Proceedings Magazine - March 2014

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Adapt, Innovate, and Adapt Some More
Issue: Proceedings Magazine - March 2014 Vol. 140/3/1,333
Three case studies from U.S. naval history emphasize the importance of applying lessons learned in making changes to the way we fight.

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  • The Italian Navy's New Direction
    Not unlike other current sea forces, Italy’s now must navigate between the Scylla of budgetary parameters and the...

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  • 'Partnerships Matter'
    Relationships with international navies have tangible benefits, especially in acquisition, and create a ‘win-win-win...

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Revitalize American Sea Power
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Sustaining Our Amphibious Capability
Scrap the 30-year shipbuilding plan. The U.S. Navy must adopt a realistic, cost-effective blueprint to ensure a viable ship...
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The Commanders Respond

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The Commanders Respond: Royal Australian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Bangladesh Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Belgian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Royal Canadian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Finnish Navy

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The Commanders Respond: French Navy

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The Commanders Respond: German Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Hellenic Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Italian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

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The Commanders Respond: Royal Netherlands Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Royal New Zealand Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Royal Norwegian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Nigerian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Pakistan Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Peruvian Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Republic of Singapore Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Chief of the Naval Staff, Slovene Armed Forces

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The Commanders Respond: Spanish Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Sri Lanka Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Suriname Navy

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The Commanders Respond: Turkish Navy

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Now Hear This - Loosen the Noose

‘Wherever a [U.S.] military base is located, [the United States] is tied...

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From the Deckplates - Take the Long View

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Adapt, Innovate, and Adapt Some More
Three case studies from U.S. naval history emphasize the importance of applying lessons learned in making changes to the...
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The Italian Navy's New Direction
Not unlike other current sea forces, Italy’s now must navigate between the Scylla of budgetary parameters and the...
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'Partnerships Matter'
Relationships with international navies have tangible benefits, especially in acquisition, and create a ‘win-win-win...
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Lessons from the Somali Pirate Experience

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Nobody Asked Me, But . . . - The Navy Must Regain Its Fighting Spirit

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The Measure of a Man: My Father, the Marine Corps, and Saipan

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A JO’s Guide to Operating Abroad

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World Naval Developments - Asia Powderkeg?

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In His Own Words: The Honorable Sean O’Keefe

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