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Sea power describes a nation’s ability to protect its
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political, economic, and military interests
through control of the sea. |
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was the first person to use the term sea power
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Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan
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What is sea power?
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Sea power is a nation’s ability to protect its
political, economic, and military interests by controlling the seas. |
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List the principal operational components of our
nation’s sea power. |
a. Naval power
b. Ocean science c. Ocean industry d. Ocean commerce |
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According to Alfred Mahan, there are how many conditions required for a nation to have sea power?
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six
a. An advantageous geographical position b. Serviceable coastlines, abundant natural resources, and a favorable climate c. Extent of territory d. A population large enough to defend its territory e. A society with an aptitude for the sea and commercial enterprise f. A government with the influence to dominate the sea |
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In today’s world, what aspects of naval strength
exist that didn’t exist in the 19th century. |
sea power includes maritime
industry and marine sciences. Maritime industry and science add to our national economy by exploring new resources for food, fresh water, minerals, and new living spaces. |
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As this century closes, no nation is totally
independent. To protect ourselves and to keep our economy going, this country must take the following actions: |
a. Import raw materials, convert them into manufactured goods, and transport them to marketplaces throughout the world via shipping
b. Keep sea-lanes open and safe in times of peace and tension, and deny sea-lanes to the enemy in times of war |
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is that broad course of action
designed to achieve national objectives in support of national interests. |
National strategy
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are conditions that are to the
advantage of our nation to pursue or protect. |
National interests
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are specific goals our nation
seeks to advance, support, or protect.We primarily have political, economic, and security objectives. |
National objectives
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is our nation’s use of naval forces(including naval aviation and Marine Corps forces) to achieve its naval objectives
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Naval strategy
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total control of the seas for the free movement of all, is the first function of the U.S. Navy.
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Sea control
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is the second function of the
Navy. It is the ability to use sea power throughout the world in the timely and precise manner needed to accomplish a given goal. |
Power projection
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To carry out the functions of sea control and power
projection in support of its mission, the U.S. Navy has three functions. |
1. Strategic nuclear deterrence
2. A strong naval presence 3. Security of the sea lines of communications |
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The effectiveness of the submarine-launched
ballistic missile provides the strongest deterrent in |
Strategic Nuclear Deterrence
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To achieve this, the Navy deploys operationally ready naval forces to various overseas locations throughout the world
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naval presence
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These lines are between the
United States and its forward deployed forces, its allies, and those areas of the world essential for imports. |
Security of the Sea Lines of Communications
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the merchant marine transported about of needed supplies.
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97 percent
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Describe the peacetime mission of the U.S. Merchant Marines.
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transport essential materials to and from the United States for the defense of the freeworld.
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List the wartime mission of the U.S. Merchant
Marines. |
a. Resupply American and allied military forces overseas
b. Provide wet and dry replenishments and other direct services to ships underway c. Increase combatant naval forces by being armed to carry out convoy antiaircraft, and antisubmarine duties d. Transport essential materials and cargo needed for the U.S. economy and the economy of allies overseas |
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The peacetime mission of the Coast Guard includes
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a. Enforcing maritime laws and treaties
b. Conducting search and rescue operations c. Enforcing U.S. drug and contraband laws d. Installing and maintaining aids to navigation e. Icebreaking operations that keep commercial vessel traffic moving in domestic waters and support scientific research in the Artic and Antartic |
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The wartime mission of the U.S. Coast Guard includes
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a. Maintaining in-port safety and security
b. Maintaining commercial vessel safety c. Assuming convoy duties as well as antisubmarine warfare duties |
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The peacetime mission of the Military Sealift
Command is to |
support the mission-ready
ships at sea by providing fuel and other essential supplies |
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The wartime mission of the Military Sealift Command is to
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a. Move troops, equipment, and other supplies
b. Provide replenishment to ships on station and under-way |