1-9.
1-10.
1-11.
1-12.
1-13.
Which of the following is NOT a
component of the TRIAD of strategic
nuclear forces?
1.
I n t e r c o n t i n e n t a l b a l l i s t ic
m i s s i l es
2.
Sea-launched ballistic missiles
3. Aircraft carrier battle groups
4.
Long-range bombers
What is the most flexible element
of the TRIAD?
1.
Intercontinental ballistic
m i s s i l es
2.
Sea-launched ballistic missiles
3. Long-range bombers
4. Cruise missiles
What is the sole mission and
fundamental reason for the
e x i s t e n c e o f t h e f l e e t b a l l i s t ic
missile submarine?
1. To deter war
2. To seek out and destroy enemy
submarines
3. To provide a backup for the
Strategic Air Command
4. To provide the United States
w i t h a f i r s t s t r i k e c a p a b i l i ty
The TRIAD has been developed and
maintained for which of the
following purposes?
1.
To deter nuclear attack
2.
To provide a first strike
c a p a b i l i ty
3. To maintain nuclear equality
with the U.S.S.R.
4.
To act as an instrument of
political leverage or coercion
Ships of the Second Fleet patrol
some of the world’s most important
trade routes.
In what area of the
world does the Second Fleet
normally patrol?
1.
Mediterranean Sea
2. Western Atlantic
3. Eastern Atlantic
4. Eastern Pacific
1-14.
1-15.
1-16.
1-17.
1-18.
1-19.
Which of the following fleets would
you find in the Western Pacific and
Indian Ocean regions?
1 . F i r st
2.
Second
3 . T h i rd
4.
Seventh
Which of the following terms
describes an attack that is
intended to inflict damage to,
seize, or destroy an objective?
1.
S t r i ke
2.
T h r e a t
3 . A s s a u lt
4. Aggression
Which of the following
characteristics of a strike force
is one of its greatest assets?
1.
S i z e
2.
M o b i l i ty
3. Strength
4. Weaponry
Which of the following types of
task forces is/are organized
primarily for strike force
operations?
1.
C a r r i er
2.
Surface
3. Submarine
4 . A l l o f t h e a b o v e
The primary mission of our
submarine force is to destroy which
of the following types of enemy
ships?
1. Submarines
2. Destroyers
3. Carriers
4. Cargo
T h e f i r s t f l e e t b a l l i s t i c m i s s i le
submarine was launched in what
year?
1.
1955
2.
1959
3.
1960
4.
1961
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