NS3 Naval Knowledge-US Strategy Exam

What are the Navy's two basic functions? - ANSWER-Sea control and power projection Which basic function means mastery over the entire surface, subsurface, and air space aove designated sea and littoral areas? - ANSWER-sea control Which basic function is exemplified through carrier strikes, amphibious assaults, and cruise missile attacks? - ANSWER-projection of power. What are the three functional roles within the US military strategy which the navy is responsible for? - ANSWER-strategic nuclear deterrence, overseas deployed forces, security of the sea lines of communication What is the art and science of fighting battles? - ANSWER-tactics What new technological development allows for increased surveillance of enemies? - ANSWER-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle What are the three parts of the vital nuclear triad? - ANSWER-fleet ballistic missile submarines, intercontinental ballistic missiles, long-range strategic bombers What are non-nuclear naval forces called? - ANSWER-general purpose forces What naval capability involves having sufficient power to be capable of projecting power, and destroying all hostile forces in the theater of operations? - ANSWER-offensive power What naval capability involves deployed forces being able to react quickly and defend against any enemy attack? - ANSWER-Defensive strength What naval capability involves naval forces sustaining themselves for extended periods of time? - ANSWER-Logistical Indpendence What naval capability involves involves the naval commander being able to communicate with and monitor assigned forces? - ANSWER-Command and control What acronym contains the five subdivisions of modern command and control systems? - ANSWER-C4I What does C4I stand for? - ANSWER-command, control, communications, computers, intelligence What naval capability involves being able to employ tactical nuclear weapons? - ANSWER-Tactical nuclear weapons capability