Navy Fact File 1984
Abstract
Seapower includes much more than naval power. It is comprised of elements that enable a sea-dependent nation to project its political, economic, and military strengths seaward, and to extend and maintain them beyond the seas. In addition to ships, aircraft, weapons and trained personnel, equally important and advantageous are: the shore establishment, well-sited bases, commercial shipping and international alignments. The capacity of a nation to exercise seapower is based also upon the character and number of its population, the character of its government, the soundness of its economy, its industrial efficiency, the development of its internal communication, the quality and number of its harbors, the extent of its coastline and the location of the homeland, bases, and overseas territories with respect to sea communications. The true strength of a Sea Power can only be measured in terms of its ability to use the sea in the furtherance of its national objectives despite any atmosphere created by rivals or competitors. This ability will be in jeopardy, and eventually lost, if any of these elements are weak or lacking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA148550