As the war in the Persian Gulf so vividly demonstrated, the essential demands of our military forces-to deter conflict whenever possible but to prevail in those that do arise-are certain to endure. The forward presence of our warfighters provides the conduit in our alliance relationships and signals that, if required, we're prepared to defend our national interests with military action. As we enter a period of declining defense budgets, debates will rage on the viability of sea-based forces and amphibious doctrine to cope with future threats. For the Navy, the handwriting is on the seawall. The National Military Strategy outlines a Base force consisting of 450 ships and cuts could continue beyond this level in the next decade. Critics warn that this downsizing seriously compromises America's maritime capability.
Does the Marine Corps Need Another Amphibious Vehicle
1992
40 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Military strategy , Navy , Budgets , Doctrine , Oceans , Persian Gulf , Ships , Signals , Strategy , Threats , Viability , Military operations , Military budgets , Sea based forces , Amphibious doctrine , Marine corps , Forward presence , National interests , Defense budgets