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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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Do men have to retire at the age of 66?
The official retirement age of workers in many countries is 65.
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What was significance to chief petty officer in 1923?
The Chief Petty Officer was the highest enlisted rate in both the Navy and the Coast Guard before 1958. Even today, they are meant to serve as leaders and technical experts on the sea.
What would happen if you exploded a powerful bomb in the center of a large tornado?
For a massive wedge tornado, anything short of a nuclear bomb would probably not do much. A nuclear bomb would probably disrupt it, but at the same time would cause far more damage than the tornado itself could.
Do navy ever fight on land and if so who?
Absolutely - the U.S. Navy SEAL's primarily operate on land, but are also Sea and Air warfare qualified. The Navy's SeaBees (Mobile Construction Battalions), while not essentially a combat unit, are trained in infantry combat tactics by the Marine Corps. All SeaBees must complete the Marine Corps Basic Infantry and Rifleman courses.
Whether or not you want to include Naval Aircraft fighting over land is up to you, but the bulk of their missions are land targets.
The Navy actually includes the US Marine Corps, specifically designed for Amphibious assaults using landing craft or helicopters for insertion into enemy areas. Navy ships serve as the launching platforms and provide naval gunfire support to US ground forces within range.
What weapons did neil Armstrong use?
Neil Armstrong... the Astronaut? None that I know of.
He was an Astronaut.
Does the rank of the second lieutenant still exist in the Army?
Yes, it exists in all branches of the US Armed Forces, with the exception of the Navy and Coast Guard - their equivalent (which also still exists) is Ensign.
Which salute is authorised to dignitaries of the rank of major general and above?
For gun salutes ( a "gun" in military terms is a cannon), Major Generals and Rear Admirals rate a 13-gun salute. Above that, the salutes are:
15 for Lt. Generals and Vice Admirals
17 for Admirals, Generals, Undersecretaries, Governor Generals of territories, etc., 19 for Vice Presidents, Chiefs of Staff, Speaker of the House, Prime Minisiters, Ambassadors, or those of equal rank.
21 gun salutes are reserved only for Presidents and other heads of state, both current and former.
Can you join the military after leg lengthening?
That will depend on the results. If you can pass the military physical, you can join. This is probably going to be acceptable, as it is essentially like having a broken bone rather than joint replacements or surgery on a joint or major organ. Consult with a recruiter to find out what your chances are.
What kind of ship used by the navy and its primary function is to carry passengers?
These are basic amphibious assault vessels. They are designed to carry large numbers of troops and the supplies and equipment needed. The LST and LSD are two of the main vessels that do this, having the ability to run up close to the beach and drop them almost right on the sand.
Who agreed to maintain a small army and navy?
Egypt is the country that agreed to maintain a small army and navy. As of 2013, Egypt is a very large country that has a population of over 84,550,000.
MOS would be most interchangeable with Rate in the navy. Rate is pretty much another word for job specialty as is mos. Rate may also be referred to as a NEC.
Would the front of the ship or back of the ship be better?
Generally the center or middle of the ship is better. The back is better than the front but not better then the center.
Where is US Navy second fleet?
The U.S. Navy's 2nd Fleet was disestablished in September 2011 by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to save costs. Fleet responsibilities were transferred to the United States Fleet Forces Command,
What are navy cooks called in 2012?
The old Mess Specialist rating was changed to "Culinary Specialist" a few years ago. It's a better marketing / recruiting name than "Cook" or "Mess Management Specialist", but in the end, it's still a cook.
Are Marines ever in the SEALS?
The SEALS are a US Navy unit. The Marines have their own special forces, Recon. They may cross train, but they have different missions and skill sets.
Can you join the merchant marines if you got kicked out the navy?
§ 310.54 General requirements for eligibility.
A candidate shall be of good moral character. The Administrator may reject the nomination of any candidate whose character is incompatible with the Academy's standards. No person who has been dismissed or compelled to resign from the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the Academy or a State maritime academy for improper conduct shall be eligible for appointment as a midshipman at the Academy. No person whose last discharge from any armed force was under conditions other than honorable or who has had a merchant mariner document removed or suspended for cause shall be eligible for appointment as a midshipman.
What landlocked nation has the largest navy?
A landlocked nation does not have direct access to the sea and typically does not have a navy. Consequently, there is no landlocked nation with the largest navy. Navies are primarily established and maintained by coastal countries to secure their maritime interests and project power at sea.
How much does a military psychologist get paid?
Their base pay is dictated by their rank and time in service, not by their occupation.
What does a repair parts petty officer do?
Reads tech manuals, schematics, and maintenance schedules in order to order, maintain, inventory, and issue repair parts/tools/materials within a workcenter for the on time accomplishment of preventative and corrective maintenance.
How do you find a list of the crew of the uss monticello LSD 35 during the period 1957 - 1959?
The best place to start is on the Monticello's legacy website - someone might have a list of crew for that period (see link below).
The other place is the U.S. National Archives, as they maintain records for all decommissioned Navy vessels.
What is the natural color of sea water?
The correct answer is clear, but maybe thats not what you are asking.
I spent 8 years on sea duty in the US Navy, the color of sea water changes depending on where you are. Some places it is a beautiful light blue, and others its a dark blue almost greenish color. Usually the further you get from shore the better the water looks but thats not always the case.
