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Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Study Guide
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- Published 05/31/2007
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Study Guide - Basic Military Requirements (BMR CH 5)
The United States Navy was formed because the Second Continental Congress realized that the survival of the colonies as independent from England depended on the formation of naval forces.
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as ships-of-the-line.
The craft developed in 1775 was a warfare submarine, named the Turtle, and invented by David Bushnell.
This raid was the first amphibious operation carried out by the American Navy and Marines.
The first official recognition of the American Stars and Stripes flag by a foreign nation was given by (a) France
(b) to the USS Ranger.
After the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy defended America’s small merchant ship fleet from the Barbary pirates.
Between the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the U.S. Navy was involved with the—
a. Quasi War with France
b. Barbary States War.
Lord Nelson said that the operation executed by LT Stephen Decatur and 84 seamen by slipping into the harbor of Tripoli and burning the captured frigate Philadelphia was “one of the most bold and daring acts of the age.”
Two actions of the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812 were—
a. The sea battle between the American frigate USS Constitution and the British frigate Guerriere
b. The victory of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry over the British squadron on Lake Erie.
During the Mexican-American War, the Navy blockaded the port cities on the Gulf and the “Mosquito Fleet” provided protective action during the first large-scale amphibious operation in U.S. military history.
During the last part of the 19th century, naval developments included—
a. Introduction of ironclad ships
b. Introduction of riverboats, rams, and gunboats
c. Development of submarines d. Construction of steeled-hull protected cruisers, signaling the end of the ironclads
e. Development of self-propelled torpedo and long-range torpedo boats
f. Development of the internal combustion engine for ships
After developing the ironclad, the Confederate Navy developed the submarine.
During the Civil War Battle of Mobile bay, Admiral Farragut gave order, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead.”
Alfred T. Mahan influenced naval strategy through his books that stressed the idea that without control of the seas, a nation couldn’t expect victory. He was one of the first instructors at the Naval War College and shared his knowledge on sea power and the importance of understanding naval needs.
The Spanish-American war began when the Maine was blown up and 250 Sailors were killed.
Commander George Dewey was instrumental in quickly ending the Spanish-American War.
The development of airplanes occurred at this time.
The U.S. Navy was deployed to stop German U-boats from practicing unrestricted warfare and terrorizing the seas.
During this war, destroyers were used as the main defense against German U-boats. They also served as an escort for troop ships and supply convoys for the allies.
During this war, the air forces supported surface antisubmarine forces.
During this war, women enlisted in the Navy as Yeoman (F), releasing enlisted men for active service at sea.
The Battle of Coral Sea was fought by aircraft, all of which were launched from carriers. This battle saved Australia from being invaded by the Japanese.
The major naval battles in the Pacific during World War II and their significance is as follows:
a. Battle of Guadalcanal—The Solomon Islands came under allied control and the danger of Australia coming under Japanese attack was lessened
b. Battle of the Philippine Sea—Heavy losses of ships, aircraft, and pilots paralyzed the Japanese Fleet
c. Battle of Leyte Gulf—Deciding blow to the Japanese Navy. Losing control of the Philippines meant that the Japanese homeland was cut off from its main source of supplies from the south.
d. Battle of Midway—The turning point of the war in the Pacific.
e. The Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima—Defeat of the Japanese in these battles signaled an approach to the end of the war.
During World War II, the U.S. Navy protected convoys bound for Europe from German U-boat attack.
Some of the types of ships that changed the shape of the Navy changed during World War II include landing ships, frigates, attack cargo ships, transport ships, barracks ships, net tenders, repair ships, radar pickets minelayers, and mine sweepers.
On 30 Jul 1943, Congress authorized the establishment of the Women’s Reserve to fill acute shortages of personnel during World War II.
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act abolished the Women’s Reserve and gave women full partnership in the Navy.
Some of the Navy’s roles during the Korean Conflict included—
a. Providing close air support to knock out bridges and block enemy routes with the use of jets from carriers
b. Navy helicopters spotted enemy artillery
c. Navy ships supported the amphibious landing at Inchon through massive shore bombardment before ground forces landed
d. The Navy successfully used its battleships to intervene in ground operations far ashore.
Some of the Navy’s missions during the Vietnam Police Action included—
a. Surface ship-based gunfire support
b. Carrier-based aircraft operations
c. Coastal interdiction patrols against the enemy
Other actions the Navy was involved with during the same timeframe as the Vietnam Police Action include—
a. The manned space exploration program
b. Manned undersea exploration, using deep submergence vehicles and underwater laboratories
During the Iraq – Iran War, the Navy escorted and protected oil tankers in transit to and from the Persian Gulf against Iranian attacks.
