NS3-M2U1C1- The Challenge of Leadership Quiz 76

The rules of war have been considered binding on all nations since when?

• Korean War

• World War I

• World War II

• Vietnam War

A person is spotted in distress. According to the Geneva Convention of the high seas, what must the Navy ship do?

• Radio for help and standby for assistance with the rescue.

• Before providing assistance, evaluate the person as a potential threat.

• Proceed with all possible speed to the rescue of the person.

• Redirect the course of the ship in order to avoid collision.

While on board their ship in a foreign port, officers and crew ________ local jurisdiction. When officers go ashore for leave or liberty ________ laws apply.

• must follow; local

• do not have to follow; no

• must follow; their native nations’

• do not have to follow; local

Any attack must be intended and tend toward the military defeat of the enemy. Which basic principle of civilized warfare does this most closely describe?

• Humanity

• Chivalry

• Pity

• Military necessity

The sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms

• Knighthood

• Humility

• Valiance

• Chivalry

According to the rules of war, what should happen to a ship when it attempts to break a blockade?

• It should be captured.

• It should be pirated.

• It should be followed.

• It should not be pursued.

In 1962, what was the goal of the Russians when they introduced missiles on the island of Cuba? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

• Set a blockade on Cuba.

• Instill fear in the ships of the Caribbean Sea.

• Disrupt the operations of the Panama Canal.

• Threaten the U.S. coast.

The isolating, closing off, or surrounding of a place, as a port, harbor, or city, by hostile ships or troops to prevent entrance or exit.

• Siege

• Convoy

• Blockade

• Obstruction

A limited and selective form of naval blockade directed against specific cargo or contraband

• Quarantine (by warships)

• Obstruction

• Isolation

• Barricade

All prohibited specific cargo

• Felonious

• Contraband

• Lading

• Proscribed Payload