USNA Professional Competency Board (PCB) Practice Test

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• What is a major goal of adversarial cyber operations?
• In which year did Kim Jong Un announce expansion of the nuclear arsenal and production of tactical nuclear weapons?
• Which sector is NOT commonly targeted by Russian cyber actors?
• What is jamming?
• What is the mission of the DDG-51 destroyer?
• Which of the following is a major sonar array type?
• What was significant about WWII surface warfare?
• Which mission area is dedicated to gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence to support operations?
• Which event demonstrated North Korea's willingness to target U.S. intelligence assets?
• Which missile is most closely associated with electronic attack platforms in disrupting enemy defenses?
• Where is the SU-35 commonly deployed?
• Which orbit is commonly used for navigation systems such as GPS?
• What are all IW-L enlisted communities?
• Which weapon system provides air defense on a naval platform?
• What is the primary mission of the MH-60S 'Sierra'?
• What is a rate?
• What are the two classes of LCS?
• What is the mission of the Borei class submarine?
• What is an E-7?
• What are sonar types?
• What is the Navy Reserve's purpose?
• What does the GRU do?
• What are the two chains of command?
• Which factor contributed to tensions in the U.S.-Iran relationship after 2015?
• Which Navy network is classified as Secret?
• Which of the following are examples of man-made threats to space systems?
• Who is the principal military advisor?
• What is the sequence of the Operational Chain of Command?
• What is the Navy ethos?
• Which of the following lists all Functional Combatant Commands?
• What event in 2008 worsened relations significantly?
• Which statement best describes the 1st Island Chain?
• Which aircraft is associated with airborne mine countermeasures?
• What is the role of the EA-18G Growler in naval aviation?
• In 2014, Russia was removed from which economic group?
• Which international agreement targeted Iran's nuclear program and was agreed in 2015?
• Which aircraft is primarily associated with anti-submarine warfare?
• Which J-code covers Communications/Cyber?
• What are the three major categories of Naval Aviation aircraft?
• What is the mission of the U.S. Air Force?
• Which organization provides national security advice and includes top military and civilian leaders?
• When did North Korea conduct its first nuclear test?
• Which warfare domain focuses on submarines?
• Which option correctly identifies what the MOS code 0802 represents?
• What are advantages of nuclear-powered submarines?
• Which statement best describes the role of a Chief Petty Officer?
• Which class is primarily used for anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters?
• Where has Russia increased its military presence recently?
• Which group is involved in cyber threats according to the material?
• What is Strike Warfare (STW)?
• Which region has seen heavy surface warfare activity in recent times?
• Which statement best describes the influence of World War I on submarine warfare?
• What does a Command Master Chief (CMC) do?
• Which component is NOT typically part of a SEAL Team's organization?
• Which operation was the Navy's first amphibious operation?
• Which body advises the President on national security issues?
• What is the role of a Naval Aviator?
• Which missile is associated with ballistic missile defense?
• What is the deployment cycle of SSBNs?
• Which major mission area would focus on gaining and maintaining airspace control?
• What are Russia's major global exports?
• Where is U.S. Cyber Command headquartered?
• What is RF communication?
• What is Russia's primary national strategy under Putin?
• Which submarine type is primarily tasked with strategic nuclear deterrence as part of the nuclear triad?
• What is a primary EOD mission area that uses Unmanned Underwater Vehicles to detect and render safe underwater mines?
• Who is North Korea's primary trade partner?
• Which of the following did Kim Jong Un announce in 2023 regarding nuclear weapons?
• What is a typical use of social media by adversaries against military personnel?
• What is the Yuan Class submarine known for?
• Which missile is commonly associated with the EA-18G Growler?
• What did Russia allegedly do in the 2016 U.S. election?
• Which term best matches 'Combat against enemy surface ships'?
• Which submarine feature is associated with the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23)?
• What is a recommended way the U.S. can improve cyber defense?
• What is the role of the E-2D Hawkeye?
• What does the ESWS insignia symbolize?
• What is the typical mission of the Varshavyanka class submarine?
• What is the primary role of the F-35B Lightning II?
• Which of the following is NOT a common surface ship rating?
• What is the PLA Strategic Support Force (SSF) responsible for?
• Which missile is designed for beyond-visual-range engagements?
• What is joint doctrine?
• What is a key feature of the SS-N-26?
• What are the instruments of national power?
• Which department is described as managing space operations and warfare for China?
• Which statement correctly describes the insignia color for officers on the Submarine Warfare Insignia?
• During 2017 in the Black Sea, what action did Russian aircraft take against the USS Porter?
