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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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The actual acronym or ship's designation would be "DDG" which stands for Guided Missile Destroyer. Two examples would be the USS Lynde McCormick DDG-8 and the USS Arleigh Burke DDG-51.
The first DDG class was the Adams class started in 1955 which featured 1200 psi steam propulsion and TARTAR anti aircraft missiles. Later classes, such as the Arleigh Burke Class would feature a vertical launch missile system and use gas turbine propulsion.
DDG's 1-50 featured several different steam power plants. These were decommissioned in the early 1990's. From DDG 51 to the present these fine warships feature the General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine. (similiar to the jet engines used on a Boeing 747)
What are some National Guard officer commissioning gift ideas?
- Gold plated lieutenant's bars.
- Tailor fitted dress blues.
- PX Gift Certificates.
- Infinite "Thank You's" for serving.
On the lighter side (given with respect, admiration, and no small amount of good humor):
- A copy of the US Army Map Orientation Field Manual and an M2 compass with a custom tab that reads, "Point this way," and an arrow indicating the correct direction.
- A collection of maps with the label, "This side up," printed at the top of each.
- An enlisted man who can orient direction, dodge incoming friendly mortar or artillery fire, and scream "Check Fire!" into the radio all while behind the wheel of a racing HUMVEE. (true story only it was a jeep.)
- A copy of How To Win Friends and Influence People.
- Small, unobtrusive tattoos reading "right" and "left" for the appropriate hands to indicate with which he should salute subordinates.
- A small plaque that reads, "Those who give orders should consider whether he would follow those orders himself," to be placed in a location seen often by the new officer.
- A note that reads, "the difference between a PV2 and you is the PV2's been promoted once."
The US Navy is older than the USA. The birthday of the US Navy is October 13, 1775. The Royal Navy of Great Britain is traced back to before the ninth century. The present Royal Navy was formally created as the national naval force of the Kingdom of England in 1660. As history repeats itself in cycles, before the British Navy there was The Spanish Armada (Grande y Felicísima Armada or Armada Invencible) literally "Great and Most Fortunate Navy" or "Invincible Fleet") was the Spanish fleet that sailed against England under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia in 1588. The purpose to overthrow Elizabeth I of England and end her involvement in the Spanish Netherlands her privateers in the Atlantic and Pacific. We then go to the Roman Navy, during the course of the First Punic War (264 BC), the Roman navy was massively expanded during that war. Before that... The Greek and the Persian navy were both quite powerful. You have to go into the dark days of unwritten history at this point as fires, book worms, and other misfortune tidied up, but in the year 2000 BC or so the Egyptians had a naval force considered the leader. I imagine even before that there were boys battling each other in the creeks and stream to dominate the know world and their brothers.
What are some of the job duties of a nurse?
A clinical nurse reviews treatment programs and adjusts them as necessary. They also create and uphold policies, procedures and standards. They gather patient information. They create treatment plans and contribute to others plans. They usually supervise other nurses.
Where is the navy boot camp in Michigan?
There isn't one in Michigan. Recruit Training Command is located in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Who was the USS Maine's captain?
The most famous is the USS Maine (ACR-1) that was sunk near Havana; its captain at the time was Captain Charles Sigsbee.
What is the supreme general for the emperors army?
The Roman Emperor was the ruler of the Roman State during the imperial period (starting at about 27 BC). The Romans had no single term for the office: Latin titles such as imperator(from which English emperor ultimately derives), augustus, caesar and princeps were all associated with it. In practice, the emperor was supreme ruler of Rome and supreme commander of the Roman legions.
In theory, however, Rome remained a republic, the res publica (literally, thing of the people), and the emperor's status was merely that of primus inter pares-first among equals. This legal fictionbecame increasingly meaningless as the emperors consolidated their power. However, it was maintained at least to a ceremonial degree until the very end of the Roman Empire. The Western Roman Empire met its end in 476 and the Eastern Roman Empire in 1453.....hope this helps???
How many naval academy graduates Killed in World War 2?
130 Annapolis (US Naval Academy) graduates were killed in the Vietnam War.
Who are the Vietnam draft dodgers?
Able bodied males between 18 and above (late twenties, based upon the needs of the service); by far, the vast majority of draft dodgers were simply males that were afraid of the military. They often said it, "...if I didn't have to go thru boot camp...I'd go! (to Vietnam)."
But it was FAR more honorable to tell people that you, "...didn't believe in the war..." than to admit you were just plain scared (of the army).
How do jet pilots land on Navy ships?
When they are coming in they have to line up perfectly straight and then they drop a hook which latches on to a short elastic band which pulls them to a stop just in time. If they do not line up properly they can hit people and other planes on the side of the run way, go over the edge and into the sea ruining the £54,000 jet or not land on the run way hitting into the boat and wrecking it and maybe sinking it. So landing a jet on an aircraft carrier is extremely hard.
Okay some of the answer above is correct with the exception of a few details. First they do not line up perfectly straight. The carrier landing area is at an angle so the pilot is making corrections all the way to landing because the landing area is moving away from him at an angle. The arresting gear is not elastic. It is a heavy steel cable that is connected to drums under flight deck.As the hook engages the cable it pulls the cable out and resisitance slows and stops the airplane. The resistance is preset based on the expected weight of the aircraft.
What is the name of the Pilgrim ship that did not make it to the US?
the speedwell did not make it to America due to leaks.
You should be in the pay grade of E-5 thru E-7 (enlisted) and officer any grade.
E-7 and above are Senior Non-Commissioned Officers not E-6s in the Army.
Where did the USS Maine explode?
It remains a mystery to this day. The original cause was attributed to a mine. Since then, it has been speculated that it sank as the result of a fire in a coal bunker or that she was deliberately sunk to get the U.S. in war with Spain
What happened to the battleship USS Maine?
The battleship blew up while docked in Havana harbor, while Cuba was a rebellious Spanish colony. Newspapers in the US characterized its sinking as sabotage by the Spanish, and public opinion led the US to declare war on Spain in April, 1898.
What are the characteristics of the US Navy super Frigates?
Closely spaced timbers, able to carry heavier ordinance, and fast enough to escape superior forces
What are the forces on an airplane?
There are four forces that act on an airplane that keeps it at a level altitude. Thrust, drag, weight, and lift determine whether a pilot flies at a level altitude.
Why do you want to join the navy?
Well why did I join the Navy? Well, ready for a book? I have always been very patriotic! and loved history. One day in college I realised that my books costed more then a whole months pay. I know they help with college i just didnt know there was a TA and GI Bill for active duty. On top of travel? ohh yeah I was all set! the rest is history.
"Navy" is derived from the Latin word "Naves" which means "ship." This was used during the first century BC
Who have the largest navies in world today?
INDIAN NAVY is the largest and the most powerfulNAVY in the whole world
What was the US navy's contribution to war?
The US Navy soon recovered from Pearl Harbour and carried the war to the enemy. Carriers and their aircraft were far reaching, potent weapons and US submarines were also extremely effective.
How many Iraqi aircraft were shot down in Desert Storm?
The bulk of the Iraqi Air Force was destroyed by "smart weapons" and other air delivered ordinance. Approximately 38 aircraft were shot down; the remaining survivors took off and sped into the country of IRAN.
Who was appointed the Commander-in-Chief of armed forces in the Korean conflict?
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Until he was relieved of duty by President Truman in 1951, for publicly disagreeing with Truman's Korean War Policy.
He was replaced by Gen. Ridgeway.
