Q2. List some of the Navy’s missions during theVietnam Police Action.a.b.c.Q3. What are other actions the Navy was involvedwith during the same timeframe as the VietnamPolice Action?a.b.Q4. What service did the Navy provide during theIraq – Iran War?Q5. List the Navy’s contributions during OperationDessert Storm.a.b.c.SUMMARYThe United States Navy began more than 200 yearsago with two ships, but today we are the finest navalforce in history. The history of the Navy is a big storyand an exciting one. We’ve only rippled the surfacehere, but maybe we’ve stimulated your curiosity enoughthat you will want to take a closer look at your Navy’spast. If so, visit your ship or station library. You will findmany fine books on naval history there.From Flamborough Head to the Persian Gulf, theU.S. Navy has always been “on station” in time oftrouble. The U.S. Navy’s mission of preparedness toconduct prompt and sustained combat operations at seameans the U.S. Navy will be present at the first sign ofconflict.U. S. Navy ships continued to change with evengreater momentum, ushering in another new era—thatof nuclear propulsion, jet power, rockets, and guidedmissiles. New types of ships have emerged—shipssuch as guided-missile cruisers, tactical commandships, and helicopter flattops. The era of the 50s, 60s,70s, 80s, and on into the 90s has seen the emergence ofthe nuclear Navy.The heart of today’s nuclear fleet is a highlycomplicated unit known as the nuclear reactor, whichoffers the following advantages:Almost unlimited steaming endurance at highspeed. Nuclear ships have increased flexibility;an ability to obtain ammunition, aviation fuel,and other supplies from remote places in aminimum amount of time; and an attack abilityin a much greater area.Reduced vulnerability. Nuclear ships need notremain exposed as long as nonnuclear vesselsduring replenishment. They can maneuver toavoid attack.Reduced dependence on logistic support. Nuclearships require fewer mobile support forces.Greater attack effectiveness. Nuclear ships canremain in battle areas for a greater length of timeand have a greater ability to exploit weatherconditions to their advantage.Elimination of huge funnels. That provides moreroom for such items as a big, powerful radar.Power available upon command. Nuclearreactors eliminate the need to order “moreboilers on the line” a half hour before full poweris desired. Heat is produced in the nuclearreactor; in turn, steam and power is producedwith little delay. Reduction from full power toone-third or stop is equally responsive.Reduced maintenance. The absence of corrosivestack gases cuts down on the wear and tear of theships and a lot of at-sea and in-port repairs.The Navy has been advancing in other areas of thesurface fleet as well. An example is the new amphibiousassault ships (LHAs). The LHAs are the largest andfastest amphibious ships in the Navy inventory and offerthe greatest operational versatility in the history ofamphibious warfare.The size of the LHAs alone is impressive. The first ofthe LHAs, the USS Tarawa, is 820 feet long and 106 feetwide. The high point of its mast is 221 feet above the keel,and it has a full displacement of 39,300 tons. It can carry alarge landing force with all its equipment and supplies,landing them either by helo or amphibious craft or both.5-26
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