A Thoroughly Efficient NavyBrookings Institution, 1987 - 130 pages |
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Page 13
... major ) American presidents had regarded it as the service of choice to deal with the situation . It could also show , perhaps less conclusively , that of all the weapons systems at their disposal , presidents liked aircraft carriers ...
... major ) American presidents had regarded it as the service of choice to deal with the situation . It could also show , perhaps less conclusively , that of all the weapons systems at their disposal , presidents liked aircraft carriers ...
Page 58
... major support programs ( VII , VIII , and IX ) . c . Comprises most of program II ( general purpose forces ) , half of program III ( intelligence and communications ) , all of programs IV ( airlift and sealift ) , V ( national guard and ...
... major support programs ( VII , VIII , and IX ) . c . Comprises most of program II ( general purpose forces ) , half of program III ( intelligence and communications ) , all of programs IV ( airlift and sealift ) , V ( national guard and ...
Page 97
... major differences . None of these measures would preclude the Sixth Fleet from main- taining a peacetime presence in the Mediterranean if that continues to be deemed desirable . One or more of the substitute measures would , however ...
... major differences . None of these measures would preclude the Sixth Fleet from main- taining a peacetime presence in the Mediterranean if that continues to be deemed desirable . One or more of the substitute measures would , however ...
Contents
Text Tables | 1 |
Defense of the Navy | 5 |
The Maritime Strategy | 12 |
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