Research for CIC

The U.S. Navy has initiated efforts to confront irregular challenges (CIC) associated with regional instability, insurgency, crime, and violent extremism. A key document for understanding how the Navy will do this is the Chief of Naval Operations’ U.S. Navy Vision for Confronting Irregular Challenges. However, it remains unclear which of the Navy’s capabilities are most useful for CIC actions and how Naval forces can best contribute to the CIC effort.