• Which aircraft operate from the Admiral Kuznetsov?
• What is the Aegis Weapon System?
• What does TACAMO stand for?
• How did Iran directly escalate conflict in 2024?
• What is the purpose of MSO?
• What is the role of a Flight Surgeon?
• Which sequence correctly lists the levels in the operational chain of command?
• What type of weapons did Ukraine use in that operation?
• What is the purpose of the AIM-120 AMRAAM?
• Who competes for LDO/CWO?
• What is a major vulnerability of North Korea's military?
• Which aircraft has the Navy's primary organic aerial refueling capability for its carrier air wing?
• Who is credited with founding the Nuclear Navy?
• What is one way Iran threatens U.S. interests at sea?
• Which Combatant Command is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany?
• Which components are most vulnerable to cyberattack?
• Which description best captures the role of a PAMO?
• Which statement about MSS is correct?
• What does the OOD do?
• What developments during the Cold War enabled submarines to provide global deterrence?
• How many people have been displaced by the war?
• What is the sequence of the Administrative Chain of Command?
• Which of the following is NOT a Geographic Combatant Command?
• Which statement best defines an Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)?
• Which statement about early Russian performance in the Ukraine war is most accurate?
• Which description best identifies the SU-35 Flanker-E?
• How large is North Korea's active military force?
• Which capability is responsible for integrating space capabilities into operations?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the ten major mission areas supported by Naval Aviation?
• Where is EUCOM headquartered?
• The Luyang III is described as China's 'Aegis' peer. Which option best describes it?
• What radar does Aegis use?
• Which class is a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?
• What is a Staff Corps (SC) Officer?
• What does the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) do?
• What question has been commonly asked during national crises since WWII regarding naval power?
• Which of the following is a Navy Operational Mission Area focusing on operations launched from the sea to land forces ashore?
• What are man-made threats to space systems?
• What is the YJ-18 missile?
• What is the birthday of the Marine Corps?
• GLONASS is which system?
• What are the four elements of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF)?
• What does the Secretary of Defense do?
• What is composite warfare doctrine?
• Who oversees defense policy and advises the President?
• What region has traditionally been Russia's main focus?
• Which rating is represented by AT - Aviation Electronics Technician?
• What 2015 agreement addressed Iran's nuclear program?
• What is Iran's largest military strength?
• Which of the following is a direct security impact of displacement mentioned?
• How does al-Qaeda differ from ISIS?
• What does the abbreviation NPS stand for in the naval training context?
• Who are key members of the NSC?
• What is the IRGC Navy's primary strategy?
• What type of missile is the Fateh-110?
• What happened in 2017 regarding North Korean missiles?
• Which operation targeted Iranian nuclear sites in 2025?
• Which ship was the first aircraft carrier in U.S. Navy history?
• Which mission is NOT listed among primary submarine missions?
• What does fire-and-forget capability mean for missiles like the SS-N-26?
• What is the mission of the U.S. Coast Guard?
• Which of the following is a correct example of a rate?
• What is the difference between a cruiser and a destroyer?
• What advanced capability did Russia show in Syria?
• Which statement best describes the Yasen class submarine?
• What did Kim Jong Un pledge in 2019 regarding nuclear weapons?
• Which MAGTF element provides aviation capability?
• How do adversaries use social media against the U.S. military?
• Which of the following are key junior officer watches?
• What is the purpose of CW?
• SSBNs operate with Blue/Gold crews. This arrangement means:
• Which of the following best describes the 2017 North Korea missile test?
• Which statement best describes the current trend in overall cyber threats?
• Which option is NOT one of the hazards Navy EOD can render safe?
• Which fleet is based in Naples, Italy?
• What is HUMINT?
• Which of the following describes the SU-35's key capabilities?
• Which rating abbreviation corresponds to GSM?
• Which two offices comprise the National Command Authority?
• What does China's Space Systems Department do?
• Which strait is a strategic chokepoint for global oil shipments, with nearly one-third of seaborne crude oil passing through it?
• What is a key risk in the Strait of Hormuz?
• Which statement describes a Petty Officer?
• Which method is used to bypass sanctions on petroleum?
• Which term best matches 'Moving forces while maintaining mission capability'?
• What is the mission of the IW-L?
• Which organization grants Russia a permanent seat and veto power?
• Which Russian agency hacked the DNC in 2016?
• Which category of Naval Aviation aircraft includes helicopters?
• Name a Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) and its location.
• What does a Department Head do?
• The three main Russian cyber organizations?
• The Nudol system is which of the following?
• The SS-N-26 Strobile is best described as which type of missile?
