The purpose of naval doctrine is to enhance the operational effectiveness of US naval1 forces. Naval doctrine represents the fundamental principles by which the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard or elements thereof guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is authoritative but requires judgment in application. NDP 1, Naval Warfare, is the capstone naval doctrine publication. NDP 1 is not a joint publication (JP), but is consistent with approved JPs. It is a multiservice publication that forms a bridge between joint policy and doctrine and detailed Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), such as those found in Navy warfare publications, Marine Corps warfi ghting publications, and Coast Guard publications.
DesignationNDP 1
EditionJan 2010
StatusActive
Pages86
FunctionDoctrine Philosophy
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
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