1. What factors have hindered the U.S. military's efforts to assist the Japanese in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake?

2. How soon after the earthquake were U.S. Marine humanitarian assistance survey teams (HAST) in Tokyo prepared to assist in relief efforts?

3. What two separate missions divided the HAST attention?

4. What supplies have/are the U.S. delivering to the stricken areas?

5. What additional assistance is the U.S. providing to Japan apart from our humanitarian relief?

6. a) Read about Operation Tomodachi under "Background" below. Have you read/heard about this assistance the U.S. military is providing to the Japanese?
b) What is your reaction to U.S. assistance? Be specific.