Vision to Practice: the Translation of From the Sea into Joint Doctrine

摘要

This study analyzes the ability of the Naval Service to translate the visionarticulated in From The Sea into doctrine that synchronizes Naval Service capabilities with the Joint Operational Functions of maneuver and command and control. From The Sea is analyzed within the context of previous naval strategies. The Joint Operational Functions are analyzed as emerging Joint Doctrine. From The Sea commits the Naval Service to full participation in the Joint arena and changes the focus of the Naval Service from sea control to power projection. This study concludes that this commitment and new focus will require the Naval Service to change its understanding of maneuver and reevaluate its command structure. The author recommends that the organization and command of Naval Task Forces be structured according to the mission assigned and that Naval Officers receive comprehensive training on the requirements of land maneuver. From the sea, Naval expeditionary task force, Naval strategy, The maritime strategy, Naval service command and control, Joint operational functions, Joint maneuver.