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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.
3,634 Questions
What is so special about the ship called uss caine?
The USS Caine is a fictional ship in the book "The Caine Mutiny" which is a converted WW1 ship, The story is set in a a historic typhoon in 1944 and is about a non=violent mutiny.
A shipboard deck watch is essentially a safety and security watch on the main deck (topside on a submarine). Deck watches are stationed when a ship is in port, and they are responsible for a range of duties, including:
1. Making hourly checks of the ship's draft
2. Checking/verifying ID/clearances for visitors and allowing access
3. Maintaining a watch on the adjacent area for unauthorized vessels/small craft
4. Making general announcements
5. Sounding alarms if a topside emergency occurs
Deck watches, along with Damage Control, are typically the first watch that new sailors aboard ship qualify for.
Who made or makes U.S. Navy ships brass bells?
The C.S. Bell Foundry in Ohio has supplied the U.S. Navy's ship's bells since WWII, though they're not brass; they're a metal alloy.
The Bell Foundry primarily is a provider of agricultural mills; the history of how they got into making bells out of an alloy in WWII is pretty interesting, and begins with the fact that brass was a rare commodity during WWII.
The link to the story is below.
Is going to merchant navy good after 12th?
you won't be an actual part of the military but you will serve in our merchant fleet. Perhaps if the US Navy is not for you then perhaps the Military Sealift Command may be to your liking where you would serve on military transport vessels(not combatants).
The Merchant Navy is a non-combatant commercial fleet, which deals with transporting cargo and occasionally, passengers, by sea.
Why was the young officer Hollom seen as Jonah on the master and commander?
Hollom was seen as the jonah in master and commander because whenever he was on watch the Acheron would appear and attack the ship. He was a scapegoat for the crew becasue the beloved 'Lucky' Captain Jack couldn't steer them into misfortune and would always save the day.
Should my friend join the Navy?
I think there are some cool factors that come with joining the navy. You get your school paid for; you have over 1,000 career choices to pick from; and you get to travel to do humanitarian things. See for yourself with the links below.
Can you get separation pay from the navy from depression?
If the military separated everyone for depression, there'd be no one left.
Unless it's a duty-limiting or service disqualifying diagnosable medical/psychiatric condition, they'll keep you around, though any meaningful job you might have (e.g., one that requires a clearance) you can forget about doing again until you're either "well" or are determined disabled enough to separate.
As far as any pay is concerned, even with medical discharges you only get what's coming to you as far as any leave on the books; your disability payments are calculated later, and right now there's a long waiting period even for combat vets on disability before they ever receive their first check.
How many feet is Close aboard is identified as?
600 yards for a ship and 400 yards for a boat or 1800 feet for a ship and 1200 feet for a boat
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Miles between Annapolis Maryland and philadelphia?
Its about 950 miles and will take about 16 hours to drive there in low traffic.
Which diploma course is good for to join merchnt navy?
To join the merchant navy, a diploma in Nautical Science is highly recommended as it provides essential knowledge of navigation, ship operations, and maritime law. Additionally, a Diploma in Marine Engineering is also beneficial for those interested in the technical aspects of ship operations. Both courses offer a pathway to obtaining the necessary certifications and sea experience required for a successful career in the merchant navy. It's important to ensure that the chosen program is recognized by the relevant maritime authorities.
What does a Class 1 Lever mean?
A lever in which the force arm is longer than the work-producing arm; thus the work produced is always greater than the energy used, with a resultant high efficiency.
What does the letter v stand for in the numbering of US Navy aircraft carriers?
The "V" stands for "vehicular"
Which type of ship can carry the most cargo?
If you consider the "most cargo" to be by weight or volume then the answer would be a Supertanker. VLCC stands for Very Large Crude Carriers. These tankers can carry up to 400,000 tons of crude oil and are over 1,000ft in length.
How many US Navy battleships are in mothballs?
As of now, there are no active U.S. Navy battleships in mothballs. The last battleships, the Iowa-class, were decommissioned in the 1990s, and while some have been preserved as museum ships, none are in reserve status. The era of battleships in the U.S. Navy has effectively ended, with modern naval power focusing on aircraft carriers and other vessels.
Unemployment or decreased wages for skilled craftsmen
What is the distance from Annapolis Maryland to Stevensville Maryland?
About 15 miles, but there's a toll bridge between them which can have long tailbacks.
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Was Harold stark a 5 star admiral?
No such rank exists. Prior to WW 2 he was an Admiral, and the Chief of Naval Operations.
What was the navy support ship sunk by the NVA and when did it happen?
The only known US warship sunk during the war (other than riverine boats) was the former Escort Aircraft Carrier (CVE-11) USS Card on or about 04 May 1964. Card had been redesignated as an auxiliary ship (USNS Card), and although still looking like an aircraft carrier, it was really just a transport. An NVA frogman (the press reported it as a VC sapper) entered the harbor where the Card was docked, and emplaced an underwater mine to the Card's hull. She detonated, and the carrier settled to the bottom of the bay.
The only other confirmed attacks on US Navy warships during the war besides the destroyers USS Maddox, and later the controversial USS Turner Joy drama in the Tonkin Gulf, were the NVAF MiG-17 jet attacks against the destroyer USS Higbee (DD-806) and light cruiser USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) in April 1972. 2 MiG-17 pilots in specially modified MiGs (with installed hard points for 500 pound bombs) from the North Viet Air Force 923rd Fighter Regiment dropped 4 bombs on the two ships. The Oklahoma City was only slightly damaged with apparent near misses; but the Higbee had it's aft 5" mount totally destroyed from a direct hit. No men were killed, they had vacated the turret earlier for maintenance problems.
