New realities mean the navy must dominate in the littoral
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The US Navy is facing the challenges of terrorist attacks and security threats in the littoral, or coastal areas of the world. So, the Navy is relying on its strategic vision that is derived from capstone national security documents, such as, the National Security Strategy and Joint Vision 2020 to guide development of a family of surface warships.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2004
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Young creates more "tools" for navy program managers
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John J. Young Jr., assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, talks about the Navy's latest developments in technology, littoral combat ship (LCS), and the changing budge system. He presides over major decisions in shipbuilding, aviation and business reform that shapes the future fleet.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2003
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New command will unify navy's maritime force protection units
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Creation of the marine force protection command (MFPC) is indicative of major restructuring within the U.S. navy hierarchy. MFPC will be responsible for training, equipping and deploying force protection units and other standard procedures.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 2004
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