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AFDP 3-04 Countersea Ops

AFDP 3-04

Countersea Ops

Air Force · AFDP · Sep 2023 · 29 pages

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of forces into a theater. A broad range of options, unhindered by the need to obtain host-nation permission and access. A means to demonstrate US commitment without imposing a lasting footprint ashore. US naval forces are forward deployed around the clock. This posture serves several key functions: it enables familiarity with the operational environment; supports an awareness and understanding of the capabilities, culture, and behavior patterns of regional actors; and it enables influence. The resulting knowledge and influence facilitate: Regional stability. A more timely and effective response to crisis. The understanding and experience required for successful combat operations. At the end of the Cold War, the emphasis of maritime warfare changed from blue water operations against enemy navies to brown water force projection ashore. The naval perspective similarly changed.

DesignationAFDP 3-04

EditionSep 2023

StatusActive

Pages29

FunctionAviation

CollectionCurrent Doctrine

References 12

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AFTTP 3-2.74Not in the Vault