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