• Which major Naval Aviation mission area includes offensive operations against selected targets and is one of the ten listed?
• Iran's missile range capability extends up to approximately how many kilometers?
• Which initiative is part of China's strategy to expand IT infrastructure globally?
• What major conflict did Russia initiate in 2022?
• What is the DF-21D missile known for?
• Which strait is a chokepoint affected by Houthi attacks?
• What does the tactical commander determine?
• What are all enlisted paygrades?
• What occurred in 2019 involving a U.S. drone?
• Which statement about denuclearization by 2023 is supported by the material?
• In which year did North Korea's first nuclear test occur?
• Which capability operates and secures Navy networks?
• Which aircraft is unmanned?
• What was the Great White Fleet?
• Machinist's Mate is abbreviated as which of the following?
• Which phrase best captures the scale of internal displacement described?
• What best describes the strategic significance of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb in global energy security?
• When did President Vladimir Putin return to power?
• What are the main types of U.S. submarines?
• Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) refers to which concept?
• The Beidou system is operated by which country?
• Which statement best describes the Super Hornet's role in the carrier air wing?
• Which statement best describes the Ukraine invasion's impact?
• What internal factor could cause instability in North Korea?
• Name a couple components of a Carrier Strike Group (CSG).
• What is the organization of a typical SEAL Team?
• What is the Navy Planning Process (NPP)?
• Which three networks comprise the Navy's primary internal networks?
• Which class is a nuclear-powered cruise missile attack submarine?
• What is SIGINT?
• Which term covers the detection and destruction of enemy aircraft and airborne threats?
• The SS-N-27 Sizzler is best described as which of the following?
• What altitude marks the lower boundary of the space domain?
• What is a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)?
• How do Iran and North Korea use cyber capabilities?
• Which statement about the Shang Class submarine is true?
• The event 'Halls of Montezuma' is associated with which conflict?
• What distinctive feature identifies the E-2D Hawkeye?
• What is the mission of the MH-53E Sea Dragon?
• When was the Navy established?
• What is the mission of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier?
• What is Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) primarily concerned with?
• What are future surface warfare advancements?
• What is an 'area denial' capability?
• Which submarine class is designed for strategic nuclear deterrence?
• How many people were internally displaced by 2024?
• Which submarine is the longest in the U.S. Navy?
• What is imitative deception?
• What was Operation Cloud Hopper?
• Which vessel class has littoral dominance and land attack?
• How has Russia supported North Korea recently?
• Which humanitarian operation was led by the Marines after the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004?
• How did U.S.-Russia relations begin in the 1990s?
• The Strait of Hormuz handles nearly what fraction of global seaborne crude oil?
• Which aircraft replaced the P-3C Orion?
• What does QM stand for in Navy ratings?
• The SS-N-27 Sizzler is described as what kind of system?
• What is the purpose of the Harpoon missile?
• What is the role of Naval Aircrewmen?
• What is the operational level?
• Which term covers combat against enemy surface ships?
• What is the mission of the DDG-1000 Zumwalt?
• What is the primary role of the CH-53E Super Stallion?
• What is Iran's primary strategic goal in the Middle East?
• What is the role of a Naval Flight Officer (NFO)?
• Which agency is associated with foreign intelligence collection?
• What are natural threats to space systems?
• What happened at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site in 2018?
• What type of weapons delivery systems has North Korea rapidly improved?
• What is the informal nickname for the Submarine Warfare Insignia?
• Which of the following is a component of an Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG)?
• What distinguishes the Ford-class carrier from the Nimitz-class?
• What is the propulsion type of CVN-68?
• What unique capability does the CMV-22B Osprey provide?
• Which of the following lists all Geographic Combatant Commands?
• What is the role of a Professional Aviation Maintenance Officer (PAMO)?
• Which platform is capable of providing airborne early warning and battle management for a carrier air wing?
• Among the four submarine departments, which handles navigation and operations?
• Which fleet is based in Manama, Bahrain?
• The Blood Stripe is worn to honor casualties from which event?
• What is a SWO(N)?
• Which of the following is a listed MSC ship type?
• Which Navy Operational Mission Area focuses on antisubmarine warfare?
• How many Unified Combatant Commands are there?
• What is the primary role of the MV-22 Osprey?
• Which fleet is headquartered at Fort Meade, Maryland?
• What is the mission of the Special Warfare Combatant Craft-Crewman (SWCC)?
• What is a key strength of North Korea's military?
• What are Russia's goals in cyberspace?
• What does a Division Officer do?
• Which methods are cited as Iran's means of threatening the Strait of Hormuz?
