SUMMARYIn today’s world, the United States requires militarypower adequate to strengthen national securityobjectives. The United States Navy is an integralcomponent of this nation’s military forces. Freedom ofthe seas is not a gift; it must be won through navalpresence or engagements. Naval forces provide ournation with the ability to provide a significant presencein crisis areas, or, if required, a rapid offensivecapability.The U.S. Navy has the ability to control enemynaval forces in three areas—air, surface, and subsurface.It can also conduct amphibious and mine warfareoperations.8-44Student Notes:
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