NS3 Test Bank: NS3-M1U2C1 - Naval Operations

Front

Choose the one correct statement about battle formations.

Back

A battle formation is not a precise formation.

Front

A sudden attack against a limited area or facility

Back

Raid

Front

Which of the following is defined as a series of strikes against several enemy targets in a general area? A raid, A convoy, A striking force, A sweep

Back

A sweep

Front

What is the typical length of a normal, peace-time deployment of a carrier battle group?

Back

6 months

Front

Which of the following warship types is NOT currently in active service in the U.S. Navy? Destroyers, Cruisers, Aircraft Carriers

Back

Battleships

Front

What does the Navy rely on today for most ship-to-shore communications, precision navigation, combat information and intelligence, and weather forecasting?

Back

Space Systems

Front

Which of the following is defined as a ship, fleet or group of vehicles accompanied by a protecting armed force? A battle group, A convoy, A carrier strike group, An amphibious group

Back

A convoy

Front

Which of the following is NOT a mission of the carrier strike force?
To capture territory from which a land campaign can be launched and supported,
To provide close air support,
To strike against remote enemy installations,
To seek out and destroy enemy air, surface, and subsurface forces

Back

To capture territory from which a land campaign can be launched and supported

Front

When was the first documented time an amphibious landing was used in battle?

Back

The invasion of Troy by ancient Greeks

Front

Which type of warfare is directed against airborne vehicles; formerly called anti-air warfare?

Back

Air Warfare