Nuclear deterrence Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Battle of the Coral Sea What 1942 World War II battle marked a turning point in aviation when aircraft launched from carriers met in battle for the first time? Long-range carrier-based air strikes The 7 December 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor demonstrated the effectiveness of what history- making strategy? Steam In 1954, what new type of catapult was able to propel planes from aircraft carrier decks to a speed of 150 miles per hour in two seconds? launching and reco...

MAJCOMs - correct answer are responsible for conducting all phases of various missions and functions. Air Combat Command (ACC) - correct answer Organizes, trains, equips and deploys combat ready forces to support combatant commanders around the globe Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) - correct answer Develops and provides combat-ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations—safe, secure, effective—to support the President of the United States and combatant comm...

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-strategi...

What influenced United States foreign policy and thereby helped to bring about the emigrations of thousands of Jews from the Soviet Union in the 1970's? : American human rights concerns Following the creation of an independent Bosnia-Herzegovina, Yugoslavia consisted of two republics and two semi-autonomous provinces. The republics were Serbia and....? : Montenegro In public speaking, the term ''poisoning the well'' refers to? : A disingenuous and vilifying definition of terms or c...

What are the four categories of tools available to U.S. leaders crafting foreign policy? : Diplomatic, Economic, Military, and Unconventional Ex. of Diplomatic : consultations and negotiations, treaties, defense and security agreements, resolutions in global and regional bodies such as the United Nations (UN), and public diplomacy to promote U.S. views and culture Ex. of Economic : trade and investment agreements, tariffs, sanctions, embargoes and boycotts, bilateral and multilateral ...

There are currently more than 190 nations in the United Nations. How many were there originally? correct answer: 51 Two of the benefits of Sea Power include: correct answer: Not as limited by geographical features and political constraints. Can easily replenish fuel, stores and ammunition at sea whenever required Which of the following countries is leading the way in making use of the supply of energy ocean tides supply? correct answer: France How far along is humankind in its search...

What does the Afro-Asian Ocean include? - ANSWER-Broad reaches of the South Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean as well as the Middle-Eastern routes through the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Persian Gulf What term describes the measures taken by a state or an alliance of states to prevent hostile action by another state? - ANSWER-Deterrence What is a littoral nation? - ANSWER-A country having at least one shoreline bordering on international waters What term describes the cultivation of water pl...

Realism - Answer- Attempts to explain the world as it is in reality - rather than describing the world as we would like it to be. This means that realism can sometimes be seen as ignoring the moral or ethical implications of a particular event such as a territorial conflict. Liberalism - Answer- Focuses on the way in which we live in a world characterised by interdependence between states, see us as living in an era characterised by great change occurring at a rapid pace. Just War Theory -...

Alliance - ANSWER-formal agreements between two or more nations, usually suggesting collective or bilateral defense (note difference between this and strategic partners Intelligence - ANSWER-Information that informs threat assessments and evaluations of policy options Diplomacy - ANSWER-formal channels of engagement between countries to express values and interests, negotiate, and find cooperative solutions. Track 1 diplomacy - ANSWER-Official diplomacy Track 1.5 Diplomacy - ANSWER-M...

Foreign Service Exam Practice Questions with Verified Answers What influenced United States foreign policy and thereby helped to bring about the emigrations of thousands of Jews from the Soviet Union in the 1970's? American human rights concerns Following the creation of an independent Bosnia-Herzegovina, Yugoslavia consisted of two republics and two semi-autonomous provinces. The republics were Serbia and....? Montenegro In public speaking, the term ''poisoning the well'' refe...