Question 1

Which of the following did the Kennedy administration NOT use?&#10;A) Massive Retaliation&#10;B) Limited War doctrine&#10;C) Shock and Awe&#10;D) Flexible Response

Accepted Answer

Shock and Awe was not a doctrine or strategy used by the Kennedy administration. It is a term that became popular during the Iraq War in 2003 to describe a military tactic of overwhelming force and display of power to intimidate and demoralize the enemy.

Question 2

Which of the following was Flexible Response unprepared to fight?&#10;A) Insurgency wars&#10;B) Conventional wars&#10;C) Nuclear wars&#10;D) Economic wars

Accepted Answer

Flexible Response was a military strategy that prepared the U.S. to fight insurgency, conventional, and nuclear wars, but it did not specifically address economic wars.

Question 3

At the tactical level, there is no such thing as a limited war.

Accepted Answer

At the tactical level, any war has the potential to escalate and become full-scale, therefore there is no such thing as a limited war.

Question 4

Which statement is false? The U.S. deployed tactical nuclear weapons to Europe:&#10;A) as a deterrent to a conventional war against the Warsaw countries.&#10;B) to prevent the resurrection of Nazism in Germany.&#10;C) to demonstrate American commitment to European allies.&#10;D) as a cost prohibitive method to save on manpower.

Accepted Answer

The false statement is B) to prevent the resurrection of Nazism in Germany. The primary reasons for deploying tactical nuclear weapons to Europe were to deter Soviet aggression, demonstrate commitment to NATO allies, and provide a cost-effective alternative to maintaining large conventional forces. Preventing the resurrection of Nazism was not a cited reason for this deployment.

Question 5

America's Containment Policy was:&#10;A) Defensive in nature&#10;B) Economic in nature&#10;C) Offensive in nature&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

America's Containment Policy was mainly defensive in nature. It aimed to prevent the spread of communism by containing it within its existing borders, rather than actively seeking to overthrow or attack communist governments. The policy was designed to keep the Soviet Union and its allies from gaining control of more territories and extending their influence in the world. The policy was implemented through various measures such as military alliances, economic aid, and covert operations, but its primary goal was to maintain stability and prevent conflict.

Question 6

Henry Kissinger and Robert Osgood believed it was possible to fight a defensive, limited war of attrition in Southeast Asia.

Accepted Answer

Kissinger and Osgood advocated for a limited, defensive war in Southeast Asia rather than a full-scale invasion, believing that the US could wear down the North Vietnamese and achieve a negotiated settlement.

Question 7

Which of following did not influence President Kennedy?&#10;A) The Pope calling for global security.&#10;B) The writings of Henry Kissinger&#10;C) Soviet space advances&#10;D) The Missile Gap

Accepted Answer

The Pope calling for global security did not directly influence President Kennedy's policies or decisions, unlike the other options which were significant factors during his presidency.

Question 8

Counterinsurgency and nation-building require enormous patience and perseverance.

Accepted Answer

Counterinsurgency and nation-building require not only military intervention, but long-term efforts in building institutions, providing economic opportunities, and gaining the trust and cooperation of the local population. These efforts take time and require a sustained commitment from the intervening forces.

Question 9

Robert McNamara is considered the most powerful Secretary of Defense in the history of the position.

Accepted Answer

Robert McNamara served as Secretary of Defense from 1961-1968 and had a significant impact on the Vietnam War, Cold War strategy, and the overall shape of the U.S. military. He was widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential individuals in American government during his tenure in the position.

Question 10

Which best describes Robert McNamara's leadership style?&#10;A) Strong willed, but receptive to ideas from others&#10;B) Weak, easily influenced by others&#10;C) Strong willed, uncompromising&#10;D) Weak, unwilling to make changes

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

After adopting the strategic doctrine of Flexible Response, McNamara and the Whiz Kids used a cost-benefit analysis to look at each issue.

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Question 12

During the Korean War, the helicopter became the new vehicle that soldiers generally used to get from point A to point B.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Insurgencies are aimed at the destruction of the enemy's military forces.

Accepted Answer

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