Security Challenges
What is the risk level of large-scale conflict with the United States?
While present, relatively low.
What is different about Kim Jong Un's Nuclear Tests when compared to his predecessors?
More tests and locations of testing.
Why does the United States remain vigilant in North Korea's continued provocations?
Commitment to allies in the region.
7 Taepodong-2 Missiles
Designator and visual indicators for the Arleigh Burke?
DDG-51
Open bow, single 5in/54 cal or 5in/62 cal dual-purpose gun fwd, split superstructure, four SPY array faces on superstructure, swept mast, two separate sets of stacks (1 fwd, 1 aft). Flight deck aft.
What North Korean Program is one of the most rapidly developing threats to global security?
Their Ballistic Missile Program.
UN Sanctions did what to North Korean imports and exports in 2018, when compared to 2017?
Caused a decline.
How do we deter North Korean force?
Nuclear umbrella and conventional forces (Power Projection)
What happened in 2014 March?
North Korea test-fires two medium-range Rodong ballistic missiles for the first time since 2009, in violation of UN resolutions.
DDG 1000 Name and type of hull form?
New Years Eve 2019, Kim Jong Un stated the need for the United States to do what, in order to achieve North Korean denuclearization?
"Practical Actions", i.e. changes in diplomatic ties, economic sanctions, and military activities.
What does Kim Jong Un pursue in order to offset adversary military advantages?
Advanced conventional weapon programs and capabilities, including more accurate artillery and ballistic missile strike capabilities and UAVs.
When was the first North Korean underground nuclear test?
2006 October
Difference between CVN-68 and CVN-78?
Nimitz vs Ford
60 aircraft vs 70 aircraft
Ford 25 feet longer due to more aft superstructure
Explain the stability of the North Korean Regime.
While it appears stable, a long series of arrests and killings of apparent rivals and the North Korean people’s growing awareness of outside events and increasing involvement in trade point to the potential for sudden volatility.
What did Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in discuss?
Agreements to reconnect roads and rail lines, establish new military parameters, promote reforestation, and facilitate cultural exchanges.
How many Minesweepers are in their Fleet?
22+2
When did the UN Security Council condemn the 2009 underground nuclear test?
June 2009
How many and what type of aircraft does the CG-47 carry?
2 MH-60 Helicopters
What missile poses the greatest threat to Japan?
KN-11 (sub-launched)
How did North Korea get around UN sanctions AND how did they generate revenue?
Ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum from third world country tankers AND used overseas labor, cyber-theft operations, and illicit commercial exports of UN SC prohibited goods.
Based off the "Strength of the Fleet" chart, how many vessels make up their fleet?
821+
What caused the event in October 2012?
Washington and South Korea announce a deal to extend the range of South Korea's ballistic missiles.
Size of crew of PC-1 Cyclone
28 (4 officers/24 enlisted)