The Navy’s contributions during Operation Dessert Storm included—
a. Providing sea control
b. Naval gunfire support for sea to ground forces
c. Surface and subsurface missile attacks on selected targets in Iraq
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as ships-of-the-line.
The craft developed in 1775 was a warfare submarine, named the Turtle, and invented by David Bushnell.
This raid was the first amphibious operation carried out by the American Navy and Marines.
The first official recognition of the American Stars and Stripes flag by a foreign nation was given by (a) France
(b) to the USS Ranger.
After the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy defended America’s small merchant ship fleet from the Barbary pirates.
Between the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the U.S. Navy was involved with the—
a. Quasi War with France
b. Barbary States War.
Lord Nelson said that the operation executed by LT Stephen Decatur and 84 seamen by slipping into the harbor of Tripoli and burning the captured frigate Philadelphia was “one of the most bold and daring acts of the age.”
Two actions of the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812 were—
a. The sea battle between the American frigate USS Constitution and the British frigate Guerriere
b. The victory of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry over the British squadron on Lake Erie.
During the Mexican-American War, the Navy blockaded the port cities on the Gulf and the “Mosquito Fleet” provided protective action during the first large-scale amphibious operation in U.S. military history.
During the last part of the 19th century, naval developments included—
a. Introduction of ironclad ships
b. Introduction of riverboats, rams, and gunboats
c. Development of submarines d. Construction of steeled-hull protected cruisers, signaling the end of the ironclads
e. Development of self-propelled torpedo and long-range torpedo boats
f. Development of the internal combustion engine for ships
After developing the ironclad, the Confederate Navy developed the submarine.
During the Civil War Battle of Mobile bay, Admiral Farragut gave order, “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead.”
Alfred T. Mahan influenced naval strategy through his books that stressed the idea that without control of the seas, a nation couldn’t expect victory. He was one of the first instructors at the Naval War College and shared his knowledge on sea power and the importance of understanding naval needs.
The Spanish-American war began when the Maine was blown up and 250 Sailors were killed.
Commander George Dewey was instrumental in quickly ending the Spanish-American War.
The development of airplanes occurred at this time.
The U.S. Navy was deployed to stop German U-boats from practicing unrestricted warfare and terrorizing the seas.
During this war, destroyers were used as the main defense against German U-boats. They also served as an escort for troop ships and supply convoys for the allies.
During this war, the air forces supported surface antisubmarine forces.
During this war, women enlisted in the Navy as Yeoman (F), releasing enlisted men for active service at sea.
The Battle of Coral Sea was fought by aircraft, all of which were launched from carriers. This battle saved Australia from being invaded by the Japanese.
The major naval battles in the Pacific during World War II and their significance is as follows:
a. Battle of Guadalcanal—The Solomon Islands came under allied control and the danger of Australia coming under Japanese attack was lessened
b. Battle of the Philippine Sea—Heavy losses of ships, aircraft, and pilots paralyzed the Japanese Fleet
c. Battle of Leyte Gulf—Deciding blow to the Japanese Navy. Losing control of the Philippines meant that the Japanese homeland was cut off from its main source of supplies from the south.
d. Battle of Midway—The turning point of the war in the Pacific.
e. The Battles of Okinawa and Iwo Jima—Defeat of the Japanese in these battles signaled an approach to the end of the war.
During World War II, the U.S. Navy protected convoys bound for Europe from German U-boat attack.
Some of the types of ships that changed the shape of the Navy changed during World War II include landing ships, frigates, attack cargo ships, transport ships, barracks ships, net tenders, repair ships, radar pickets minelayers, and mine sweepers.
On 30 Jul 1943, Congress authorized the establishment of the Women’s Reserve to fill acute shortages of personnel during World War II.
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act abolished the Women’s Reserve and gave women full partnership in the Navy.
Some of the Navy’s roles during the Korean Conflict included—
a. Providing close air support to knock out bridges and block enemy routes with the use of jets from carriers
b. Navy helicopters spotted enemy artillery
c. Navy ships supported the amphibious landing at Inchon through massive shore bombardment before ground forces landed
d. The Navy successfully used its battleships to intervene in ground operations far ashore.
Some of the Navy’s missions during the Vietnam Police Action included—
a. Surface ship-based gunfire support
b. Carrier-based aircraft operations
c. Coastal interdiction patrols against the enemy
Other actions the Navy was involved with during the same timeframe as the Vietnam Police Action include—
a. The manned space exploration program
b. Manned undersea exploration, using deep submergence vehicles and underwater laboratories
During the Iraq – Iran War, the Navy escorted and protected oil tankers in transit to and from the Persian Gulf against Iranian attacks.
The Navy’s contributions during Operation Dessert Storm included—
a. Providing sea control
b. Naval gunfire support for sea to ground forces
c. Surface and subsurface missile attacks on selected targets in Iraq