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Figure 20-2.U. S. ships blowing up an oil platform in the Persian Gulf

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b. c. d. e. f. Q4. In today’s world, what aspects of naval strength exist that didn’t exist in the 19th century. Q5.   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. b. THE U.S. NAVY’S RESPONSIBILITY IN SEA POWER Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— Identify the missions and functions of the U.S. Navy in wartime and peacetime. Identify the functions of the U.S. Navy to include strategic  nuclear  deterrence  and  security  of sea-lanes communications. At  this  point  in  your  Navy  career,  if  you  haven’t done  so  already,  you  may  soon  find  yourself  asking several questions. Why are we spread out far and wide from our shores? Why do we have a Navy? What is the purpose of this deployment? If you look at the goals of our nation, you will see what our mission is. First, you should  understand  why  we  need  a  strong  Navy  to support our national objectives. Some of these reasons are as follows: Two  of  our  states  are  outside  the  continental United States (Hawaii and Alaska). Four  U.S.  territories  lie  overseas  (Puerto  Rico, the  Virgin  Islands,  Guam,  and  the  Northern Marianas). Two of our allies (Canada and Mexico) border the United States; the rest of our allies, some 42 of them, are overseas. NATO countries and Japan, our principal allies, are  highly  dependent  on  U.S.  support  and imports, the bulk of which comes to them by sea. Ninety-nine percent of all U.S. overseas trade is transported  by  sea  lines  of  communications (world trade routes). The U.S. industrial output depends on continued shipments of raw materials and energy-producing resources from overseas. Our ability to control the seas is essential in the deterrence  of  a  general  war  and  aggression against any nation or area vital to our interest. Now, let’s look at the primary functions of the Navy. The  Navy  and  the  Marine  Corps  organize,  train,  and equip Navy and Marine Corps forces to conduct prompt and  sustained  combat  operations  at  sea.  These operations  involve  sea-based  aircraft  and  land-based naval air components. These forces have five primary tasks: 1.   They must seek and destroy enemy naval forces 2.   Suppress enemy sea commerce gain 3.   Maintain general naval supremacy 4.   Control vital sea areas 5.   Protect vital sea lines of communications The  Navy’s  business  is  to  clear  the  way  for  the operating forces to accomplish their task, whatever it is. The Navy must drive the enemy’s fighting forces off the high seas, out of the air, and across the seas. The Navy 20-4 Student Notes:







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