Naval Presence: Sizing the Force

Authors

Ralph E. Arnott, U.S. Navy
William A. Gaffney, U.S. Navy

Number

4

Abstract

During the period from 1946 through 1982 US military forces were postured some 259 times as a political instrument in support of national policy. In over 80 percent of these instances, naval forces were employed. In examining these naval operations a number of problems were quickly identified.

Recommended Citation

Arnott, Ralph E. and Gaffney, William A. (1985) "Naval Presence: Sizing the Force," Naval War College Review: Vol. 38: No. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol38/iss2/4