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Lesson 1 Progress Check Due No due date Points 100 Questions 10 Time Limit 15 Minutes Allowed Attempts Unlimited Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score KEPT Attempt 4 8 minutes 90 out of 100 LATEST Attempt 4 8 minutes 90 out of 100 Attempt 3 15 minutes 70 out of 100 Attempt 2 9 minutes 70 out of 100 Attempt 1 11 minutes 40 out of 100  Correct answers are hidden. Score for this attempt: 90 out of 100 Submitted Dec 30 at 12:19pm This attempt took 8 minutes. This quiz checks your understanding of lesson concepts. This is a timed assessment. You are allowed multiple attempts. Minimum passing score is 80%. Take the Quiz Again 10 / 10 pts Question 1 In his introductory remarks to Chariots and Fire: Technology and Warfare , Dr. Sambaluk introduces the concepts of revolution in military affairs (RMA) and offsets. Which statement(s) correctly reflects the concept of revolution in military affairs? During the mid-20th century, some historians argued that a “military revolution” had occurred sometime in the past. Geoffrey Parker asserted in the mid-20th century that “a new use of firepower, a new type of fortifications, and an increase in army size” had transformed warfare in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. All of the answer choices are correct. All of the answer choices are correct. The term “revolution in military affairs” originated from Soviet Marshal Nikolai Ogarkov during the Cold War, as Russian military thinkers struggled to conceptualize the technological disadvantage they experienced in the face of US military investments. 10 / 10 pts Question 2 In the BBC video, “Dogfights – WWI Uncut,” Dan Snow describes World War I aerial fighter combat, known as “dogfighting” and explains how the aircraft evolved into a lethal instrument of war. Which is the most critical observation of the video? Formalized rules of air combat emerged with the practice and teaching of Oswald Boelcke. Oswald Boelcke was a German flying ace of the First World War was the first to formalize rules of air fighting, which he presented as the Dicta Boelcke. The Dicta Boelcke became the basis for formation and individual combat tactics. (Video, Dogfights – WWI Uncut ). WWI combat pilots had to be physically fit and technically competent, as directed by Billy Bishop. The single effort by the flying ace was the most crucial element to success in air combat according to Billy Mitchell. WWI combat pilots had a short life expectancy in aerial combat until Raoul Lufbery popularized the defensive circle named for him. 10 / 10 pts Question 3 In his introductory remarks to Chariots and Fire: Technology and Warfare , Dr. Sambaluk introduces the concepts of revolution in military affairs and offsets. Which correctly describes the “first offset”? The development of precision guided munitions and tactical nuclear weapons became known as the “first offset.” The development of nuclear weapons capable of wide-scale massive retaliation was the “first offset.”

The development of nuclear weapons and of an arsenal capable of wide-scale massive retaliation was dubbed the “first offset.” (Course introduction by Dr. Sambaluk). The “first offset” was marked by the employment of nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The development of stealth capabilities for nuclear delivery systems was dubbed the “first offset.” 10 / 10 pts Question 4 In “Air Observation Posts ,” A History of Innovation: U.S. Army Adaptation in War and Peace, Raines outlines the use of aircraft to enable a more effective use of Allied artillery assets during World War II. How did the innovation of integrated air observation capabilities for more effective artillery support come about? Widespread recognition in professional circles of a serious tactical shortcoming and off-the-shelf technology led to airborne artillery observation Air Corps chief Maj. Gen. Henry H. Arnold was in favor of modern observation planes in spite of service branch resistance. After some resistance, the Air Corps considered parceling out aircraft to support artillery observation for ground force commanders, as was common in World War I. The Air Corps supported the Army ground components in their efforts to procure light aircraft for artillery observers and their training. This answer is correct. 10 / 10 pts Question 5 In, “ Tank Destroyer Force ,” A History of Innovation: U.S. Army Adaptation in War and Peace , Christopher Gabel examines the development of a force that was intended to serve as an asymmetric counter-weapon to the Nazi German armored forces of World War II—tank destroyers. What was the greatest problem when designing the new Tank Destroyer Force which led to its underperformance during WWII? Some tests and exercises were not conducted with honesty and impartiality. The M18 tank destroyer would not begin full production until well into 1943. When tank destroyer units first met the enemy, the enemy did not behave as the one portrayed in the Tank Destroyer Field Manual, FM 18–5. Two years was insufficient time to conceive and field a completely new combat arm. This answer is correct. 10 / 10 pts Question 6 In “ Radar ,” A History of Innovation: U.S. Army Adaptation in War and Peace, Wendy Rejan follows the challenges the U.S. Army faced when contributing to the development of radar technology. Which best describes the challenges and contributions in the development of radar technology? The Signal Corps combined the Army development program to ensure that different branches did not compete for extremely limited funds. The Army’s role in radar development was more groundbreaking than that of the Navy. The Navy and Army independently pursued similar efforts but generally did not share information. The Army’s effort stumbled repeatedly, despite a unified effort that coordinated the perspectives and interests of several branches of the service. This answer is correct. 10 / 10 pts Question 7 In, “The American Wolf Packs: A Case Study in Wartime Adaptation,” F.G. Hoffmann discusses US submarine anti-shipping activity during World War II and analyzes the learning and adaption process that ultimately led to stunning success. Which correctly describes a key component of US “wolf pack” submarine doctrine during WWII? US submarines patrolled in a designated area under fleet control and followed a generic attack plan. US tactical doctrine called for swarming attacks by three to four boats. The American approach rejected centralized theater command in favor of a more flexible tactical structure.