Mission of the U.S. Navy

tactics, operations, strategy, and the joint enviroment

mission of the navy

the united states is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free. our nation is engaged in long-term competition. to defend American interests around the globe, the U.S. Navy must remain prepared to execute outer timeless role, as directed by congress and president.

navy ethos

1. we are the united states navy, our nations sea power — ready guardians of peace, victorious in war

2. we are professional sailors and civilians — a diverse and agile force exemplifying the highest standards of service to our nation, at home and abroad, at sea and ashore

3. integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for other others is fundamental to our character; decisive leadership is crucial to our success

4. we are a team, disciplined and well prepared, committed to mission accomplishment. we do not waver in our dedication and accountability to our shipmates and families

5. we are patriots, forged by the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment. in times war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition

6. we defend our nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, and dignity

7. we are the united states navy

navy operational mission areas

1. amphibious warfare

2. antisubmarine warfare

3. air warfare

4. ballistic missile defense

5. command, control, and communications

6. expeditionary warfare

7. information operations

8. intelligence operations

9. mine warfare

10. mobility

11. strike warfare

12. surface warfare

secdef priorities

1. restoring the warrior ethos

2. rebuilding our military

3. reestablishing deterrence

national security act of 1947

• first definitive legislative statement “to provide for the effective strategic direction of the armed forces and for their operation under control and their integration into an efficient team of land, naval, and air forces”

• responsibility of the joint chiefs of staff to “establish unified commands in strategic areas when such unified commands are in the interest of national security”

members of the national security council

1. the vice president

2. the secretary of state

3. the secretary of the treasury

4. the secretary of defense

5. the secretary of energy

6. national security advisor

7. the chairman of the join chiefs of staff

8. director of national intelligence

purpose of the joint chiefs of staff

to advise CINC

the joint chiefs of staff

1. chairman of the joint chiefs of staff

2. vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff

3. commandant of the marine corps

4. chief of naval operations

5. chief of staff of the army

6. chief of staff of the air force

7. chief of the national guard Bureau

8. chief of space operations

chairman of the joint chiefs of staff

gen dan “razin” caine, usaf

vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff

adm christopher grady, usn

commandant of the marine corps

gen eric smith, usmc

chief of naval operations

adm james kilby (acting), USN

chief of staff of the army

gen randy george, usa

chief of staff of the air force

gen david allvin, usaf

chief of the national guard bureau

gen steven nordhaus, arng

chief of space operations

gen b. chance saltzman, ussf

amphibious warfare (AMW)

involves military operations launched from the sea by an amphibious force (AF), embarked on ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force (LF) ashore to accomplish the assigned mission. and AF is an amphibious task force (ATF) and an LF together with other forces that are trained, organized, and equipped for amphibious operations.

antisubmarine warfare (ASW)

operations conducted with the intention of denying the enemy the effective use of submarines

air warfare (AW)

the detection, tracking, destruction, or neutralization of enemy air platforms and airborne weapons, whether launched by the enemy from air, surface, subsurface, or land platforms

ballistic missile defense (BMD)

all active and passive measures designed to detect, identify, track, and defeat attacking ballistic missiles (and entities), in both strategic and theatre tactical roles, during any portion of their flight trajectory (boost, post-boost, midcourse, or terminal) or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack

command, control, and communications (CCC)

providing communications and related facilities for coordination and control of external forces, and control of own unit’s capabilities

expeditionary warfare (EXW)

a military operation conducted by an armed force to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country. expeditionary operations encompass the entire range of military operations, from foreign humanitarian assistance to forcible entry. the defining characteristic of expeditionary operations is the projection of force into a foreign setting.