• What is the deployment cycle of SSNs?
• Which statement best describes the overall cyber threat to the United States?
• What is the name of the EOD bomb suit and how much does it weigh?
• Which statement lists the Secretary of Defense's three priorities?
• Which statement best describes global space capabilities for military operations?
• What happened in the 1968 USS Pueblo incident?
• What is a key visual feature of the Admiral Kuznetsov?
• What was the first aircraft carrier in U.S. Navy history?
• Name a submarine weapon and a capability.
• What is North Korea's primary national security objective?
• The YJ-18 missile has a range of approximately how many nautical miles?
• What are the four main satellite orbit types?
• What are all Staff Corps communities?
• What does the 'F' in F/A-18 stand for?
• What does the Surface Warfare Officer insignia look like?
• In the EOD Crab insignia, which element represents protection?
• What is China's goal in space?
• Which fleet is assigned to Mayport, Florida?
• The SS-N-26 Strobile's speed category is best described as which?
• On the Submarine Warfare Insignia, which color represents officers and which represents enlisted personnel?
• Which battle is cited as an example of significant carrier-based warfare?
• Which is true about Iran's two naval forces?
• Which of the following statements about paygrades is true?
• What is the One Belt One Road (BRI/OBOR) Initiative?
• Which sequence correctly lists the first five levels of the operational chain of command?
• What school does a nuclear officer attend first?
• What do the stars on the SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin indicate?
• What sectors do Russian cyber actors commonly target?
• Space Control refers to ensuring freedom of action in space and denying it to adversaries. Which option best captures this concept?
• What does the Officer of the Deck (OOD) do?
• Which are the primary core tasks of the SEAL community?
• What is the mission of the CG-47 cruiser?
• What South Korean policy increases escalation risks?
• What is a periscope or photonics mast used for?
• Which statement describes Unrestricted Line (URL) Officers?
• Which 2008 event worsened US-Russia relations?
• Which statement best describes the risk posed by close military intercepts between rivals?
• What are Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC) best described as?
• Which asset is designed for mine countermeasures?
• Between 2022 and 2023, how many missile tests did North Korea conduct?
• What is the Borei class submarine?
• What is the mission of SSNs?
• The Tiangong Space Station is China's operational space station in which orbit?
• Why is space important to military operations?
• What is the name of the Marines' special operations unit?
• Which statement about NEC codes is true?
• How does the SU-35 compare to Western fighters?
• Which internal factor could destabilize North Korea domestically?
• Which fleet is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia?
• GLONASS is the satellite navigation system of which country?
• Describe an element of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• What is the Submarine Warfare Insignia commonly called and what does it depict?
• Why was the Battle of Midway significant to Naval Aviation?
• What weaknesses did Russia display early in the Ukraine war?
• Which of the following is NOT typically listed as a primary component of a Carrier Strike Group (CSG)?
• Operation Odyssey Dawn targeted which country with Tomahawk strikes launched from submarines?
• Which country launched the Belt and Road Initiative?
• Which term describes Operations to deny the enemy use of submarines?
• What are Iran's two naval forces?
• Space Domain Awareness is best described as understanding what?
• What is the strategic level?
• Which naval force doctrine uses FIAC swarm attacks?
• What does Command, Control, and Communications (CCC) entail?
• Which amount has been reported as U.S. aid to Ukraine?
• Which class uses diesel-electric propulsion?
• Rebuilding the military means which action?
• How has North Korean rhetoric changed under Kim Jong Un?
• Which is NOT listed as a WTI focus area?
• What is the primary strategic purpose of the 1st Island Chain?
• What action did NATO take in response to the invasion?
• What was the first submarine?
• What changed naval warfare in the Civil War?
• What does the MOS code 0402 represent?
• Who is the father of the Nuclear Navy?
• Which best describes the role of a Petty Officer?
• Which class has a double hull design?
• Which capability develops cyber tools and capabilities?
• What is the mission of Surface Warfare?
• What does PLASSF do?
• Describe one capability of the space domain.
• What is an E-6?
• Which submarine class is diesel-electric?
• Which term best matches 'Using and countering naval mines'?
• What is the purpose of the SM-2?
• Which submarine has a 100-foot hull extension?
• What does WEPS oversee?
• When was the Belt and Road Initiative launched?
• What is the primary role of the Engineering Duty Officer?
• What is the significance of strategic chokepoints?
• Which command oversees U.S. space operations?
• What is the mission of the U.S. Army?
• What is the purpose of the SM-3?
• What is a Carrier Strike Group (CSG)?
• The Oct 7, 2023 attack by Hamas targeted which entity?
