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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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The Hidden Potential of NATO's Gator Navies
Gregory DeMarco, Gene Germanovich
Mar 17, 2017
Defense One
Improving U.S.-European amphibious interoperability would bolster the alliance's defense posture in a non-provocative manner that complements recent moves in land forces. The 2017 Summit in Brussels presents an opportunity to refine allied ground posture while adding this maritime dimension.
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United States Navy
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Egypt's Suez Canal: An Attenuated Lifeline
Scott Savitz, Paul DeLuca
Sep 14, 2016
The National Interest
The U.S. Navy has enjoyed the luxury of being able to transit the Suez Canal without hindrance for decades. However, the risk of losing access — perhaps quickly and unexpectedly — should inform Navy strategic and operational planning.
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United States Navy
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Transforming 'Distributed Lethality' Strategy into Action
Katie Jacobson
Feb 8, 2016
Breaking Defense
Distributed lethality offers a more offensive approach to using naval surface forces as potential adversaries acquire naval capabilities designed to control the sea. Translating the concept into action has implications for Navy operations, logistics, finances, and overall strategy.
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Databases and Data Collection, Analysis, and Processing
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How Do We Deal with a Flood of Data?
Isaac R. Porche III, Bradley Wilson, Erin-Elizabeth Johnson
Jun 23, 2014
Future Force
Despite the value of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, the amount of data they generate has become overwhelming. If the Navy does not change the way it processes information, it will reach an ISR “tipping point”—as soon as 2016.
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Sleep
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Quality Sleep at Sea
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Regina A. Shih @ReginaShih
May 8, 2014
U.S. News & World Report
The U.S. Navy may be waking up to something sleep experts have known for a long time: that people function best when they follow their natural sleep rhythms.
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Naval Warfare
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How to Avert a Sea Catastrophe with China
David C. Gompert
May 9, 2013
U.S. News & World Report
The United States should propose and pursue an East Asian maritime partnership, inviting to join all states that share its interest in assured access and passage, writes David Gompert.
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Military Strategy
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Will Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz?
Alireza Nader
Oct 2, 2012
The Iran Primer, USIP
Just by threatening to close the Strait, Iran increases pressure on the U.S. to restrain Israel from attacking Iran. Other key players—including major oil importers such as China, Japan, and India—would be reluctant to support military action because of heavy dependence on Persian Gulf oil, writes Alireza Nader.
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