NS3 Naval Knowledge Unit 1 Chapter 4 Exam with Complete Solutions

What type of supporting warfare task involves naval operations that are unconventional in nature and often clandestine in character? - ANSWER-Special warfare What type of warfare is concerned with attacks launched from the sea by naval forces and landing forces embarked in ships and craft designed to make a landing on a hostile shore? - ANSWER-Amphibious warfare The Navy's two basic functions are sea control and __________. - ANSWER-Power projection The Navy is responsible for three functional roles within the national military strategy: strategic nuclear deterrence, overseas deployed forces, and __________. - ANSWER-Security of sea lines of communication What is defined as the art and science of fighting battles? - ANSWER-Tactics Which tactical capability requires sufficient power to be capable of projecting power through such means as carrier and amphibious battle forces and the destruction of all hostile forces in the theater of operation by weapons such as guns and missiles? - ANSWER-Offensive power The mission of the Navy is to be prepared to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations at sea in support of U.S. national interests. - ANSWER-True What are the Navy's two basic functions? - ANSWER-Sea control/Power projection What is the advantage of having naval forces deployed in peacetime overseas? - ANSWER-They can engage enemy forces should hostilities break out/They can support forward-positioned U.S. and allied forces in peacetime. What is the tactical key to survival in atomic warfare? - ANSWER-Dispersal What are the essential tactical capabilities of our general purpose forces? - ANSWER-All of the answers are correct What are some of the fundamental tactical warfare tasks of the Navy? - ANSWER-All of the answers are correct Which of the following is considered to be the supporting tactical warfare task of the Navy? - ANSWER-All of the answers are correct