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Sea power describes a nation’s ability to protect its
political, economic, and military interests
through control of the sea.
was the first person to use the term sea power
Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan
What is sea power?
Sea power is a nation’s ability to protect its
political, economic, and military interests by
controlling the seas.
List the principal operational components of our
nation’s sea power.
a. Naval power
b. Ocean science
c. Ocean industry
d. Ocean commerce
According to Alfred Mahan, there are how many conditions required for a nation to have sea power?
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
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.
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
is that broad course of action
designed to achieve national objectives in support of
national interests.
National strategy
are conditions that are to the
advantage of our nation to pursue or protect.
National interests
are specific goals our nation
seeks to advance, support, or protect.We primarily have
political, economic, and security objectives.
National objectives
is our nation’s use of naval forces(including naval aviation and Marine Corps forces) to achieve its naval objectives
Naval strategy
total control of the seas for the free movement of all, is the first function of the U.S. Navy.
Sea control
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
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
The effectiveness of the submarine-launched
ballistic missile provides the strongest deterrent in
Strategic Nuclear Deterrence
To achieve this, the Navy deploys operationally ready naval forces to various overseas locations throughout the world
naval presence
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
the merchant marine transported about of needed supplies.
97 percent
Describe the peacetime mission of the U.S. Merchant Marines.
transport essential materials to and from the United States for the defense of the freeworld.
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
The peacetime mission of the Coast Guard includes
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
The wartime mission of the U.S. Coast Guard includes
a. Maintaining in-port safety and security
b. Maintaining commercial vessel safety
c. Assuming convoy duties as well as antisubmarine warfare duties
The peacetime mission of the Military Sealift
Command is to
support the mission-ready
ships at sea by providing fuel and other essential supplies
The wartime mission of the Military Sealift Command is to
a. Move troops, equipment, and other supplies
b. Provide replenishment to ships on station and under-way