EXW CC 101 Navy Expeditionary
History And Organization
fundamentals Questions with
complete solution 2026
101.1 Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the U.s. Navy. - correct answer ✔In 1794
congress authorized the Department of War to construct six frigates to protect American Merchant-men
101.2 State the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support
national policies. [Ref. a, Ch. 1, Pg. 7 thru 10] - correct answer ✔readiness, flexibility, self-sustainability,
and mobility. It is combined with political, diplomatic, and economic strategies to support the National
Security Strategy.
101.3 When is the U.s. Navy birthday? [Ref. d. Ch. 5, Pg. 5-1] - correct answer ✔13 October 1775
101.4 Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees - correct answer ✔In WW2 civilians
could not protect themselves. Rear Admiral Ben Morrell decided to create militarized construction unit.
101.5 Discuss the significance of March 5, 1942 as it pertains to the Seabees. - correct answer ✔Seabee
birthday
a. Battle of Coral Sea - correct answer ✔(4-8 May 1942), Coral Sea was the first two fleets never saw
each other; the battle was fought entirely with naval aircraft.
b. Battle of Midway - correct answer ✔(4-7 June 1942). most important naval battle of World War II.
Occurring six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. We sank 4 Japanese carriers and a heavy
cruise. 1 American carrier and cruiser were sunk.
, c. Invasion of Normandy - correct answer ✔(6 June 1944), the Seabees were among the first to go
ashore as members of naval combat demolition units. Working with U.S. Army Engineers, their crucial
task was to destroy the steel and concrete barriers that the germans had built in the water and on the
beaches to forestall and amphibious landings
101.7 Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). -
correct answer ✔Initial German Blitzkrieg attacks in the 1940s and Korean conflict.
101.8 Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: -
correct answer ✔
Secretary of the Navy SECNAV - correct answer ✔Honorable Richard V. Spencer- Head of DON,
responsible for the recruiting, organizing, supplying, and training.
Chief of Naval Operations CNO - correct answer ✔Admiral Michael M. Gil day- Utilization of resources,
organize, train, equip, prepare and maintain readiness on Navy forces.
Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Navy MCPON - correct answer ✔Master Chief Russel Smith-
Communication between enlisted and senior policy level of DON. Advises CNP in all matters regarding
active and retired enlisted members and their dependents.
Fleet Master Chief - correct answer ✔Master Chief James Honea (PAC Fleet)- A MC who has vertically
the same responsibility as a CMDCM, but for a larger fleet commands.
Force Master Chief - correct answer ✔A MC who has virtually the same responsibility as a CMDCM, but
for larger force commands rather than a single unit.
CO - correct answer ✔CMDR Andrew Forttman- Overall responsible for the safety, well being, and
efficiency of their command.
History And Organization
fundamentals Questions with
complete solution 2026
101.1 Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the U.s. Navy. - correct answer ✔In 1794
congress authorized the Department of War to construct six frigates to protect American Merchant-men
101.2 State the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support
national policies. [Ref. a, Ch. 1, Pg. 7 thru 10] - correct answer ✔readiness, flexibility, self-sustainability,
and mobility. It is combined with political, diplomatic, and economic strategies to support the National
Security Strategy.
101.3 When is the U.s. Navy birthday? [Ref. d. Ch. 5, Pg. 5-1] - correct answer ✔13 October 1775
101.4 Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees - correct answer ✔In WW2 civilians
could not protect themselves. Rear Admiral Ben Morrell decided to create militarized construction unit.
101.5 Discuss the significance of March 5, 1942 as it pertains to the Seabees. - correct answer ✔Seabee
birthday
a. Battle of Coral Sea - correct answer ✔(4-8 May 1942), Coral Sea was the first two fleets never saw
each other; the battle was fought entirely with naval aircraft.
b. Battle of Midway - correct answer ✔(4-7 June 1942). most important naval battle of World War II.
Occurring six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. We sank 4 Japanese carriers and a heavy
cruise. 1 American carrier and cruiser were sunk.
, c. Invasion of Normandy - correct answer ✔(6 June 1944), the Seabees were among the first to go
ashore as members of naval combat demolition units. Working with U.S. Army Engineers, their crucial
task was to destroy the steel and concrete barriers that the germans had built in the water and on the
beaches to forestall and amphibious landings
101.7 Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). -
correct answer ✔Initial German Blitzkrieg attacks in the 1940s and Korean conflict.
101.8 Discuss the following personnel including roles and responsibilities in the chain of command: -
correct answer ✔
Secretary of the Navy SECNAV - correct answer ✔Honorable Richard V. Spencer- Head of DON,
responsible for the recruiting, organizing, supplying, and training.
Chief of Naval Operations CNO - correct answer ✔Admiral Michael M. Gil day- Utilization of resources,
organize, train, equip, prepare and maintain readiness on Navy forces.
Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Navy MCPON - correct answer ✔Master Chief Russel Smith-
Communication between enlisted and senior policy level of DON. Advises CNP in all matters regarding
active and retired enlisted members and their dependents.
Fleet Master Chief - correct answer ✔Master Chief James Honea (PAC Fleet)- A MC who has vertically
the same responsibility as a CMDCM, but for a larger fleet commands.
Force Master Chief - correct answer ✔A MC who has virtually the same responsibility as a CMDCM, but
for larger force commands rather than a single unit.
CO - correct answer ✔CMDR Andrew Forttman- Overall responsible for the safety, well being, and
efficiency of their command.
