sensitive operating bases ashore. unique missions and functional capabilities of - each service. A mechanism for allied involvement by nations unable or unwilling to The Navy plays an essential role in the commit land-based forces. complex process of generating joint forces for a major power projection operation. The illus- * A ready capability to enforce U.N. tration on the next page shows a greatly sim- economic sanctions. plified depiction of the process of sequencing joint forces for power projection. initially, * And, as we saw in Operation DESERT naval forces and regionally based Army and STO~, an effective force, ready to Air Force elements are forward deployed. for fight and win. deterrence, stability, and readiness for crisis response. U.S. MARITIME SUPERIORITY Naval forces are invariably among the first on scene in time of crisis or conflict. Often -~ the presence of naval forces alone is enough to SAFE SEAS FOR COMMERCE / ENERGY defuse a crisis. If the crisis erupts, naval forces SEA DENIAL TO ENEMIES can be rapidly augmented by airborne and Marine contingency forces airlifted into the- � FORCE BRIDGE FOR ater. At this point, naval forces play an "en- PROJECTION abling" role, helping cover the introduction of follow-on ground and air forces. The joint force, once fully deployed, is capable of sus- PRi7RFOUISITE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY tained heavy combat. At that point, the Navy -- complements and enhances the capabilities of land-based forces. Each military service is structured to perform sp~~ificmissions in implementing our _________________ overall national military strategy. That strat- egy is based on four principal elements: stra- tegic deterrence, forward presence, crisis re- sponse and force reconstitution. Maritime superiority remains essential to successful implementation of each element of that strat- egy. Bringing all services together for major fo;rce projection operations-generates the great- est combat capability in the shortest period of time. Combining forces for joint operations represents the best, most economical use of our forces, and takes full advantage of the -6-
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