• Which platform is optimized for stealth, sensor fusion, and networked warfare capabilities at the carrier level?
• Who was ISIS's leader killed in 2019?
• The Submarine Combat Patrol Pin is awarded for what achievement?
• What economic group was Russia removed from in 2014?
• What is the mission of LCS?
• Combat Search and Rescue is one of Naval Aviation's mission areas; which option describes its aim?
• Which statement best explains the meaning of 'fire-and-forget' in relation to the Javelin missile?
• What is the role of the CMV-22B Osprey?
• Which statement about the LCS’s mission sets is NOT true?
• Which of the following statements best describes the trajectory of North Korea's nuclear and missile programs?
• SATCOM is defined as which?
• What is the mission of MCM ships?
• Which of the following is a Functional Combatant Command?
• Which statement best differentiates Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers in Naval Aviation roles?
• What is the primary role of the Sovremenny class destroyer?
• Which SEAL core task is primarily focused on gathering information in denied areas?
• Why are close intercepts between Russian and U.S. military aircraft considered concerning?
• Describe the Direct Action core task.
• Missile Warning is the capability for what?
• In the 2025 incident, which U.S. aircraft carrier was involved when Russian aircraft approached and were intercepted?
• Staff Corps officers provide specialized professional services and command within their corps. Which option best reflects this?
• Who was the first Naval Aviator to successfully take off from and land on a ship?
• Which statement about displacement and conflict is supported by the material?
• What is the Navy's birthday?
• What is OSINT?
• What is the command triad on a submarine?
• Which term involves using and countering naval mines?
• Information Operations (IO) involves using information to influence or disrupt enemy decision-making.
• Which of the following is a component of a Carrier Strike Group (CSG)?
• Which two countries joined NATO as part of the expansion?
• What is the typical length of a squadron lifecycle?
• What class is the Varshavyanka?
• What is the purpose of the Tomahawk missile?
• Which aircraft is primarily used for heavy lift missions, capable of lifting a 26,000 lb payload?
• How many missile tests did North Korea conduct between 2022-2023?
• What major development is increasing risk on the Korean Peninsula?
• How did the NCDU and UDT contribute to the formation of modern SEAL Teams?
• What is a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)?
• Which statement best describes the Navy ethos values?
• Which characteristic best describes the Tomahawk missile?
• What is the significance of the DF-26 missile?
• Which of the following is NOT an EOD mission area?
• What is the primary role of the AH-1Z Viper?
• The National Command Authority consists of which two offices?
• Which device demonstrated the first military submarine use during the American Revolution?
• Which Navy network is unclassified?
• Which factors are considered limitations of Naval Special Warfare forces?
• What does C5I stand for?
• What is Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)?
• What is the purpose of the SM-6?
• Which capability best describes SSGNs?
• From 2019, which U.S. vessel had a near-collision with a Russian destroyer?
• What was Operation Odyssey Dawn?
• What does the SVR do?
• What did the Naval Act of 1794 authorize?
• What event in 2014 further deteriorated relations?
• Beidou and GLONASS navigation systems are associated with which countries?
• What is the purpose of North Korea's missile testing pattern?
• Which NSWG is based in Coronado, California?
• What does an Executive Officer (XO) do?
• Describe the trade/terrorist difficulty in the Strait of Hormuz.
• What type of missile did North Korea test in 2024?
• What is an NEC?
• Which agency is associated with military intelligence and offensive cyber operations?
• Which statement about the three priorities is true?
• Why did the U.S. withdraw from the JCPOA in 2018?
• What are the three core intelligence functions?
• What is al-Qaeda's long-term strategy?
• Which figure emphasized sea power theory?
• What are primary submarine missions?
• What is the mission of the P-8A Poseidon?
• Where is the EOD Memorial located, and what happens there annually?
• What is sonar?
• Which are common Restricted Line communities?
• Which space program is China's operational space station?
• Which term describes intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations used to provide situational awareness and targeting data in naval aviation?
• What describes the Akula class submarine?
• What class is CVN-68?
• What does the MOS code 0302 represent?
• Which MAGTF element is responsible for command and control across operations?
• What does the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) do?
• What is Close Air Support (CAS)?
• Which statement best describes Iran's regional strategy?
• Which vessel introduced the modern submarine design in the pre-World War I era?
• Which incident is described as a recent Russian military altercation with the United States?
• What is a distinguishing feature of the MH-60R?
• What are the two main Chinese cyber organizations?
• Which is NOT a primary SSN mission?
• The SS-N-26 Strobile is categorized as which type of missile?
• Why are these incidents considered risky for U.S. national security?
