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3. A. What is the CAP?
B. What is its purpose?
4. What are the three main classifications of air warfare?
5. What are the phases of AW operations for a ship formation?
6. What is Aegis designed to do?
7. A. Historically, what has always been the mission of the
submarine?
B. With the coming of the nuclear-powered attack submarine
(SSN), what became its primary attack mission?
8. What were the three major developments that established
undersea warfare during World War I?
9. A. What is the primary electronic detection device used in
USWoperations?
B. What are some variations of it that can be used to locate
Communications satellites like this one being launched by the space and attach submarines?
shuttle Discovery add a whole new dimension to naval capabilities
and tactics. (NASA photo) 10. v\That are the four possible objectives of amphibious
operations?
11. What is information warfare?
across large areas of the globe by means of high-capacity, secure
communications. 12. v\That are the warfare capabilities of today's space satellite
Because of their extended line of sight, space systems have systems?
unique characteristics that make them especially valuable to naval
forces. They provide global coverage of areas of interest. Depending CRITICAL THINKING
on their orbits, satellites can provide either periodic short-dura-
tion coverage of specific points on the Earth's surface, or continu- 1. Research the opening days of the invasion of Afghanistan in
ous, long-dwell coverage of larger areas. Communications satellites 2001 or Iraq in 2003 and describe the naval operations that
are now the primary means of providing immediate worldwide took place.
connectivity to aU naval forces at sea, regardless of the location, 2. Find pictures taken by satellites on the Internet. How high
weather, or type of operation. were the satellites when they took the pictures and what were
The development of increasingly capable satellite systems is the smallest things they could see on the Earth?
continuing and will undoubtedly result in the addition of many 3. Locate a picture of a sonobuoy. Draw it and identify its major
more capabilities in the future, including precise targeting and parts. Describe how it works and identify two major types.
guidance for long-range cruise missiles, large-area electronic sur-
veillance and warfare coordination, and completely passive detec-
VOCABULARY
tion and tracking of enemy ships, aircraft, and missiles. All these
will have a great effect on future naval tactics and strategies. naval operations specified command
unified command combat air patrol (CAP)
stril<.ing force electronic countermeasures
raid SAG
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
sweep SUW
convoy USW
1. As set forth in Sea Power 21, what are the three concepts that
will underlay aU naval operations in the twenty-first century? information warfare sonar
CSG psychological warfare
2. A. What is the strilzing force centered around an aircraft
air warfare (AW) towed array
carrier called?
B. What is its purpose?