The spotlight in Washington, B.C., has for years been focused on transformation, which involves the creation of new types of military units and equipment to support emerging defense strategies in the post-Soviet era. However, limited attention has been given to a fundamental transformation under way within the sea services that will bring revolutionary change to the enlisted ranks. Long the backbone of U.S. military forces, enlisted men and women today are receiving even more varied and intensive training, greater responsibility and leadership roles central to the future success of U.S. tactical units deployed throughout the world. The end result will be a more flexible, capable and effective fighting force.
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