What is the strongest defense a submarine has?
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Stealth
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Bright lights
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Thick armor
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Speed
Why are naval mines a major threat in war?
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Easily jammed
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Visible and slow
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Hidden, cheap, and deadly
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Powered by sound
How does a supercarrier refuel at sea?
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Underway replenishment
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Docking
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Anchor pumping
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Towing
What is the key mission of anti-submarine warfare ships?
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Rescue surface crews
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Tow damaged ships
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Hunt and neutralize hidden submarines
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Carry aircraft submarine
What makes nuclear submarines ideal for long missions?
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Simple systems
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Simple systems
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Unlimited propulsion power
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Thick hull paint
What underwater feature helps subs hide from sonar?
Coral reefs
Warm shallows
Clear water
Thermocline layer
What system protects ships from incoming missiles at close range?
Torpedo nets
Smoke screens
Flares
CIWS (Phalanx)
What is the Navy’s main long-range land-attack missile?
SeaRAM
Tomahawk
Standard Missile
Harpoon
What ship class is designed for near-shore combat?
Littoral Combat Ship
Tanker
Aircraft Carrier
Icebreaker
What is the purpose of a ship’s CIC (Combat Information Center)?
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Crew relaxation
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Weapon cleaning
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Food storage
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Tactical command & threat coordination