Naval History

Spook · 08-08-2014, 02:28 PM

I heard from my recruiter that during RTC some Naval History is learned? Does anyone know how in depth RTC goes into the history of the Navy? What things are covered?

Auridan · 08-08-2014, 02:49 PM

It's not in-depth at all. You're going to learn a few bits about why, for example, the Battle of Coral Sea is remembered (first naval battle where the enemy ships never encountered each other, all fought by aircraft; USS Lexington sunk), but they're not going to go any deeper than "headlines" like that. It's a bunch of "firsts" (first sub, first nuclear vessel, first carrier), famous quotes ("I have not yet begun to fight!"), and other milestones.

LT Guppy · 08-08-2014, 03:10 PM

For ship people, I strongly believe that those on destroyers and cruisers should learn the history of their ship's namesake (destroyers - generally military personnel or people who had a big impact on the military, cruisers - battles). If they were important enough to name a warship after, they're important enough for you to know something about.

08-08-2014, 02:28 PM	#1
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 104 Rep Power: 19	Naval History I heard from my recruiter that during RTC some Naval History is learned? Does anyone know how in depth RTC goes into the history of the Navy? What things are covered?

08-08-2014, 02:49 PM	#2
Auridan Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sea level Posts: 713 Rep Power: 156	It's not in-depth at all. You're going to learn a few bits about why, for example, the Battle of Coral Sea is remembered (first naval battle where the enemy ships never encountered each other, all fought by aircraft; USS Lexington sunk), but they're not going to go any deeper than "headlines" like that. It's a bunch of "firsts" (first sub, first nuclear vessel, first carrier), famous quotes ("I have not yet begun to fight!"), and other milestones. __________________ If you're not happy with it, fix it, because ain't nobody gonna fix it for you.

08-08-2014, 03:10 PM	#3
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	For ship people, I strongly believe that those on destroyers and cruisers should learn the history of their ship's namesake (destroyers - generally military personnel or people who had a big impact on the military, cruisers - battles). If they were important enough to name a warship after, they're important enough for you to know something about. __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified