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Multinational Maritime Operations (MMOPS) for Naval Doctrine Command
September 1, 1995
Since May 1994, a research study team at the Center for Naval Analyses (CNA) has been providing the U.S. Naval Doctrine Command (NDC) with analysis on Multinational Maritime Operations (MMOPS) and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). One of the several MMOPS efforts, conducted from February to June 1995, analytically supported an NDC effort designed to provide documents for eventual release universally to maritime forces of any nation that can be expected to work with the U.S. Navy in the future. This briefing is divided into two sections. The first covers NDC's publication development program. It provides background for the second section on CNA's analytical support.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume XIV: Naval Gunfire Support
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report examines the use of naval gunfire support during Operation Desert Storm. The report addresses only the missions involving 16-inch guns.
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OPNAV Functional Reorganization Study: Final Report
February 1, 1990
This research memorandum analyzes the pros and cons of reorganizing the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) along functional lines versus platform lines. CNA analysts drew upon extensive organizational literature and conducted a series of interviews with past and present personnel within OPNAV as a basis for this analysis. Several levels of problem severity are discussed and corresponding levels of reorganization postulated.
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Soviet Discussion of a Cadre-Militia System
July 1, 1989
Soviet military and political leaders are currently engaged in a debate about instituting a cadre-militia system. Such a system would consist of a significantly smaller regular army, manned either by conscripts or volunteers, and a territorial militia based on universal service. Influential military men appear to be divided on how to respond to the prospect of reorganization. Depending upon its ultimate form, the change to a cadre-militia system could severely restrict the Soviet Union's ability to conduct large-scale offensive operations. The discussion will probably continue for some time to come, and its resolution promises to have far-reaching consequences for the security policy of the United States and its allies.
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The Navy of the Republic of China: History, Problems, and Prospects
September 1, 1976
This paper looks at the Republic of China's navy's responsibilities, the composition of the fleet tasked to carry them out, the service and support infrastructure, the organization of command and control, personnel policies, operational strengths and weaknesses, and possible future trends in naval development. A brief discussion of the geography and history of Taiwan is provided along with an overview of the Chinese efforts to build a modern navy.
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COMMAND AND CONTROL ROLES AND STAFF FUNCTIONS OF MAJOR AMPHIBIOUS FORCE/GROUP COMMANDERS
June 1, 1974
A general concept of large scale amphibious assault operations is described in this research contribution. The command and control roles of major amphibious commanders and the operational tasks common to all amphibious operations are identified. The report determines the functions of the major staffs and groups them operationally into a set of vital functions which are described in detail. Supplements the OEG Amphibious Force Flagship (AGC) Study, OEG Study 720.
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AMPHIBIOUS STAFF FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITY PATTERNS
June 1, 1974
Tasks and staff functions of the Commander Amphibious Task Force (CATF) and Commander Landing Force (CLF) are described in the report. Staff functional relationships are described in terms of sets and subsets of activities. A method is presented for determining the most typical activity pattern of a staff in response to external events. The method is applied to a sample of 52 hypothetical events to suggest optimal ways of staff partitioning.
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