Naval Readiness, Operational Training, and Environmental Protection: Achieving an Appropriate Balance between Competing National Interests

Abstract

This paper describes the interrelationships between naval readiness, operational training and environmental protection. Surveys fourteen environmental laws which either directly or indirectly impact on operational training and/or installation support of that training. Describes the roles that civilians outside the Department of Defense may play in implementing and enforcing environmental laws on naval installations. Provides an example of how the Department of the Navy integrated environmental protection and operational training so that the naval services could continue to use a key training facility. Concludes with a proposed strategy designed to assist the naval services in establishing and maintaining an appropriate balance between environmental protection and mission accomplishment on a case-by-case basis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA198852

Entities

People

  • Joseph A. Wellington

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Groundwater
  • Health Services
  • Hygiene
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States Government
  • Warfare
  • Waste Disposal Facilities

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.