Question 1

Which President significantly increased funds for the military and provided an environment to get past the Vietnam defeat?&#10;A) Ford&#10;B) Carter&#10;C) Reagan&#10;D) Bush

Accepted Answer

President Reagan significantly increased the funds for the military, including a massive buildup of weapons, and provided an environment that helped the US get past the Vietnam defeat. Additionally, he led successful military interventions in Grenada and Panama, which helped boost confidence in the US military.

Question 2

In the latter half of the twentieth century, it became increasingly difficult to destroy an enemy's means of production.

Accepted Answer

With the advent of advanced technology and globalization, it became easier for countries to establish multiple means of production and also import goods from other countries in case of destruction of local production facilities.

Question 3

What was the primary target for strategic bombing during the Persian Gulf conflict?&#10;A) The civilian population&#10;B) Nuclear reactors&#10;C) Means of production&#10;D) Strategic centers of gravity

Accepted Answer

The primary target for strategic bombing during the Persian Gulf conflict was strategic centers of gravity, which included military installations, communication centers, and targets that were key to Iraq's ability to wage war. The goal was to cripple Iraq's military capabilities and make it easier for allied ground forces to launch a successful ground offensive. Targeting the civilian population, nuclear reactors, or means of production would not have been consistent with the objectives of the war.

Question 4

The destruction of the government of Hanoi would have stopped the Vietnam War.

Accepted Answer

The destruction of the government of Hanoi would not have necessarily stopped the Vietnam War, as there were many other factors and parties involved in the conflict. Additionally, the idea of destroying the government of a sovereign nation raises ethical and legal concerns.

Question 5

In the Gulf War, the target of the most strategic significance was:&#10;A) Saddam Hussein&#10;B) Iraq's nuclear reactors&#10;C) The Republican Guard&#10;D) Baghdad

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Gulf War, the target of...

Question 6

The Army developed a doctrine called the Active Defense, partially based on the lessons of which war?&#10;A) Korea&#10;B) Vietnam&#10;C) Yom Kippur&#10;D) Persian Gulf

Accepted Answer

The Active Defense doctrine was developed by the US Army partially based on the lessons learned from the Yom Kippur War in 1973. This doctrine emphasized the use of mobile and flexible defense tactics, which were seen as necessary after the Israeli Army was caught off guard by a surprise attack from Egypt and Syria. The Active Defense doctrine became an important part of US military strategy throughout the Cold War period.

Question 7

AirLand Battle doctrine was designed to defeat Soviet technology and doctrine.

Accepted Answer

The AirLand Battle doctrine was developed by the U.S. Army during the Cold War to counter the Soviet Union's military capabilities and tactics in a potential conflict in Europe. It focused on the integration of air and land forces to gain and maintain battlefield superiority.

Question 8

The &#34;&#34;new&#34;&#34; Marine Corps attempted to improve what basic military concept in order to gain a battlefield advantage?&#10;A) Escalation&#10;B) Maneuver&#10;C) Build-up&#10;D) Supply lines

Accepted Answer

The ""new"" Marine Corps attempted to improve the basic military concept of Maneuver in order to gain a battlefield advantage.

Question 9

The Weinberger/Powell doctrines were at the core of the 1989 Panama invasion and 1991 Iraq invasion.

Accepted Answer

The Weinberger/Powell doctrines were both influential in shaping the decision-making process for the 1989 invasion of Panama and the 1991 invasion of Iraq.

Question 10

Which of the services was the most adamantly opposed to the Goldwater-Nichols Act?&#10;A) Air Force&#10;B) Army&#10;C) Navy

Accepted Answer

The Navy was the most adamantly opposed to the Goldwater-Nichols Act, which aimed to improve joint military planning and operations. The Navy was concerned that the Act would reduce their autonomy and decrease their influence in decision-making processes.

Question 11

The Goldwater-Nichols Act fixed the long-standing problem of inter-service rivalry by creating a culture of joint service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Goldwater-Nichols Act fixed the long-standing problem...

Deck 12: The Vietnam War the Final Phases 1967-1975