• Which statement best describes a Restricted Line (RL) Officer?
• Name a region where surface forces have conducted sustained operations.
• Which J-code corresponds to Strategy/Plans?
• What is significant about the Shandong (CV-17)?
• What are the four steps of JIPOE?
• What is the name of the Chinese Space Station?
• What is the informal mission of the Marine Corps?
• What happened on October 7, 2023?
• What is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and why is it important?
• Which option correctly identifies the MOS code 7599?
• What is the mission of the United States Navy?
• What are major sonar arrays?
• Which Restricted Line role oversees aviation and weapon system development?
• Which of the following is NOT a common Restricted Line (RL) community?
• Which weapon is primarily used for anti-ship warfare?
• Why is the Ukraine invasion significant?
• In 2018, which type of Russian aircraft came within a hazardous distance of a U.S. EP-3?
• What type of troops has Russia prioritized?
• What system enables global communication beyond line of sight?
• Why are strategic chokepoints important?
• In the EOD insignia, which element represents power and courage?
• Which country is North Korea's primary trade partner?
• What is the difference between AE and AT?
• What type of warfare has Russia used in Ukraine?
• What is the purpose of CWE?
• What does the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) do?
• Which of the following lists the key capabilities of the surface fleet?
• Which statement about RF communications is accurate?
• The EOD community was created because of WWII due to recognition of the need for ordnance disposal skills after large quantities of dud-fired ordnance were left behind.
• What is the purpose of JDAM?
• Describe another capability of the space domain.
• What happened to ISIS after 2017?
• In 2025, which U.S. aircraft carrier was involved when Russian aircraft approached and were intercepted?
• Which item is not identified as a key capability of the surface fleet?
• What is the mission of the E-6B Mercury?
• What are Navy staff codes (N-codes)?
• Which capability is a key feature of the Yasen class submarine?
• What is the National Security Council (NSC)?
• Russia's approach to space warfare includes which of the following?
• What are the main SSN classes?
• In what year were SEAL Teams ONE and TWO established using personnel from UDTs?
• What does the Engineer (ENG) do?
• What is the purpose of IP?
• What does MSS do?
• Which technology is cited as most at risk from cyberattacks?
• What does the EOOW do?
• The Surface Warfare insignia includes a ship's bow breaking through waves over which element?
• Which Navy network is Top Secret/SCI?
• What is a paygrade?
• Which Russian aircraft type was involved in the 2018 near-distance incident with a U.S. EP-3?
• Which major mission area is dedicated to mine countermeasures and mine warfare?
• What action did the U.S. take in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine?
• Which platform class is mentioned as a future surface warfare advancement?
• Which option best describes the aim of North Korea's missile testing pattern?
• Which submarine class is equipped with a Vertical Launch System to deploy cruise missiles?
• From which platforms can the SS-N-27 Sizzler be launched?
• Which term is about moving forces while maintaining mission capability?
• What does the SSBN Deterrent Patrol Pin signify, and what do the stars indicate?
• Which option best describes PLASSF's scope?
• What distinguishes the MH-60S from the MH-60R?
• Which 2018 event involved a Russian SU-27 flying within 5 feet of a U.S. EP-3?
• Which area is among the WTI responsibilities?
• How did Iran respond to Soleimani's death?
• What is required to become a SWO(N)?
• How does Iran project power in the region?
• During World War II, U.S. submarines accounted for approximately what share of enemy shipping?
• Which affiliate is named in the material?
• Which systems are commonly targeted in cyberattacks?
• What is China's goal in cyber espionage?
• Which submarine classes are nuclear-powered?
• What does 'joint' mean?
• What is the purpose of the Limited Duty Officer program?
• What significant event occurred at the Battle of Chapultepec?
• Which aircraft replaced the P-3C Orion?
• Which is an example of modern surface warfare operations?
• What does the FSB do?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between al-Qaeda and ISIS as presented?
• Who is considered the 'Father of Naval Combat Demolition' and what did he establish?
• Which description matches the 2025 Ukrainian operation?
• Name one al-Qaeda affiliate.
• Which statement about the 2024 internal displacement figure is true?
• Which statement about the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is true?
• Who is the current leader of North Korea?
• NOT a component of a Carrier Strike Group (CSG)?
• Which fleet is stationed in Yokosuka, Japan?
• What is the mission of the F-35C Lightning II?
• Which areas are part of the 1st Island Chain?
• Which of the following is an EOD mission area?
• Which role is focused on ensuring medical readiness of aircrew?
• Reestablishing deterrence means what?
• Which of the following represents the three levels of warfare?
