2-Hour Meeting Answer #3

1. What is the best way for the US Navy to fight the war on terrorism?
2. The best way for the US Navy to fight the war on terrorism would be to send in a greater amount of Spec Op forces to engage in unconventional warfare.
3. Three Details: -Unconventional warfare puts less lives at risk. -Spec Op forces engage in specialized training and therefore are better warriors. -Spec Op forces engage in unconventional warfare to strike high profile targets and execute high profile missions. This means they strike huge blows to the enemy crippling them faster.
4. My greatest source was a book titled "Inside SEAL Team 6" by Don Mann.
5. Next I plan to study how the Navy decides to distribute their forces in Air, Land, and Sea missions. 

Fourth Interview Questions

1. What is the best way for the US Navy to fight the war on terrorism?
2. Should the Navy increase or decrease its involvement in the war on terrorism, why or why not?
3. With recent threatening actions by North Korea, how should the Navy best direct its efforts to combat terrorism in the Middle East and now in North Korea if needed?
4. What evolution will the Navy undergo once the terrorist threat in the Middle East is neutralized?
5. To the best of your knowledge, how well do you believe the Navy is prepared for an attack on our land?
6. Is it most effective to fight terrorism with Naval air, ground, or sea power and why?
7. In the instance of the raid on Osama bin Laden, how long did it take to plan out the operation, and what training did everyone who participate go through?
8. How is the US Navy's budget being funded to fight the war on terrorism?
9. How has the Navy's war on terrorism changed since the elimination of Saddam Hussein?
10. Since Osama bin Laden's takedown by Navy SEAL's, how has the US Navy changed the way SEAL Team 6 works covertly? 
11. What new technology has the Navy adopted to combat the war on terror?
12. Would increasing the amount of Special Forces Members in the Navy help in the fight against counter-terrorism or do you believe there is another force we should use?
13. As far as naval battle is concerned, how can we strengthen our forces to ensure naval superiority?  
14. As far as air superiority is concerned, how can we strengthen our forces to ensure air superiority?
15. There has been a recent move in the JSF to further cut down on the use of multiple aircraft to increase the Navy's budget. Is it wise to have one overall multi-purpose aircraft instead of many specialized aircraft?
16. Navy BMT trains Sailors mainly in seamanship, and doesn't focus much on aviation or combat, should this change?
17. Have you ever been deployed?
18. What have you learned in your deployment?
19. When on deployment, have you ever had to do anything that you could consider to be fighting terrorism?
20. How should the US Navy had reacted to 9-11 in your opinion?

2-Hour Meeting Answer #2

1) What is most important to succeeding in Navy Basic Military Training?

2) To succeed in Basic Military Training, a recruit must be physically fit before BMT to make PT sessions during BMT productive, and ensure success in all physical evaluations coupled with all Swim Class Tests.

3) A recruit must be physically fit before BMT. Preparation is just as important. This is essential because soon upon arrival at BMT, a PT test is given and recruits are expected to pass if you want to succeed in BMT. PT tests are given throughout BMT and recruits are simply trying to pass and others want to meet personal goals. "Special training" is given to those who struggle with PT and this takes time away from other activities throughout BMT. Meeting these requirements allow to graduate BMT. Also, being physically fit will increase a recruit's endurance which is absolutely crucial during the final test, Battle Stations. This is a 24 hour simulation aboard a mock ship where recruits are tested against everything. Being physically fit is essential in the event that they encounter a fire during their simulation, have to lift something heavy, or anything that requires extended physical exertion.

4) My mentor and various videos on BMT, especially source 38 on my WB have helped me justified my answer in response to my essential question.

5) I plan to continue my study of answer 2 by doing monitored PT sessions. Using the Navy's PT evaluation scale, I will track my progress as I attempt to achieve a goal of outstanding or excellent to ensure success once in BMT.

Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

1) My second Independent Component will help me find different answers to help me solve my essential question. I have a few answers for my independent component. One of my answers is increased physical training aimed strength and endurance along with pool exercise. This is to ensure I succeed in the physical training evaluations and achieve the highest class I can get in swimming. To further explore this, I will track my improvement based off the Navy PT grading evaluations throughout my second independent component, and achieve a goal of what is considered "outstanding." My second answer is to memorize the Sailor's Creed, Anchors Aweigh, and 11 General Orders of a Sentry. This is something that is taught during BMT, and is absolutely essential to graduation. To further explore this, I will further investigate the origins of these three, and why they're there, along with other Navy Customs and Traditions that will be taught in BMT. Another answer I have is memorizing the ranks of the Navy. This is absolutely essential because it allows me to properly address my superiors, and to also know when to properly salute. This will be a career long benefit to me.

2) My plan will easily meet the 30 hour requirement because along with my DEP meetings I have every month, I also have PT sessions with Petty Officer Valladeres. I will achieve my goal of outstanding because he was in Special Forces and that is what was required of him, and what he'll be training me for.

3) This independent study component relates to my EQ because it all helps me succeed in Navy basic military training. I will be physically prepared and well armed with all the knowledge I need to not only succeed, but be on top in my division.