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US Navy
The US Navy is a service branch of the US Armed Forces that deals with naval warfare. It is the world’s largest naval force, and has the largest carrier fleet, operating 286 ships in active service and over 3,700 aircrafts.
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Vice Admiral Samuel Lee Gravely, Jr. (June 4, 1922 - October 22, 2004), had numerous firsts as an African American in the Navy:
First African American in the U.S. Navy to be commissioned an officer
First African American to serve aboard a fighting ship as an officer
First African American to command a Navy ship
First African American fleet commander
First African American to become a Flag Officer, serving in a dual role as Director of Naval Communications (CNO Staff) and Commander, Naval Telecommunications Command, from 1971 to 1973.
The Arleigh Burke class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107) is named in his honor. He died October 22, 2004, at the Bethesda Naval Hospital after suffering a stroke.
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What does shcs mean in us navy ranks?
An SH is a Ship's Serviceman (Barbers, Shopkeepers, etc.). An SHCS is a Senior Chief (E-8) Ship's Serviceman (read Ship's Serviceman Chief Senior).
What was the Army and navy performance in World War 1?
The army was used in trench, chemical gas, tank and artillery warfare by all nations. The navy on the other hand was mainly used to cut off military and economic supplies to enemy countries.
How many crew members on the Merrimack?
If you are referring to the USS Merrimack II, she was a typical 40-gun frigate and would run a crew of about 350 men.
If you are talking about the USS Virginia, the Confederate iron-clad that was built on the remains of the hull of the USS Merrimack II, she had a compliment of 320 men.
He needs to contact a JAG attorney.
What is office automation system?
Oas could also be considered as computer-based information system that collects, process, store and transmit electronic message, document and other form of communication among individual, work group and organizations.
Examples- word processing, electronic mail, desktop publishing, telecommunication and document image processing.
How long do navy ships stay in port?
There is no set schedule, and it depends entirely on the ship type, mission, and needs of the Navy. Your normal schedule could have you supposedly in-port for another month for refit/repair/maintenance, only to have a hurricane force you to emergency sortie (get underway immediately) and head to sea. There could also be a crisis situation somewhere in the world and your ship is the one that happens to be qualified or needed there.
The only 100% positive guarantee that your ship won't be getting underway and you'll be on an extended in-port stay is if it's sitting in a drydock for overhaul and most of its major systems are removed. Even in a floating dock, unless there's extensive damage and there's no regular drydock available, there's no guarantee in an emergency you won't have to get underway as fast as necessary.
Why does the navy use the inverted star?
The inverted star is used as a rank insignia in the navy to signify a Chief Petty Officer. This symbol has historical roots in naval tradition and is a distinctive way to identify the rank of those who have earned it.
How many aircraft carriers does Russia have?
Currently, Russia has a sole carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov. It used to have six in its prime.
What does s1c in the us navy mean?
S1c is the old Navy term for a Seaman 1st Class, which no longer exists. Today, it's Seaman (same as a S1c), Seaman Apprentice, or Seaman Recruit.
How do you obtain copies of US Navy ocean crossing certificates that belonged to a relative?
Ocean crossing certificates are not official Navy issue; most commands either make up their own (just a sheet with an emblem and info that may or may not get entered into your service record), or order printed and embossed ones from special commercial companies (Tiffany Publishing is a favorite). Those are ordered and received well after a ship gets home from the deployment, or at least they used to. These days they can probably transmit the order online. Nice, formal certificates are generally signed by the ship's CO.
Point is, you can't really get a copy per se; if you know the information for the ceremony/cert, you could order a replacement, but of course it wouldn't be signed.
Why does the US navy use the colors blue and gold?
the BLUE of the Seven Seas, the GOLD of God's Sun.
What does the Navy terms ENC-SW USNR-TAR mean?
An ENC is Engineman Chief Petty Officer (EngiNeman Chief); the SW is his warfare qualification, which is Surface Warfare.
The USNR-TAR stands for United States Naval Reserve - Training & Administration of Reserves.
Essentially what it means is that he's a Reservist in a Training/Admin capacity over other Reservists, rather than being an actual fleet working sailor on a ship. Usually that implies he's at a division, squadron, or fleet level command unit.
Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC's) are specially trained for SEAL Team insertion and extraction.
SWCC's are trained in many areas. They are masters of SEAL insertion and extraction in all types of weather, conditions, waterways, oceans, environments, etc. SWCC's are attached to the Special Boat Teams of the Navy's Special Warfare Community.
Can a Navy SEAL become a sniper then an officer if he has an education?
A Navy SEAL can become a sniper, then an officer if he has an education.
Slug in relation to chief petty officer selectee?
A Slug is the slang term used by current CPO's to refer to CPO selectees, who have not been through CPO initiation or indoctrination.
Why was Bill the Goat selected to be a mascot?
Goats and other livestock were used for centuries on sailing vessels to provide sailors with a garbage disposal (literally) that would also provide food, milk and butter. There are many legends and historical facts surrounding the establishment of Bill as the Navy's official mascot. Rather than recreate them here, it's easier to click on the links below concerning the famed mascot.
How are U.S. Navy ships numbered?
U.S. Navy ship numbers are actually the assigned hull numbers from their shipyard construction program; one thing that isn't widely known publicly is that the numbers are actually painted inside the weld marks on the hull itself that spell the number (there are other weld marks around a hull besides on the bow). By doing this, if a ship is ever sunk and her numbers weren't visible, she could be identified by the number weld marks on the hull.
The Navy program office in charge of the building project will assign the numbers, typically based on historical class, or if a new class, a new series will be adopted. In cases where numbers have become high due to so many hulls over time, the Navy will opt to start at the beginning again. A good example is the Seawolf and Virginia-class SSN's, which started its hull series in the 20's rather than continue in the 700 series of the Los Angeles class boats.
Up until a ship is actually commissioned, it's referred to by its hull number; only after commissioning is it referred to by its name and hull number.
Where is the USS Los Alamos located at now?
The USS Los Alamos, AFDB-7, is located in the Port of Brownsville, Texas. It is now being used as a dry dock facility for oil rigs and is located in the Keppel AmFels facility, 20000 State Highway 48, Brownsville, TX 78521-8910.
I just completed refitting crane no. 1 with new DC VSD's. Next year, money permitting, crane #2 may be refitted in the same manner. I know its the one because I saw the log book while I was there. We used the 1961 Navy Manual and drawings to adapt the new drives
Who was the commander of the US Pacific Fleet?
The U.S. Pacific Fleet had several different commanders during the course of World War II, including James O. Richardson, Husband E. Kimmel, and William S. Pye. Others were Chester W. Nimitz, and Raymond A. Spruance.
How to become a captain of a ship?
The fastest and most efficient way is to attend a maritime school. Their curriculum is designed to allow you to meet the many federal and international requirements necessary to sail as an officer. After that, expect on working for 15-20 years before you are promoted to Captain. Research any of the following maritime schools: # Maine Maritime Academy
# Massachusetts Maritime Academy
# California Maritime Academy
# SUNY Maritime
# U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
