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capability that can resolve the huge logistic
difficulty of shifting from one place to another.
Thus, surface warships are the best military
platforms for humanitarian assistance and

disaster relief despite they are much slower
than military aircraft. Also, surface warships
are frequently seen at a trouble spot of many
coastal states. Lastly, surface warships have
projection ability because they carry strong
Rear Admiral Chaiyos Suntaranaka RTN, Commander of the
RTN Piracy Supression Task Unit, on board H.T.M.S. Similan firepower, maritime aircraft, as well as landing
during the operation in the Gulf of Aden with international craft and troops. Such ability makes a balance
naval forces.
of power to a target state’s land forces as it can
threaten that state by naval bombardment,
air strike, or amphibious assault. Therefore,
surface warships have many basic advantages
which make them highly suitable instruments
for naval diplomacy. Thus, they require
well-trained crews which can be met by
education and training.
Educational and Training Preparation

Rear Admiral Tanin Likitawong is taking duty as the Com- for the RTN Personnel
mander of the CTF 151 from Rear Admiral Anho Chung on The RTN provides the education and
board Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship Fort Victoria which is wit-
nessed by Vice Admiral John W. Miller, Commander of the training for its personnel at all level. For non-
U.S.Fifth Fleet on June, 18th, 2012. commissioned officers and commissioned
at sea is less prone to accidental escalation officers, the education is mainly provided by
because the use of weapons is strictly limited the Naval Education Department (NED) which
by a rule of engagement during peacetime. runs six schools namely; the Recruit Training
Thirdly, surface warships have strategic Centre (RTC), the Naval Rating School (NRS),

mobility as they can access or withdraw to or the Non-Commissioned Officers School
from any coastal state more easily than other (NCOS), the Line Officers School (LOS), the
military platforms because of their freedom Royal Thai Naval Command and Staff College
of navigation together with the right of innocent (RTNCSC), and the Royal Thai Naval War College
passage. In addition, strategic mobility includes lift (RTNWC). For naval cadets, the education

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