Naval Mission And Definitions Of Warfare

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What are the Levels of War:

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Strategic level focuses on supporting national goals.

Operational level concerns forces collectively in a theater.

Tactical level involves the details of individual engagements.

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War at Sea

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is the application of decisive offensive force to achieve control of the sea which is the first step in establishing our superiority in any region.

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Littoral Warfare

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is warfare in that portion of the world's land masses, adjacent to the oceans within direct control of and vulnerable to the striking power of sea-based forces.

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Strike Warfare

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Any combination of naval forces that intends to inflict damage on or destroy the target objective

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Amphibious Warfare

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Establishing a landing force on a hostile shore.

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Electronic Warfare (EW)

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Deny the enemy effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum

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Undersea Warfare (USW):

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Those actions taken to deny the enemy effective use of his submarines and the undersea environment.

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Air Warfare (AW):

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Those actions required to destroy or reduce the enemy air and missile threat to an acceptable level.

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Surface Warfare (SUW):

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Deny the enemy effective use of his surface warships and merchant capability.