EAWS - Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Naval Aviation History Questions and Answers

Question 1

Who is recognized as the first U.S. Navy officer to be designated as a naval aviator?

Accepted Answer

Theodore G. Ellyson

Answer

Eugene Ely

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Glenn Curtiss

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John H. Towers

Question 2

The USS Langley (CV-1), the first aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy, was converted from what type of ship?

Accepted Answer

A collier

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A battleship

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A cruiser

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A destroyer

Question 3

A junior sailor is studying for their EAWS board and is asked about the significance of the Battle of the Coral Sea. Which of the following statements is the most accurate description?

Accepted Answer

It was the first naval battle in history where the opposing ships never saw or fired directly upon one another.

Answer

It was the first naval battle where opposing fleets engaged each other with surface gunfire at close range.

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It was the decisive battle that led to the immediate surrender of Japanese forces in World War II.

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It was exclusively fought by submarines and resulted in a tactical victory for the U.S. Navy.

Question 4

What U.S. Navy aircraft carrier served as the launch platform for the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in April 1942?

Accepted Answer

USS Hornet (CV-8)

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USS Enterprise (CV-6)

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USS Lexington (CV-2)

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USS Saratoga (CV-3)

Question 5

Which of the following events is considered a pivotal moment that halted the Japanese advance in the Pacific and was a strategic victory for the Allies, even though they lost more ships?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of the Coral Sea

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The Attack on Pearl Harbor

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The Battle of Midway

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The Battle of Guadalcanal

Question 6

An Aviation Ordnanceman is preparing a presentation on naval aviation milestones. They need to identify the first ship specifically designed and constructed from the keel up as an aircraft carrier for the U.S. Navy. Which ship should they name?

Accepted Answer

USS Ranger (CV-4)

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USS Langley (CV-1)

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USS Lexington (CV-2)

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USS Enterprise (CV-6)

Who is recognized as the first U.S.Navy officer to be designated as a naval aviator?

Who is recognized as the first U.S.
Navy officer to be designated as a naval aviator?