• What is the approximate crew size of an SSN?
• What is the purpose of the AIM-9X Sidewinder?
• What is Surface Warfare (SUW)?
• What do the Joint Chiefs of Staff do?
• What operation did Ukraine conduct in 2025?
• Which statement best describes the global displacement crisis?
• Which major mission area is primarily about locating, identifying, and surveilling targets from airborne assets?
• The tactical level is primarily concerned with which activity?
• Which statement about the Digital Silk Road is accurate?
• What type of submarine is the Shang Class?
• What is the purpose of the Chief Warrant Officer program?
• Which of the following is NOT a step of JIPOE?
• What are the four submarine departments?
• The ESWS insignia depicts which symbol?
• Which organization conducts global cyber espionage for China?
• How long has the United States been committed to the Korean Peninsula's security?
• Which option correctly identifies the nature of the 2024 internal displacement figure?
• What is the role of a Command Master Chief (CMC)?
• Which term best describes the overall understanding of objects in space and their activity?
• Which option is NOT a major category of Naval Aviation aircraft?
• Which statement accurately reflects al-Qaeda's strategy?
• Which Navy Operational Mission Area focuses on mobility?
• What is the CHOP responsible for?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 Navy Operational Mission Areas?
• What is the primary role of the Civil Engineer Corps?
• Which term describes maintaining operational tempo by avoiding depletion of resources in Naval Special Warfare?
• What is the mission of SSGNs?
• In JIPOE, which step comes first?
• How much aid has the U.S. provided Ukraine?
• Name three terrorist or militant groups supported by Iran.
• Which statement about the Admiral Grigorovich frigate is true?
• JDAM converts unguided bombs into GPS-guided precision weapons.
• Which mission area deals with mine warfare?
• What are the four types of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)?
• What is the defining capability of the F-35C?
• Which officer category is eligible for command at sea and ashore?
• What is the space domain?
• What is the global displacement crisis?
• What is the mission of SSBNs?
• What is ISR in Naval Aviation?
• What defines a 'wet' vehicle in Naval Special Warfare?
• Which capability is associated with space domain operations?
• Which of the following is listed as a WTI area?
• What is hybrid warfare?
• Which statement correctly describes the Littoral Combat Ship’s primary mission sets?
• What are the five types of NEC codes?
• What is the purpose of CIWS?
• Which agency is associated with counterintelligence and internal security operations?
• Which level links strategy to tactics through campaigns and operations?
• How many casualties has the war caused?
• How does ISIS maintain influence?
• Which of the following is a correct list of common intelligence sources?
• What did the National Security Act of 1947 establish?
• During 2019, which U.S. ship experienced a near collision with a Russian destroyer?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a common Navy rating?
• What organization is Russia a permanent member of?
• What is Military Sealift Command (MSC)?
• What are the three warfighting pillars of IW-L?
• Which set of systems is described as commonly targeted in cyberattacks?
• Which issue has continued to strain relations into the 2020s?
• Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
• What is the role of IRIN?
• What tactics does ISIS use?
• What is interoperability?
• Which name is recognized as the earliest submarine in history?
• Which statement best describes the FGM-148 Javelin?
• What has traditionally kept large-scale conflict on the Korean Peninsula relatively low?
• Which aircraft is described as a stealth fighter with V/STOL capability?
• What does the Contact Manager do?
• Restoring the warrior ethos means which of the following?
• Which communities comprise the Unrestricted Line (URL) communities?
• Which abbreviation corresponds to Information Systems Technician without relying on capitalization?
• What benefit may North Korea receive from Russia?
• What is a rating?
• Which major mission area focuses on locating submarines and anti-submarine operations?
• What does the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) do?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Navigator (NAV)?
• Where is INDOPACOM headquartered?
• Why is North Korea unlikely to fully denuclearize?
• Which region has seen heavy surface warfare activity recently?
• Which statement about Iran's missile capability is accurate?
• What is the sequence of events at the Punggye-ri site between 2018 and 2022?
• What type of attack could North Korea launch quickly?
• What are the Navy's core values?
• Which of the following sets represents the correct classification levels for Navy networks?
• Which members are typically included among NSC members?
• What is the purpose of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)?
• Which submarine class is equipped to carry Tomahawk missiles for precision strike and special operations?
• Which option NOT listed as a future surface warfare advancement?
• What was the first nuclear submarine?
• Which Staff Corps provides legal services within the Navy?
• Which component defines a Carrier Strike Group's core platform for power projection?
• The Ohio-class submarine is the longest in the U.S. Navy and measures approximately how long?
• Who is the 'Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps'?
