategy of exhaustion requires limited warfare to gain the final political objective. D war is a continuation of political policy carried out by other means.
C a strategy of exhaustion requires limited warfare to gain the final political objective.
18 Limited war falls between the extremes of general war and the so-called A revolutionary war. B gorilla war. C cold war. D proxy war.
C cold war.
17 Not since the Civil War has the American Merchant Marine been among the leaders in the world, except A during the 1890s when the sea power philosophy of Mahan was adopted by President Theodore Roosevelt. B during the Great Depression of the 1930s when many European shipping companies collapsed financially. C during World War I and II when defense and military requirements demanded an all-out logistic effort. D during the Korean and Vietnam wars when the Military Sealift Command had to expand greatly to meet military requirements.
C during World War I and II when defense and military requirements demanded an all-out logistic effort.
4 Which is the most risky form of armed conflict? A naval B air C ground
C ground
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.
18 Before the actual outbreak of World War II in 1939, Hitler confirmed Clausewitz's premise that A economic self-sufficiency was the key to victory in war. B total mobilization of the nation's manpower and resources should be under the command of a supreme military commander. C military operations were only the last resort against an enemy, to be applied only after all other modes of conquest had failed. D Western Allies would show interest in North Africa as an invasion point to Germany.
C military operations were only the last resort against an enemy, to be applied only after all other modes of conquest had failed.
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.
16 The spearhead of offensive tanks and airplanes designed by the Nazi Germans to overcome defensive superiority was called A continental expansion. B Lebeustraum (living space). C the blitzkrieg. D battlefield tactics.
C the blitzkrieg.
15 In the principles of war, Observe unity of Command is: A to use strength against weakness. B to employ all combat power available in the most effective way possible. C to ensure unity of effort for every objective. D to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative.
C to ensure unity of effort for every objective.
13 Which of these are principles of war? A Take the offensive, economize force, and observe unity of command B Define the objective, mass forces, and maneuver C Maintain simplicity, achieve surprise, and maintain security D All of the above
D All of the above
16 The U.S. Merchant Marine is an important part of U.S. sea power because these ships A contribute to the nation's economic well being by bringing in strategic materials and carrying out our manufactured products to world market. B can help spread American ideals and ideas to foreign nations. C provide a vital link between the fighting forces and the civilian industrial base during wartime. D All of the above are correct statements.
D All of the above are correct statements.
19 Sea power enables A geographic and political mobility by a nation. B tactical and sustained mobility by a naval force. C projection of power on, over, under, and from the seas. D All of the above are correct.
D All of the above are correct.
12 Why is it necessary to think of the world's resources in terms of a worldwide economy? A Because there only so many resources to go around and so they must be shared B Because the various raw materials of the world are sold on the world market rather than bought by individual countries C Because the stock markets of the nations of the world are tied together D Because so much of the world is dependent on imported raw materials E Because every country in the world could get by on only its own resources if trade weren't established and maintained
D Because so much of the world is dependent on imported raw materials
4 A merchant ship equipped to load, transport, and discharge van-type boxes containing general cargo A Cargo ship B Transport ship C Box ship D Containership
D Containership
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
6 A national policy of abstaining from political or economic relations with other countries A Independent stance B Detachment C Secede D Isolationism
D Isolationism
10 Which of the Principals of War advises us to never permit an enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage? A Economize force B Achieve surprise C Maintain simplicity D Maintain security E Define the objective
D Maintain security
7 A first-strike attack carried out to destroy an enemy's capacity to respond in response to a threat from a group or country A Enemy retaliation B Massive retaliation C Flexible response D Preemptive attack
D Preemptive attack
9 A form of limited war in which a major power avoids direct military involvement by having satellite states engage another major power or its allies A Major war B Limited war C General war D Proxy war
D Proxy war
8 Ships that can be transferred to Military Sealift Command (M.S.C.) to provide surge capability; they can be activated in four to twenty days. A Sailboat B Destroyer C Cruise Ship D Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships
D Ready Reserve Force (RRF) ships
9 What did the Jones Act of 1920 require? A The payment of construction and operating subsidies to American ship-owners so that they would consider expansion. B That all domestic cargoes shipped between U.S. ports be carried in foreign-owned and operated vessels. C That all international cargoes shipped from U.S. ports be carried in foreign-owned and operated vessels. D That all domestic cargoes shipped between U.S. ports be carried in U.S.-owned and operated vessels.
D That all domestic cargoes shipped between U.S. ports be carried in U.S.-owned and operated vessels.
13 The tactic of "vertical envelopment" has become possible because of what invention? A The V-22 Osprey Aircraft B The parachute C The observation balloon D The helicopter E The jet aircraft
D The helicopter
9 Which of the following is one of the two major political developments since World War II that has increased the importance of the oceans? A The capability of sea power to reach far inland B The creation of the United Nations C The effect of global warming on the oceans D The rapid increase in the number of new nations E Nuclear weapons and nuclear powered ships and submarines
D The rapid increase in the number of new nations
14 Which of the following is NOT one of the three classic schools of strategic thought? A Aerospace B Continental C Maritime D These are all schools of strategic thought. E None of these represents one of the three classic schools of strategic thought.
D These are all schools of strategic thought.
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
19 In modern forms of armed conflict, Revolutionary War is defined as: A military operations directed toward a clearly defined, decisive, and attainable objective. B a war in which total resources of both belligerents are employed and national survival of a major belligerent is in jeopardy. C major powers or their proxies voluntarily restricting their action in order to prevent escalation toward general war. D involving a conspiracy, culminating in a coup that overthrows an established government.
D involving a conspiracy, culminating in a coup that overthrows an established government.
14 With regards to sea power, tactical mobility can be defined as the ability to A turn and accelerate rapidly in the water. B project power inland with naval gunfire and aviation assets. C easily replenish fuel, stores, and ammunition at sea. D move naval forces quickly and disperse whenever and however necessary.
D move naval forces quickly and disperse whenever and however necessary.
20 Insofar as natural resources are concerned, the United States A is completely self-sufficient. B must impart a small quantity of materials. C must import only oil. D must import much oil and other strategic materials.
D must import much oil and other strategic materials.
12 Which classic school of grand strategy believes that the main area of East-West confrontation would be across the Arctic Ocean, not the Atlantic or Pacific? A Continental Strategy B Maritime Strategy C Political Strategy D Undersea Warfare Strategy E Aerospace Strategy
E Aerospace Strategy
11 What general is considered to be the first Western grand strategist? A Scipio Africanus B Hannibal C Frederick the Great D Julius Caesar E Alexander the Great
E Alexander the Great
13 World-wide, what is the preferred method of moving large quantities of primary products and manufactured trade goods? A By long-haul trucks B By pipeline C By air D By rail E By water
E By water
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
9 Who wrote The Art of War, considered by many to be the first great book on military strategy? A Alexander the Great B Niccolo Machiavelli C Scipio Africanus D Karl von Clausewitz E Sun Tzu
E Sun Tzu
14 What act of Congress, passed in 1936, provided for the payment of construction and operating subsidies so American ship-owners would consider expansion? A The Waterborne Commerce Act B The Jones Act C The Maritime Subsidy Act D The Freedom on the Seas Act E The Merchant Marine Act
E The Merchant Marine Act
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.
