I HATE NAVSCI

studying for midterm

Percent of grade: Midterm and Finals

25%

Minimum GPA

2.5

Quarter Master

Assistant in navigation and steering of the ship

Boatswains mate

seamanship apprentice who runs the deck and assists the OOD

Yeoman

Administrative role, keeps paper work and official correspondence 

IT

tech and communications expert

SecWar

Honorable Pete Hegseth

SecNav

Honorable John Phelan

CNO

Admiral Darly Caudle

What is the proper email etiquette?

Capitalized Subject Line. Proper greeting of the day followed by title, and a paper sign off including Very Respectfully, you name and rank and organization or contact information

NSA 1949

establishes the “department of defense”as an executive department of the government

Administration command from top down

POTUS, SecDef, SecNav, CNO, Fleet Commander in Chief, Type Commander, Ship Squadron Commander, Individual Unit CO

Operational command from top down

POTUS, SecDef, Join chiefs of staff, commander, fleet commander in chief, Numbered fleet commander, tack force commander, task group commander, task unit commander, task element commander, individual unit co

Difference between administrative and operational command

Administrative provides direct support for operation al often overlaps, while operation is the direct combat forces which change as units deploy. Administrative doesn’t not change as often. 

US Army mission statement

To deploy, fight, and win our nations wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the Joint Force

USAF mission statement

To fly, fight, and win- AirPower anytime, anywhere. Whether full time, part time, in or out of uniform, everyone who serves plays a critical role in helping us achieve mission success 

USCG mission statement

To ensure our nations maritime safety, security, and stewardship. We will serve our nation through the selfless performance of our missions

USN mission statement

Maintain, train and equip combat ready forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom of the seas.

USMC mission statement

to fight our nations battles wherever they may be and more importantly win them every time

NSTC (majewskis boss)

RADRM Pottenburgh

Nuclear triad

ICBMs, SLBMs, bombers

Jag insignia

Gold kidney on each side of a silver box with legs

Supply corp insignia

like a weird curving leaf laying on its side, curving up

Medical cops insignia

gold leaf with silver turd

Nurse corp insignia

gold leaf normal

When to salute:

To officers, when covered and in uniform. Salute CO at every meeting. During colors face national ensign if in uniform and not in formation, salute. When boarding and embarking a ship salute OOD and ensign.

Wardroom Ettiquette

Remove cover before entering, always b in proper uniform, introduce any other guests, request permission to join and leave the meal, don’t be loud or talk about no no topics.

Coming aboard/leaving a ship

stop halfway up the brow, face ensign and salute, continue to OOD, salute, state/ request permission and present ID, same thing in reverse for leaving.

MAGTF compnents

Command, air, ground, and logistics

Smallest MAGTF

MEU - lasts 15 days, 2200 marines

Largest MAGTF

MEF - last 60 days, 40-90K marines

MID MAGTF

MEB- lasts 30 days, 14-16K marines

SPMAGTF

size and sustainability vary, selected with mission in mind, certain aspects of moral MAGTF. Temporary. 

Command on a ship from top down

Commanding officer, executive officer and command master chief, chief engineer &combat systems officer &supply officer &weapons officer & operations officer under XO

EOOW

Engineering Officer Of the Watch, in charge of engineering department, ensures safe and efficient operation of the engineering plant

Conning

only person authorized to give commands to helm and lee helm, gives orders for rudder and engine (navigation)

OOD

in charge of the ship, exercising the CO’s authority, ensures plan of day is carried out, “drives the boat”

TAO

Tactical Action Officer, CO’s rep for tactical employment and defense of the unit, directs employment of weapons and directs the OOD to maneuver as required

3 Naval Battles

Hampton Rodes, Midway, Leyte Gulf, Pearl Harbor, Philippine Sea, Red Cliffs

USN Birthday

Oct 13 1775

USMC Birthday

November 10 1775

Fleet 1

Inacitve

Fleet 2

Western North Atlantic Ocean (US East Coast)

Fleet 3

Eastern Pacific Ocean (US West Coast)

Fleet 4

Southern Atlantic Ocean (South America)

Fleet 5

Middle East (Persian Gulf, Red Sea, part of Indian Ocean)

Fleet 6

Eastern North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean (Europe & Africa)

Fleet 7

Western Pacific and Indian Ocean (Asia)

Department heads

Under the co of department, represent the co of department (combat systems, operations, weapons, engineering, supply, deck, medical, dental, and air)

DIVOS

Division officers, responsible to the DH for duties assigned to their division, as well as conduct of subordinates, training, inspections, maintenance, and paperwork

LPO/LCPO

Lead Chief Petty Officer, most senior enlisted member in a division, assists DIVO in running the division