Essex (LHD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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forces. Just as the complementary capabilities of Navy and Marine Corps forces add to our overall strength, combining the capabilities and resources of other services and those of our allies will yield decisive military power. MAINTAINING OUR NEW DIRECTION The new direction for the Naval Service remains focused on our ability to project power from the sea in the critical littoral regions of the world. We remain committed to structuring our naval expeditionary forces so that they are inherently shaped for joint operations, with the emphasis on operations forward from the sea, tailored for national needs. Recent Department of the Navy budget decisions, which resulted in a real increase in spending on littoral warfare and the means for power projection, are illustrative of the shift in priorities we have undertaken since the publication of . . . From the Sea. As we continue to improve our readiness to project power in the littorals, we need to proceed cautiously so as not to jeopardize our readiness for the full spectrum of missions and functions for which we are responsible. In the two years since . . . From the Sea was published, we have expanded on and capitalized upon its traditional expeditionary focus. Expeditionary implies a mind set, a culture, and a commitment to forces that are designed to be deployed forward and to respond swiftly. Our new direction provides the nation: Naval Expeditionary Forces Tailored for National N eeds Shaped for Joint Operations Operating Forward . . . From the Sea CONCLUSION From the Sea was the initial step in demonstrating how the Navy and Marine Corps respond to the challenges of a new security environment. Our strategy and policies continue to evolve as we learn from our recent experiences and prepare for the new challenges and opportunities of this highly dynamic world. Naval forces have five fundamental and enduring roles in support of the National Security Strategy; projection of power from the sea to land, sea control and maritime supremacy, strategic deterrence, strategic sealift, and forward naval presence. We will continue to can out these roles to protect vital U.S. global interests, citizens, allies and friends, wherever they may be at risk. The Cold War may be over, but the need for American leadership and commensurate military capability endures. Many of our most vital interests remain overseas where the Navy and Marine Corps are prepared for new challenges — forward deployed, ready for combat, and engaged to preserve the peace.

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