• Which orbit type provides continuous coverage over a region?
• Which statement best describes the Luyang III?
• What is Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO)?
• Which of the following is NOT a warfare area the surface fleet can conduct?
• Which technology is used in Expeditionary Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) to detect underwater mines?
• What are advantages of space operations?
• Describe tactics used by ISIS or al-Qaeda.
• Which set of strategic frameworks guides China's cyber operations?
• A major weakness of Iran's military is?
• Which statement best reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia into the 2020s?
• What is the primary mission of the MH-60R 'Romeo'?
• What is the mission of the Admiral Grigorovich frigate?
• What benefit may North Korea receive from Russia?
• Varshavyanka submarines use which propulsion type?
• What is the purpose of METOC?
• What is the tactical level?
• Which of the following lists three Russian submarine classes and their propulsion types?
• Which Staff Corps is responsible for nursing and patient care?
• What is the primary mission of Naval Aviation?
• Which Navy Operational Mission Area focuses on coordinating forces and maintaining communication?
• Which of the following describes the Navy Planning Process (NPP)?
• Which organization is described as the PLA's force for cyber, space, and electronic warfare?
• Low Earth Orbit is typically used for what applications?
• Why is displacement a security concern?
• Which statement best describes the Secretary of Defense's three priorities collectively?
• Which agency led the SolarWinds attack?
• What occurred in 1969 involving a U.S. aircraft?
• Missile Warning capability is primarily about what?
• In months, what is the commonly cited length for a Marine squadron lifecycle?
• To whom do the Joint Chiefs of Staff provide advice?
• What is the mission of the MQ-4C Triton?
• What is the mission of the aircraft carrier?
• What design feature is unique to the Akula class?
• What international order does Russia seek to change?
• What is the Beidou system?
• What are the two variants of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)?
• Which Restricted Line role is responsible for designing, acquiring, and sustaining naval systems?
• What recent event occurred with China in May 2025?
• What is commemorated by the 'Blood Stripe' worn by NCOs and officers?
• Describe the trade/terrorist difficulty in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
• Describe one of the aircraft that the PLA has.
• How does North Korea generate revenue despite sanctions?
• What is the MK-16 Mod 1 UBA?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five MSC ship types?
• What is the Digital Silk Road?
• What does the Navy's warrior ethos represent?
• Which propulsion technology enables the Yuan Class submarine to achieve extreme quietness?
• Which capability provides environmental data affecting operations?
• Expeditionary Warfare (EXW) is defined as deploying forces abroad for missions ranging from aid to combat.
• What does a Commanding Officer (CO) do?
• Where was the first Naval Air Station established?
• Name two primary submarine missions and describe them.
• Where is CENTCOM headquartered?
• What group is Russia a member of that includes China and India?
• Which is a key Iranian missile system?
• What method does North Korea use to bypass oil sanctions?
• Which term is defined as attacking enemy targets ashore?
• Which statement about deployment cycles is true?
• What are all IW-L officer communities?
• What is the mission of the U.S. Space Force?
• Which vessel introduced modern submarine design, as cited in the material?
• What is the mission of Submarine Warfare?
• What are Joint staff codes (J-codes)?
• What happened to Qasem Soleimani in 2020?
• Which statement best describes the current political tension between the U.S. and Russia?
• Which term describes collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence?
• Name a surface ship of the Chinese Navy and describe it.
• What is the primary mission of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)?
• What caused tensions between the U.S. and Russia?
• Which rating corresponds to Cryptologic Technician Technical, abbreviated CTT?
• Which group includes China and India that Russia is a member of?
• Which statement best describes the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's primary mission?
• Which N-code corresponds to Logistics?
• Who conducted the first successful submarine attack during the Civil War?
• Which of the following is a URL community?
• Which platform features a large radar dome on the top of the fuselage used for airborne early warning?
• What did Russia demonstrate in Syria?
• On the EOD insignia, what do the three fins symbolize?
• Is the MQ-4C Triton manned?
• What issue occurred with a North Korean destroyer in 2025?
• Infantry Officer is represented by which MOS code?
• Which orbit type provides long dwell times over high latitudes?
• The SWO(N) designation indicates a SWO trained in nuclear propulsion who serves on which platform?
• Which statement about Civil War era naval technologies is accurate?
• Name a Chinese submarine and one of its distinguishing features.
• What motivates non-state cyber actors?
• Which aircraft has a primary mission of sea combat operations including logistics and search and rescue?
• The Tiangong Space Station is in which orbit?
• Which countries are identified as the primary cyber adversaries of the United States?
• What is an E-5?