what major port lies on the south tip of Spain?
Gibraltar
What president was in power when the berlin wall fall
Ronald Reagan
What does the S.A.R.H. (Deals with Radar)
Semi Active Radar Homing.
how many wrist watches/bracelets are authorized when wearing the NJROTC uniform?
one on each wrist
there are currently more than 190 nations in the U.N. how many were there originally?
51
what were some weaknesses of the articles of confederation?
No taxing power
No executive or judicial branch
No power to regulate trade
No power to regulate relations between the states or between a states or between a state and a foreign country
two of the benefits of sea power include?
not as limited by geographical features and political constraints can easily replenish fuel, stores, and ammunition at sea whenever required.
What is the measure taken to prevent or minimize damage caused by battle fire collision ground explosion flooding or any other emergency
Damage Control
How many main Guidance systems does the US navy Use.
Navy.
on what date did Eugene make the first successful aircraft landing on the deck of a ship.
18th of January, 1911
what country is the leading way in making use of the supply of energy ocean tides supply?
France
what code name was given tot he invasion of north Africa in 1942?
operation torch
hierarchy of authority is better known as?
Chain of command
At which the vessel is formally named and launched is customarily held.
Christening Ceremony
what year did the great depression start?
1929
what is ballistics?
the science of projectile motion
what battleship designation is BB61
USS Iowa
how many types of warfare is there, and what are they
there are seven
Submarine Warfare, Air Warfare, Surface warfare, Undersea warfare, Amphibious warfare, Information warfare, Space warfare
order arms from left shoulder arms is how many count movements?
five counts
Float Off launching.
what type of ship makes up the largest group of similar types of ships?
destroyers
how long did the battle of Stalingrad last and how many prisoners were captured at the battle
5 months, 300,000 prisoners
when did the republic of the Philippines receive full independence
September 30, 1946
what are symptoms of heat stroke
Not sweating, Seizures and mentally confused, very high body temp, fast but weak pulse and shallow respiration
what are considered to be the heart and soul of an effective team?
the followers
What constitute all methods of countering an enemies mines.
Mine countermeasures
aegis combat system integrates what two things?
a ships sensors and weapon systems
in what US war were the USS monitor used in? what type of ship is it?
the US civil war
Iron clad ship class
which branch makes laws and levies taxes?
Legislative
what are the navy's four elements
1.strategic deterrence
2.sea control
3. projection of power ashore
4. naval presence
the first 10 amendments of the constitution are called?
the bill of rights
what fuel source powers all aircraft carriers?
they are all powered by nuclear reactors
what are the 5 leadership styles according to the Ns2 book
Telling, Selling, Testing, Consulting, and joining
what is the responsibility of the national security council?
the national security council evaluates foreign, and domestic threats, and makes decisions based on the threat level.
what was something devastating the osama bin laden did?
the terrorist attack of 9/11
what is the Marine corps birthday
November 10, 1775
what is the condition if the body produces too much insulin and the level of glucose falls?
Hypoglycemia
what is the navy's birthday
October 13 1775
name the half or edge of a flag nearest the staff or flagpole? this term also sometimes refers to the vertical width of a flag. (blank) to raise a flag.
Hoist
what are the broad types of war?
general war and limited war.
what is another word for the slave trade?
"triangular trade"
who was the chancellor for of the third Reich in 1933
Adolf Hitler
translate these three civilian terms to navy terms: Staircase, door, and wall?
ladder, hatch and bulkhead
what are the two major technological developments?
inland reach of sea power and nuclear technology
which Korean side started the Korean war?
the north side
what is the NSC?
National Security Council
what ships are in the category of modern merchant ships?
freighters, tankers, cruise ships, and a host of other smaller special-purpose vessels and tugs.
what are the 4 skills necessary for communication?
Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
in what city and state is the US Merchant Marine Academy located?
Kings Point, NY
Rubber, glass, plastic, dry wood, and pure water are used as?
insulators
this instrument measures voltage?
voltmeter
what is Earth's atmosphere made of?
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% carbon dioxide
what was the longest period of peace in world history?
Pax Romana, for 200 years
who is know as the father of constitution?
James Madison
How deep is the crust of the earth.
25 miles deep
What causes a tsunami to form.
Meteor, earthquake, volcanic explosion.
A synethenosphere is how deep
250 miles
What were the first super ocean ever made and what was the first land mass ever made.
Pangea, Panthalassa
What natural event creates islands and island chains.
What spheres make up the earths mantle.
Lithosphere, Asenosphere, Mesosphere,